Shows / Herald NOW Business
Herald NOW Business
With more than more than 25 years' experience reporting on consumer affairs, business and politics, Garth Bray brings you today's business news, direct from the Herald NOW studio.
Episodes
- Herald NOW Business
Amazon in talks to buy satellite telecom group Globalsta
NZ may be one of the early countries to get Amazon's Leo satellite access. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
10,000 bins of retail product, stacked on top of each other, a storey tall
Ikea's new packing automation technology which the retailer hopes will improve order fulfilment by roughly 20 times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
Markets are already moving as if ceasefire can hold
As we catch our breath and rush to get back on track, now is also the time to remember where our track was leading. Let's not waste a crisis. See…
- Herald NOW Business
How has the ceasefire been received by markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Bar
Already seeing an unwinding of the 'hot' trades - oil, energy, defence - and a rebound in airlines and travel related stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Herald NOW Business
Why business leaders should think differently about the fuel crisis
Some large employers are developing their own car pooling systems, mapping where employees live, to see if sharing rides would reduce parking pressure. See…
- Herald NOW Business
What will US escalation in Iran do to oil prices
Options on the table as the Trump/Iran midday (NZT) deadline looms - Matthew Goodson from Salt Funds Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
Infrastructure companies focused on predictability - The Milford Report.
NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down? See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Herald NOW Business
Stu Davidson on overnight Dairy Trade auction
NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down? See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Herald NOW Business
Over Easter weekend, 21 vessels moved through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has made a toll on the Strait a precondition for peace, and some are clearly already paying up. 2 Degrees wrap with Garth Bray See omnystudio.com/listener…
- Herald NOW Business
OceanaGold rings the opening bell at New York Stock Exchange
New Zealand-founded gold mining company OceanaGold has listed on the New York Exchange. Chief Executive Gerard Bond speaks to us from Wall Street. See…
- Herald NOW Business
The AI tsunami and how NZ needs to ride it. Chris Liddell - Anthropic PM Herald NOW Business
Artificial intelligence revolution is not a knowledge wave. It is a tsunami, coming with both exceptional opportunities and challenges." - Chris Liddell…
- Herald NOW Business
'The months ahead may not be easy' - PM
"We’re yet to see the full impact of this conflict on the supply lines, and flow through to margins, prices and earnings." Garth Bray - 2 Degrees Wrap…
- Herald NOW Business
Silver Ferns Farms turn around the red meat market - CEO Dan Boulton
After 2 years in the red, New Zealands largest meat processor - Silver Fern Farms - returns to profit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
March numbers in major markets with Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr
It's ugly, but New Zealand performed better than most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
Transport shakeup - Peter Griffin, Tech with 2 Degrees
From next year, every owner of a petrol-powered vehicle will have to start paying road user charges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
$10 million difference between top paid CEO and the next guy
The Herald CEO Pay Survey reveals the top paid CEO's in NZ. 8 out of 10 are dudes. Where are all the women? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
Update on a shopping bonanza of local retail giants
Turners, Briscoes, Hallensteins, Glassons, The Warehouse - how are they shaping up? Matt Goodson - Salt Funds Management unpacks. See omnystudio.com/listener…
- Herald NOW Business
International tax accountability watchdog looks into Heinz-Watties
Beyond energy costs, there was a sharp rise in internal management fees after the Kraft-Heinz merger - Centre for Int. Corporate Tax Accountability. See…
- Herald NOW Business
AI supply chains are fragile - technology finance commentator Jonty Kelt
Tesla pushing Terafab to localize chip production in the US to reduce reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Herald NOW Business
ANZ survey tells story of oil shocks contaminating wider economy
60% of firms expecting to raise prices 2% - 3% in the next three months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
The Milford report: Too much tinkering with Kiwisaver
General Manager KiwiSaver and Investment Funds Murray Harris discusses Kiwisaver contributions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
Kathmandu's suspension of trading is unusual in our market
It's a tough environment to raise capital in, as KMD is quite publicly finding out - Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners joins the show. See…
- Herald NOW Business
The billion-dollar business that's never seen on the rich list
During the past three years, industrial property developer and builder - Calder Stewart - has delivered projects worth more than $1.5b in NZ. Herald property…
- Herald NOW Business
Fears of a helium crunch
Helium is a crucial factor in semiconductor manufacturing and part of the AI boom. Liquid helium is also an essential supercoolant in MRI machines. See…
- Herald NOW Business
Major Wall Street figures have begun sounding alarms about private credit
Private credit has ballooned to $3.5 trillion since the 2008 financial crisis, but it operates with minimal regulation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
Tech investor Maya Pan takes a swing at Australian owned banks
Kiwi households pay meaningfully more on mortgages than Australians because four banks control 90% of the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
Vignesh Kumar from GD1 - one of New Zealand’s most active early-stage tech investors.
New Zealand’s edge is simple: strong engineering talent, real-world test environments, and founders forced to build for global markets from day one. See…
- Herald NOW Business
Petrol FOMO and blue-collar jobs - 2 Degrees wrap
Middle class families are wondering if sending their kids to uni is still a wise option, weighing the debt against the benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener…
- Herald NOW Business
What's going down in Cameroon? Global Trade Organisation meetings not seeing consensus
Herald business commentator, Fran O'Sullivan - "Global trade grew by 6% last year but they're predicting it will slow to 1.9% this year." See…
- Herald NOW Business
Westpac CEO on how kiwi businesses are weathering the storm
The bank sees a hole in economic growth in the middle of 2026 but remains hopeful of a recovery in the second half of the year says CEO Catherine McGrath. See…
- Herald NOW Business
What can investors reasonably expect based on past patterns
This week’s volatility echoes past conflicts like the Gulf War, when oil doubled. Ricky Ward from JBWere joins the show to disucss. See…
- Herald NOW Business
Nitrogen crisis is a food and time crisis
"The Gulf region accounts for about 30% of global fertiliser exports, so as well as a significant increase in energy prices there's a hit to global food prices…
- Herald NOW Business
Xero announces deal with Anthropic
Bridget Snelling Xero New Zealand country manager says "we're really excited to tell you that over night we signed a deal with Anthropic which is huge" See…
- Herald NOW Business
$200 million investment for Port of Auckland
From next year, a purpose-built international cruise precinct will let passengers from the world’s largest ships walk directly into the CBD. See…
- Herald NOW Business
NZ should continue to 'aspire to a rock star economy' - NZ should continue to "aspire to a rock star economy" - HSBC chief economist
"NZ is in slightly better shape to deal with the current shock that's arriving than Australia is at the moment" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
Is big tech too big to be held to account?
Landmark verdict says Meta harmed children. Penalty NZ$640 million. Investors shrug it off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
Construction supply crisis - OneRoof property report
House price growth is stalling, and rising construction costs are putting pressure on new builds. Tony Alexander, One Roof columnist See…
- Herald NOW Business
Tech with 2degrees - Sora shuts down overnight
"For businesses in NZ theres a caution there with which suppliers you're going to stick with." Danu Abeysuriya See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
Market reaction to the US 15-point plan
"Both sides showing they're prepared to continue for an extended period" casting shade on markets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
What do markets believe is real
We have apparently moved from “obliterate” to “productive conversations” in just over a day. Matthew Goodson from Salt Funds Management…
- Herald NOW Business
Halter becoming one of NZ's most valuable companies
Global expansion into South America, Ireland and UK and adding 200 new roles. "The business is in a really healthy spot" - Halter CEO Craig Piggott See…
- Herald NOW Business
Waikato has pulled ahead of Canterbury on exports
It's not just a dairy story. Advanced manufacturing and processing have helped businesses like RML Machinery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
Textbook response from our new Reserve Bank Governor to the crisis in the Middle East
A Treasury scenario that pushes our inflation rate to 3.7% with BNZ’s economists picking it will peak at 3.8% See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
RBNZ played a straight bat - no hike, no cut - yet
"The markets are saying two rate hikes before the election and that's going to be tough for people" - Independent commentator Bernard Hickey See…
- Herald NOW Business
The Milford Report looks at Openclaw
The new AI assistant that offers gateways into everything. Why is Openclaw stirring up the tech world? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
More than half of NZ businesses now see India as a top-three growth market
The NZ India Business Momentum report says India is fast becoming a top priority for kiwi businesses. From Mumbai - ANZ's Dhiraj Nim See…
- Herald NOW Business
Synlait reports a half year net loss after tax of NZ$80m
Synlait Chief Executive Richard Wyeth on the road to recovery for the milk processing business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
Oil prices plunge after Trump post
Mo Singh from Craigs Investment Partners bring us the latest on global markets and the impact to oil prices and supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
Cabinet has some big decisions ahead
Will the NZ navy join a Trump prosposed coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz? Global trade takes a hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
Lightspeed’s global revenue at USD $1bn
Canadian global Lightspeed bought NZ retail software business Vend in 2021. We check in with Lightspeed MD International on how the Kiwi side of the enterprise…
- Herald NOW Business
On again, off again. The markets respond to mixed messages from the US
Trump considering winding down US military action against Iran while also threatening power infrastructure. Investment markets try to stand strong. See…
- Herald NOW Business
Two big players in the alcohol industry tackle downturn in opposite ways
Booze is in trouble but Diageo and Moët Hennessy are taking different approaches. Diageo cuts prices while Moët Hennessy raises them See…
- Herald NOW Business
Retail pulse check
Kathmandu owner KMD, Hallenstein Glassons and The Warehouse Group all report half-year results that will probably look like the better halves of their years…
- Herald NOW Business
A banker's delight - Central Banks aligned global reporting this week
It’s been a huge week of banks reporting with the European Central Bank and Bank of England coming in overnight, on top of the US federal reserve…
- Herald NOW Business
Marsden Point could store 350 million litres of extra fuel
Madison Malone takes you inside the ex-refinery to see the fuel storage expansion up close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
Will the new high-income threshold mean employers can fire at will?
Employees earning over $200,000 will no longer have protection from dismissal - legal expert Anne Wilson joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Herald NOW Business
Used car sales bouyant for 2026
Turners forecast $63 million profit due to positive summer trading. Todd from Turners says Tina campaign has been strong. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Herald NOW Business
HNB Gas field strike impacts oil markets
Zoe Wallis from Forsyth Barr on adjusting to war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Herald NOW Business
Wave of central bank rate decisions rolls through the global economy
The real economic hit from this crisis is only just arriving, but a rate hike won't change the price of fuel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
US Fed Reserve funds rate
Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold "Fed Reserves typical playbook is to look through these shocks because there's nothing you can do about oil prices" See…