https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/rss NZME Keep up with the latest in business and financial sector news with Newstalk ZB. Mon, 04 May 2026 02:35:54 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/a2-milk-recalls-us-infant-formula-batches-after-toxin-cereulide-found/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/a2-milk-recalls-us-infant-formula-batches-after-toxin-cereulide-found/ Dual-listed a2 Milk has started a voluntary recall of three batches of a2 Platinum USA label infant milk formula (which was sold only in the United States) made by Synlait Milk, because of the presence of the toxin cereulide. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:39:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/small-businesses-drawing-on-cash-reserves-as-they-absorb-fuel-shock-kiwisaver-contributions/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/small-businesses-drawing-on-cash-reserves-as-they-absorb-fuel-shock-kiwisaver-contributions/ Many businesses are running low on cash reserves as they grapple with surging fuel prices and KiwiSaver contributions. Sun, 03 May 2026 17:00:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/one-nz-2degrees-mobile-and-internet-outages-reported-in-north-and-south-islands/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/one-nz-2degrees-mobile-and-internet-outages-reported-in-north-and-south-islands/ Cellphone and internet services are disrupted across a large chunk of the country.  Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:52:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/media-insider-tvnz-political-editor-maiki-sherman-handed-a-five-day-ban-by-parliament-speaker-gerry-brownlee-source/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/media-insider-tvnz-political-editor-maiki-sherman-handed-a-five-day-ban-by-parliament-speaker-gerry-brownlee-source/ TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman is set to be suspended for five days from covering Parliament, the Herald understands. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:23:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/business-confidence-falls-again-but-shock-of-war-may-be-easing-anz/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/business-confidence-falls-again-but-shock-of-war-may-be-easing-anz/ Business confidence slumped again in May, according to the latest ANZ survey. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:49:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/reserve-bank-to-start-disclosing-individual-monetary-policy-committee-members-views-on-ocr-decisions-in-transparency-push/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/reserve-bank-to-start-disclosing-individual-monetary-policy-committee-members-views-on-ocr-decisions-in-transparency-push/ Members of the public are due to get greater insight into the thinking of those on the powerful Reserve Bank committee that sets interest rates.  Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:31:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/auckland-hospitality-business-verona-cafe-bar-in-liquidation-after-34-years/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/auckland-hospitality-business-verona-cafe-bar-in-liquidation-after-34-years/ Iconic Karangahape Road cafe and bar Verona is in liquidation after 34 years in business. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:15:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/retail-banking-data-show-more-kiwis-ahead-on-their-mortgage-repayments/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/retail-banking-data-show-more-kiwis-ahead-on-their-mortgage-repayments/ More Kiwis are ahead on their mortgage repayments, despite challenging economic conditions, according to new retail banking data. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:19:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/spark-says-it-will-be-first-to-offer-starlink-for-mobile-roaming-overseas/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/spark-says-it-will-be-first-to-offer-starlink-for-mobile-roaming-overseas/ Buying a local sim card, or eSim, will soon no longer be the only way to use your phone overseas. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:21:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/christchurch-massage-business-mother-s-thai-and-owner-janya-duangjai-fined-210k-for-exploiting-workers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/christchurch-massage-business-mother-s-thai-and-owner-janya-duangjai-fined-210k-for-exploiting-workers/ A Christchurch massage business and its owner have been ordered to pay $210,000 in penalties for the exploitation of vulnerable migrant workers. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:05:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/inflation-surprise-lifts-odds-of-may-ocr-hike-as-markets-price-in-risk/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/inflation-surprise-lifts-odds-of-may-ocr-hike-as-markets-price-in-risk/ Higher than expected inflation figures released today have lifted the odds of an Official Cash Rate hike in May, according to market pricing. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:16:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/air-new-zealand-chief-executive-nikhil-ravishankar-confident-in-jet-fuel-supply/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/air-new-zealand-chief-executive-nikhil-ravishankar-confident-in-jet-fuel-supply/ Air New Zealand’s boss is confident it has enough jet fuel to operate its current network schedule, despite facing expected losses and fallout from two rounds of cuts. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:09:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/consumers-price-index-inflation-rate-remains-stuck-at-31/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/consumers-price-index-inflation-rate-remains-stuck-at-31/ New Zealand’s Consumers Price Index increased 3.1% in the 12 months to the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:52:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/inland-revenue-urges-crypto-asset-investors-to-become-tax-compliant/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/inland-revenue-urges-crypto-asset-investors-to-become-tax-compliant/ Inland Revenue has begun sending letters to Kiwis who have traded on any crypto-asset exchanges as it warns investors to become tax compliant or get an expensive surprise. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:42:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/channels-no-comment-on-exxonmobil-nz-speculation/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/channels-no-comment-on-exxonmobil-nz-speculation/ NZX-listed Channel Infrastructure has declined to comment on speculation in Australian media that it is close to buying ExxonMobil’s New Zealand terminals business. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:54:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/the-warehouse-recalls-uniti-sand-art-sets-after-asbestos-found-in-test/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/the-warehouse-recalls-uniti-sand-art-sets-after-asbestos-found-in-test/ Just months after Kmart was forced to recall children’s play sand contaminated with asbestos, The Warehouse and Warehouse Stationery have issued a voluntary public recall for its products after a test sample returned a positive reading. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:41:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/allbirds-stock-soars-700-as-shoe-brand-pivots-to-ai-rebrands-as-newbird-ai/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/allbirds-stock-soars-700-as-shoe-brand-pivots-to-ai-rebrands-as-newbird-ai/ It’s perhaps the most head-turning rebrand since the Eric Watson-backed Long Island Ice Tea became Long Island Blockchain, says Herald NOW Business host Garth Bray.  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:20:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/kiwibank-economists-hit-back-over-rival-bank-s-potentially-reckless-ocr-hike-forecast/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/kiwibank-economists-hit-back-over-rival-bank-s-potentially-reckless-ocr-hike-forecast/ Kiwibank economists have pushed back over rival bank economists making the case for three Official Cash Rate hikes this year. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:18:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/former-cbl-director-peter-harris-and-financial-markets-authority-reach-settlement-on-ipo-proceedings/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/former-cbl-director-peter-harris-and-financial-markets-authority-reach-settlement-on-ipo-proceedings/ The Financial Markets Authority and former CBL director Peter Harris have agreed to settle initial public offering proceedings. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:28:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/a2-milk-cuts-earnings-forecast-as-supply-chain-hit-by-middle-east-conflict/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/a2-milk-cuts-earnings-forecast-as-supply-chain-hit-by-middle-east-conflict/ Shares in a2 Milk slumped in morning trade after the infant formula company downgraded its earnings forecasts because of supply chain issues partly relating to the conflict in the Middle East. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:02:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/anz-now-tips-three-rbnz-ocr-hikes-starting-in-july/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/anz-now-tips-three-rbnz-ocr-hikes-starting-in-july/ ANZ economists have changed their interest rate outlook and now expect three consecutive Official Cash Rate hikes - in July, September and October. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:38:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/fonterra-names-richard-allen-as-new-ceo-replacing-miles-hurrell/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/fonterra-names-richard-allen-as-new-ceo-replacing-miles-hurrell/ Fonterra has appointed its current president of global ingredients, Richard Allen, as its next chief executive to replace the outgoing Miles Hurrell. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:13:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/wellington-house-sales-delayed-by-backlog-of-council-issued-lim-property-reports/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/wellington-house-sales-delayed-by-backlog-of-council-issued-lim-property-reports/ By Anya Fielding of RNZ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:22:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/crude-prices-plunge-stocks-surge-as-us-and-iran-agree-ceasefire/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/crude-prices-plunge-stocks-surge-as-us-and-iran-agree-ceasefire/ Oil prices plunged Wednesday while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will involve Tehran temporarily reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:58:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/fuel-crisis-air-nz-long-haul-flight-cuts-could-be-next-aviation-boss/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/fuel-crisis-air-nz-long-haul-flight-cuts-could-be-next-aviation-boss/ Long-haul flights could be at risk if the fuel crisis continues, an aviation leader says, after Air New Zealand announced cuts to services in and out of some regional centres. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:39:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/ocr-decision-day-all-eyes-on-reserve-bank-as-it-weighs-oil-shock-risks/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/ocr-decision-day-all-eyes-on-reserve-bank-as-it-weighs-oil-shock-risks/ The Reserve Bank has today left the Official Cash Rate on hold at 2.25%. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:56:37 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/kiwi-health-company-says-shipment-ransacked-by-drug-hunting-us-agents-family-facing-bankruptcy/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/kiwi-health-company-says-shipment-ransacked-by-drug-hunting-us-agents-family-facing-bankruptcy/ A health company founder says the family business has lost a fortune after a shipment from Peru was “ransacked” at a United States port. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:26:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/anz-commodity-price-index-hits-record-as-middle-east-war-bites/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/anz-commodity-price-index-hits-record-as-middle-east-war-bites/ ANZ’s NZ dollar Commodity Price Index hit a record high in March, driven mostly by the impact of the US and Israel’s war against Iran. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:29:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/inland-revenue-warns-of-rise-in-malicious-activity-as-hackers-access-300-myir-accounts/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/inland-revenue-warns-of-rise-in-malicious-activity-as-hackers-access-300-myir-accounts/ Cyber criminals gained access to 300 myIR accounts over two weeks but no financial losses were reported, Inland Revenue says. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:17:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/cost-of-living-to-rise-50-more-than-expected-this-year-economists/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/cost-of-living-to-rise-50-more-than-expected-this-year-economists/ By RNZ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:47:35 Z