Category: business
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on KiwiRail contract costs, AI chatbot death
RNZ is reporting that the final settlement costs for breaking the contract between KiwiRail and South Korean shipbuilders is $144 million, bringing the total project costs for the scrapped iReX ferry project to $671m. In other news, a retiree died…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportEconomyTradeLegalMilitary KiwiRailSouth Korean shipbuildersiReX ferry projectAI ChatbotMasterton District CouncilEnvironmental Protection AuthorityAgricultureRNZ News
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New Zealand Trips to Asia Reach Record High
Stats NZ reported that New Zealand residents made a record 730,200 trips to Asia in the June 2025 year. This represents a 20 percent increase compared to the previous year. According to international travel statistics spokesperson Bryan Downes, the surge…
WorldAsiaBusinessTransportation Stats NZBryan DownesIndonesiaChinaJapanIndiaTourismStatistics NZ
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New Zealand Food Prices Increase 5.0 Percent Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have risen 5.0 percent in the year to July 2025, according to Stats NZ. This follows a 4.6 percent increase in the year to June 2025. All five food groups saw price increases compared to…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Health Minister slams nurses' union
RNZ is reporting that Health Minister Simeon Brown has criticized the nurses' union, accusing health workers of playing politics with patients' lives. This followed the NZNO union's cancellation of a two-hour strike for perioperative, theaters and radiology services in Christchurch…
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldBusinessMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsInternational RelationsLegal RNZSimeon BrownNZNO unionChristopher LuxonClaire AchmadGloriavale Christian SchoolRadio New Zealand
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Carbon Forestry Rules Still Too Lax, Says Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has expressed disappointment with a report to Parliament regarding the regulation of carbon forestry, stating that it does not sufficiently prevent the expansion of pine forests on productive farmland in New Zealand. Forestry spokesperson Richard Dawkins said farmers…
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessAgriculture Federated Farmerscarbon forestryRichard DawkinsEnvironment Select CommitteeEmissions Trading SchemeLand Use Capability
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PNP Farms Recalls Pure Angus Beef Sausage Due to Glass Contamination
PNP Farms NZ Ltd is recalling a batch of PNP Farms' Butchery brand Pure Angus Beef Sausage due to potential glass contamination. The sausage, sold from serve-over counters in plastic packaging, has a "Best before 17.08.25" date marking. The affected…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Forbes Allegations, Luxon on Gaza
Radio New Zealand is reporting that police escalated allegations about Michael Forbes, the Prime Minister's former deputy chief press secretary, to the police executive. It said Forbes was told to inform his employer himself after allegations emerged that he recorded…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthSportMiddle EastAsiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationSocial IssuesMedical Science Michael ForbesChristopher LuxonGazaChloe SwarbrickCovid-19 InquiryMāori languageRNZ News
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NZ Retail Spending Edges Up in July 2025
Spending in New Zealand's retail industries saw a slight increase of 0.2 percent ($13 million) in July 2025, according to the latest electronic card transactions (ECT) data. The core retail industries experienced relatively flat growth, up $1.5 million. The ECT…
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NZ On Air & Amazon Music Seminar for Aotearoa Artists
NZ On Air and Amazon Music are hosting a seminar at Big Fan in Auckland on Wednesday, August 27, from 5pm to 6pm. Chantelle Georgiou, Head of Label Relations and Marketing AU/NZ at Amazon Music, will lead the seminar, introducing…
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Norlax Double Smoked Salmon Recalled Due to Incorrect Use By Dates
MaxFoods Pty Ltd is recalling specific batches of Norlax brand Double Smoked Salmon (300g) due to incorrect Use By dates on the packaging. The affected products have Use By dates of 23JAN26, 24JAN26 and 01MAY26. The smoked salmon is imported…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports NZ Woman Detained by US Immigration
RNZ is reporting that a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son have been detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Washington state. Newsweek reported Sarah Shaw and her son Isaac were detained on the Canadian border three weeks ago after…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportUnited StatesAustraliaSocial IssuesMedical ScienceEconomyFilm and TVLegal RNZSarah ShawIsaacWashington stateDavid SeymourPalestinian stateRugby World CupRNZ News
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Ready-Mixed Concrete Volume Drops 10% in June 2025 Quarter
Statistics New Zealand reported that in the June 2025 quarter, the actual volume of ready-mixed concrete produced reached 891,909 cubic metres, a 10 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. The total for the year ending June 2025…
BusinessEconomyTradeReal Estate Ready-Mixed ConcreteStatistics New ZealandConstruction ActivityEconomic IndicatorsJune 2025WellingtonGovernment StatisticianStatistics NZ
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New Seasonal Work Visas to Boost Agriculture
Federated Farmers reports that new seasonal work visas will provide farmers and growers with improved access to skilled staff for specialized roles. Karl Dean, Federated Farmers immigration and employment spokesperson, stated, "Once again this Government has listened carefully to what…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureEmployment and LaborTradeState Governments Federated Farmersseasonal work visasKarl DeanErica StanfordGlobal Workforce Seasonal VisaPeak Seasonal Visa
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Cold Snap, Ponzi Scheme, Sea Lion Deaths
RNZ is reporting that much of New Zealand remains gripped by icy cold weather as winter nears its end. It said a cold snap is expected to continue this week. RNZ also reported that a couple in Christchurch allegedly ran…
WeatherBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldSportLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEconomyLegalAsiaAustralasiaMiddle EastEuropeFinancial MarketsTradeEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsPacificEducation
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Panda Mart Recalls Turquoise Duck Baby Walker Due to Safety Hazard
Panda Mart is recalling its Turquoise Duck Baby Walker, sold between September 1st and November 8th, 2024, due to missing safety warnings, posing a potential hazard to children. The product identifier is 15830012. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several establishments in Wellington, New Zealand, have applied for alcohol licenses, opening the door for public objections. These applications span a range of venues, from restaurants to bars and retail stores. Among the recent applicants are Zzan, located at 14…
BusinessLegal alcohol licensesWellingtonZzanPark KitchenIsland Bay BarMama BrownWellington City Council
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ACT Party Aims to Overhaul Regulations and Boost Local Governance in New Zealand
ACT is spearheading significant changes across New Zealand, addressing issues from building regulations to education and local governance. The party is focused on removing bureaucratic obstacles and improving essential services. ACT is advocating for common-sense solutions to enhance efficiency and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTradeLegal ACT PartyNCEABuilding RegulationsLocal GovernmentCharter SchoolsDavid SeymourACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: ABC News on Israeli Hostage, Gaza Crisis, and Apollo 13 Commander
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is reporting that the father of an Israeli hostage is calling for Palestinian recognition, fearing his son will become collateral damage if the war in Gaza continues. The ABC also said that defense and trade…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyAustraliaMedical ScienceEnergyFederal GovernmentTradeMiddle EastAsiaEnvironmentAstronomy and Space Israeli HostageGazaApollo 13Jim LovellBenjamin NetanyahuABC News Australia
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ offers advice on supermarket pricing errors
Consumer NZ is reporting that customers who are charged the wrong price at the supermarket should check their receipts and alert staff. It said that supermarkets in New Zealand have displayed incorrect pricing in the past. Consumer NZ also recommends…
BusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyComputers and InternetFinancial MarketsLegal
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Media Monitor: Road closures, pet support, and regenerative farming
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories this morning. The Desert Road, also known as State Highway 1 in the North Island, is closed due to snow. Warnings have also been issued for the South Island. Separately, The Big…
Politics and GovernmentWeatherBusinessEntertainmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentMusicTransportationGeneral Weather Desert RoadState Highway 1Big Hearts ProjectPetstock FoundationNZ Food NetworkGreen Partyregenerative farmingRNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Electorate Boundaries, Book Controversy, Officer Death
Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand is reporting that new electorate boundaries will result in the North Island losing a seat ahead of next year's general election. It said the Representation Commission confirmed the changes, mainly affecting Auckland, Bay of Plenty,…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthFilm and TVMiddle EastSocial Issues Radio New Zealandelectorate boundariesNorth IslandLyn FlemingHayden Donald Jason TaskerEducation MinistryMāoriRNZ News
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Cake Old (Nut Flavour) Recalled in New Zealand Due to Undeclared Allergens
Youhao Trading Limited is recalling a batch of Cake Old (Traditional Cake (Nut Flavour)) due to undeclared gluten and peanut allergens. The affected product is the 380g Cake Old (Traditional Cake (Nut Flavour)), with a production date of 2025/05/16, sold…
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Media Monitor: WSJ on Trump's Tariffs, Alzheimer's Drug Coverage
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a 50% tariff is a sanction for buying Russian oil. It questions why China is spared. In other coverage, the Journal's editorial board writes that new evidence of effectiveness is cause to drop…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldMediaHealthAsiaEuropeMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeTaxesSocial IssuesMedical ScienceMedia Bias TariffsRussiaChinaMedicareAlzheimer'sWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Unemployment Rise Leads to Longer Commutes
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen to 5.2 percent, a near-five year high, as businesses reduce staff or halt hiring. RNZ said that 156,000 people are out of work. According to RNZ, a Hawke's…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesSportAustraliaEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationLaw Enforcement Radio New ZealandunemploymentHawke's BayShannon KendallPalmerston Northconstruction industryjob marketRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Hobson's Pledge to Remove Image From Anti-Māori Ward Campaign
RNZ is reporting that Hobson's Pledge will remove an image of a Rotorua woman used in its anti-Māori wards campaign. The woman, Ellen Tamati, told Aukaha news she was devastated to see her face on billboards without her knowledge. In…
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessWorldSocial IssuesAustralasiaEconomyLaw Enforcement
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New Zealand Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.2% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reached 5.2 percent in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. This is up from 5.1 percent in the March 2025 quarter and 4.7 percent in the June 2024 quarter. The number of…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and Labor unemployment rateStats NZlabour marketJason AttewellWellingtonEmployment/UnemploymentStatistics NZ
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FMA Warns Kiwibank for Overcharging Customers
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a warning to Kiwibank for overcharging customers due to a failure to apply fee waivers to certain joint account holders. The issue, which persisted from approximately March 2005 to November 2024, involved transaction…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsBankingLegal FMAKiwibankFinancial Markets Authorityoverchargingfee waiversjoint accountsFinancial Markets Conduct ActNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Baby's Death Due to Medication Overdose, Jobseeker Benefit Issues
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a two-month-old baby died after being given more than 13 times the prescribed dose of medication. A member of the Pharmaceutical Society said the death is a symptom of a systemic issue. RNZ also…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEducationLegal Radio New ZealandPharmaceutical SocietyJobseeker benefitDengue feverInvercargill mayoralHealthcareMedicationRNZ News
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Media Monitor: ABC News on Gaza Debate, Foreign Interference Charge, and More
ABC News is reporting several stories, including that an Israeli minister has criticized a Sydney march, further fueling political debate over Australia's response to the situation in Gaza. ABC also said that a Chinese national has been charged under foreign…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessLaw EnforcementAustraliaMiddle EastSocial IssuesLegal GazaForeign InterferenceErin PattersonKrissy BarrettWest BankMillionairesABC News Australia
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Media Monitor: ABC News on Gaza Debate, Foreign Interference Charge
ABC News is reporting several stories, including that an Israeli minister has criticized a Sydney march, which has fueled political debate over Australia's response to the situation in Gaza. ABC also reports that a Chinese national has been charged under…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessLaw EnforcementAustraliaMiddle EastSocial IssuesLegal SydneyGazaForeign InterferenceErin PattersonKrissy BarrettPoliticsABC News