https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/rss NZME Keep up with the latest in business and financial sector news with Newstalk ZB. Mon, 25 May 2026 02:12:13 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/asb-warns-economic-pain-from-middle-east-conflict-will-spread-beyond-fuel-pump/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/asb-warns-economic-pain-from-middle-east-conflict-will-spread-beyond-fuel-pump/ The economic fallout of the Middle East conflict for New Zealand is spreading well beyond the fuel pump, ASB says in a report. Mon, 25 May 2026 00:47:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/business-events-boom-international-delegates-flocking-to-new-zealand/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/business-events-boom-international-delegates-flocking-to-new-zealand/ International business event arrivals are up this year after an eclectic group of visitors came to New Zealand. Sun, 24 May 2026 23:11:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/seek-data-shows-41-monthly-increase-in-ai-related-skills-in-job-ads-for-april/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/seek-data-shows-41-monthly-increase-in-ai-related-skills-in-job-ads-for-april/ Demand for artificial intelligence skills within the workplace continues to grow rapidly, new Seek data shows.  Fri, 22 May 2026 01:40:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/media-insider-rnz-chief-executive-paul-thompson-resigns/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/media-insider-rnz-chief-executive-paul-thompson-resigns/ RNZ CEO’s resignation comes amid political heat and ratings scrutiny, but chair says it was his decision alone.  Thu, 21 May 2026 22:29:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/westpac-announces-second-lot-of-mortgage-rate-hikes-in-may-ahead-of-key-reserve-bank-decision/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/westpac-announces-second-lot-of-mortgage-rate-hikes-in-may-ahead-of-key-reserve-bank-decision/ Westpac is hiking most of its special and standard mortgage rates by as 20 basis points. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:20:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/spacex-s-ipo-moonshot-draws-some-doubters-on-wall-street/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/spacex-s-ipo-moonshot-draws-some-doubters-on-wall-street/ Elon Musk wants to take SpaceX public – and he’s asking investors to believe the rocket and AI company is worth almost US$1.75 trillion ($2.98t). Thu, 21 May 2026 03:54:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/newstalk-zb-and-mike-hosking-breakfast-snare-highest-audiences-in-almost-three-years-in-latest-radio-survey/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/newstalk-zb-and-mike-hosking-breakfast-snare-highest-audiences-in-almost-three-years-in-latest-radio-survey/ Newstalk ZB remains New Zealand's number one commercial radio station.  Thu, 21 May 2026 02:58:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/contact-energy-opens-151m-glenbrook-grid-battery-to-boost-winter-energy-security/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/contact-energy-opens-151m-glenbrook-grid-battery-to-boost-winter-energy-security/ Contact Energy has officially opened its first grid-scale battery at Glenbrook, South Auckland, which it says will power the equivalent of 44,000 homes for up to two hours at peak demand. Thu, 21 May 2026 02:42:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/united-airlines-upgrades-to-bigger-dreamliner-on-san-francisco-christchurch-route/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/united-airlines-upgrades-to-bigger-dreamliner-on-san-francisco-christchurch-route/ United Airlines is bringing a bigger Dreamliner to New Zealand this summer. Wed, 20 May 2026 03:40:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/flying-kiwi-hi-tech-hall-of-fame-board-weighs-sir-rod-drury-s-place/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/flying-kiwi-hi-tech-hall-of-fame-board-weighs-sir-rod-drury-s-place/ On the eve of the 2026 Hi-Tech Awards, Sir Rod Drury maintains his place in the associated Flying Kiwi Hi-Tech Hall of Fame.  Tue, 19 May 2026 23:43:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/retail-spending-falls-by-160-million-in-april-after-march-fuel-spike/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/retail-spending-falls-by-160-million-in-april-after-march-fuel-spike/ Kiwis spent less across all retail categories in April according to Stats NZ, with fuel spending dipping after a spike in March.  Tue, 19 May 2026 01:01:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/fuel-prices-jump-over-30-while-april-food-price-inflation-cools/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/fuel-prices-jump-over-30-while-april-food-price-inflation-cools/ Food prices remained flat on a monthly basis in April according to the latest Selected Price Index from Stats NZ, but pressure at the fuel pump persisted as prices continued to rise.  Fri, 15 May 2026 02:01:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/gas-reserves-fall-faster-than-expected-as-pohokura-m%C4%81ui-wind-down/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/gas-reserves-fall-faster-than-expected-as-pohokura-m%C4%81ui-wind-down/ New Zealand’s gas reserves are continuing to fall more quickly than expected. Thu, 14 May 2026 03:40:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/antonov-an-124-takes-off-from-auckland-after-rare-mega-cargo-plane-visit/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/antonov-an-124-takes-off-from-auckland-after-rare-mega-cargo-plane-visit/ A big and unusual visitor has taken off less than a day after arriving in Auckland.  Tue, 12 May 2026 00:48:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/xero-founder-sir-rod-drury-withdraws-from-electrify-queenstown-keynote-speaker-role-amid-accusations/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/xero-founder-sir-rod-drury-withdraws-from-electrify-queenstown-keynote-speaker-role-amid-accusations/ Sir Rod Drury will no longer be the keynote speaker at a major business conference.  Mon, 11 May 2026 23:35:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/antonov-an-124-world-s-biggest-aircraft-on-way-to-new-zealand-now/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/antonov-an-124-world-s-biggest-aircraft-on-way-to-new-zealand-now/ The world’s biggest aircraft, a giant four-engined Ukrainian cargo plane, arrived in Auckland this afternoon. Mon, 11 May 2026 03:44:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/the-olive-press-collapse-fears-for-local-olive-growers-and-olive-oil-supply/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/the-olive-press-collapse-fears-for-local-olive-growers-and-olive-oil-supply/ The leading producer of premium olive oils in New Zealand has gone into liquidation, raising concerns about the future of the local olive industry. Thu, 07 May 2026 08:35:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/oecd-suggests-linking-nz-super-eligibility-to-life-expectancy-and-hiking-kiwisaver-contributions/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/oecd-suggests-linking-nz-super-eligibility-to-life-expectancy-and-hiking-kiwisaver-contributions/ The OECD is adding its voice to the choir of groups saying the age of eligibility for New Zealand Superannuation needs to rise. Thu, 07 May 2026 02:07:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/unemployment-rate-falls-despite-initial-impact-of-the-oil-shock/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/unemployment-rate-falls-despite-initial-impact-of-the-oil-shock/ Unemployment fell in the first quarter of the year, new Stats NZ figures show. Tue, 05 May 2026 22:50:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/how-generative-artificial-intelligence-could-disrupt-entry-level-creative-roles-massey-university-study/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/how-generative-artificial-intelligence-could-disrupt-entry-level-creative-roles-massey-university-study/ Workers in the creative sector could be “cheated” out of valuable entry-level employment experience as generative artificial intelligence threatens to disrupt traditional gateway roles, according to new research from Massey University. Tue, 05 May 2026 04:12:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/financial-markets-authority-chair-craig-stobo-resigns-after-investigation-finds-he-made-too-much-political-commentary/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/financial-markets-authority-chair-craig-stobo-resigns-after-investigation-finds-he-made-too-much-political-commentary/ Craig Stobo has resigned as Financial Markets Authority chairman, having voiced too many political views for someone in an apolitical public sector role. Mon, 04 May 2026 03:22:58 Z 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