Podcast Episodes

Leela Ashford: Spark Sustainability Director on the company blocking all AI-generated child sexual abuse images

Spark's becoming the first New Zealand telco to block all child sexual abuse images made with artificial intelligence.

It already stops access to pho…

8 months ago

Mark Leslie: Pāmu CEO on the launch of new dairy-beef crossbreed cows

Mooove over dairy and beef cows, for a new hybrid breed on the block.

Pāmu and Livestock Improvement Corporation have created a new cattle breed - ca…

8 months ago

Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on the hospitality sector's record high revenue but low profit margins

Revenue in the hospitality sector's reached a new record high, but many operators are seeing profit margins reach a new record low. 

Restaurant Assoc…

8 months ago

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on reports claiming the RBA won't cut interest rates til 2026

New reports indicate the Reserve Bank of Australia won't be cutting interest rates until at least February 2026.

Employment remains high and inflatio…

8 months ago

Mike Williams: Air New Zealand Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer on the airline's new deal with Air Chathams

Air New Zealand's teamed up with Air Chathams on a new partnership for Whakatane.

It'll mean customers can book single-ticket trips that combine dome…

8 months ago

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the upcoming changes set to impact first home buyers

Changes to lending restrictions are on the cards.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is welcoming the Reserve Bank consulting with banks on easing loan t…

8 months ago

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Fletcher Building posting a 'gloomy' quarterly update

Fletcher Building's issued a gloomy trading update, marked with trading slumps, market falls and low sales volumes.

The company's now aiming for a fu…

8 months, 1 week ago

Tony Morris: Inland Revenue spokesperson on the IRD taking money from people's bank accounts

The IRD is set to be cracking down harder on those who don't pay their taxes properly, and they've unveiled new measures for people who ignore corres…

8 months, 1 week ago

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent discusses unemployment rates in China

China’s hotels are taking a hit, as a struggling economy hurts domestic spending.  

China’s economy has been in decline for the past 4 years, and now…

8 months, 1 week ago

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing concerns surrounding AI investments

Artificial intelligence technology continues to attract attention from investors, but there's growing concerns over an 'AI bubble' situation.

Officia…

8 months, 1 week ago