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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.
Newstalk ZB hosts Best of Business, a business show with 1,000 episodes published.
The big US companies used to buy back more shares than they issued, but that's changed in recent months. The latest bank estimates claim 2026 could be the first year in almost three decades that that reverses. Milford As
The boss of Fletcher Building says the company's in a much better position now than it was this time last year. It's reported a full year net profit of $228 million, up from a net loss of $419 million last year. The comp
Air New Zealand is rolling out automatic re-booking technology to international flight cancellations after rolling it out for domestic flights mid-last year. The airline says previously, re-booking customers after a long
A global boom for beef is driving up cattle numbers - but how likely can it keep up the momentum? Data shows the 2025-2026 season was generally favourable for beef farmers, but concerns have been raised about the impact
The chair of Kiwibank's holding company is floating the idea of a Kiwibank-TSB merger. It comes as a group of Taranaki locals is seeking an interim injunction to stop a proposed merger of TSB and Heartland banks. The int
Mercury Energy has recorded a huge surge in profit, thanks to favourable hydro conditions and renewable power generation. The energy gentailer has announced annual net profit for $321-million, up from just $1 million las
The US share market took a significant drop last Friday, and experts are unpacking the possible factors behind this. Softer US retail sales, weaker consumer sentiment data and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the oil pric
Lyttelton Port says growing trade and ageing infrastructure have made its $821-million-dollar expansion necessary. The project includes a new wharf and container terminal, lifting capacity to around 850 thousand containe
The looming 'SaaSpocalypse' is doing the rounds and prompting concern among investors, but what does it actually mean? After a significant downturn for software companies, investment has shot back up,
New Zealand dairy companies are cashing in on a surge in global demand for bioactive proteins found in cow's milk, namely whey, off the back of the surge in weight-loss drugs. Demand for whey powder in the US is soaring
New Zealand's cruise industry is in decline, with nationwide visits down 40 percent - and no hope of improvement forecast for the 2026/27 season. Auckland’s Shed 10 played host to the annual New Zealand Cruise Convention
Kiwi children’s clothing brand Jamie Kay has seen some noticeable growth, and it's going global. Jamie Kay opened a flagship store in Christchurch last year and now has four stores in Japan, across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osak
Earnings season is well under way in New Zealand, with investors outlining their expectations and predictions. A2 Milk is due to report their results soon, amid a 'rollercoaster' period for the company. Milford Asset Man
ASB's settlement over alleged historic breaches of credit disclosure rules has affected its bottom line. The bank reached a $135.6-million-dollar settlement in October last year. In annual results released today, ASB's r
The uncertain economic environment could be the reason for climbing unemployment and declining job ads. The latest Seek data shows job ads fell 0.8 percent last month, the third consecutive month of decline. It suggests
More people are starting businesses, despite tough economic conditions. Data shows there's been more than 62 thousand companies incorporated in the year to July, the highest number since 2021. That's despite
Labour says small businesses are our economy's engine room, as the party launches a new election policy in Rotorua. It's campaigning on a $2 million annual fund to help smaller businesses adopt AI tools. It would also go
Contact Energy has reported a record net profit of $423 million, driven by the acquisition of Manawa Energy and higher renewable generation. The result was good for investors, but some have raised concerns over other iss
New online jewellery startup Heirest aims to reset the market by offering consumers a unique experience. Customers can customise every detail, from metal and gemstone to cut, carat and engraving - with every choice visua
Nicola Willis says the National's new proposed increase to the fuel tax, the new bed tax and the possible bank levy aren't new information. A Taxpayers' Union Curia Issue poll shows 76 percent of National supporters want
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Simon Bridges
Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive · Auckland Business Chamber
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Peter Dunne
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1 appearance on this show
Barry Soper
Senior Political Correspondent at Newstalk ZB · Newstalk ZB
2 appearances on this show
Todd Hunter
founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, founder of The Telos Collective and the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace, past president of Alpha USA, former national director for the Association of Vineyard Churches, retired founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church · Turners Automotive
1 appearance on this show
Elon Musk
President Elon Musk · Department of Government Efficiency
1 appearance on this show
Grant Baker
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1 appearance on this show
Greg Smith
Coastal Representative on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors · The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow
1 appearance on this show
Nick Leggett
Infrastructure NZ chief executive · Infrastructure NZ
2 appearances on this show
Saul Eslake
Economic consultant and former chief economist for ANZ and Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Australia · University of Tasmania
1 appearance on this show
Carolyn Young
Chief Executive · Retail NZ
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