Wednesday 21 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

1. Hate speech laws pass
2. Coal-fired power station extended
3. Superannuation delivers strong results
4. Fashion legend Valentino dies
5. Nike backs pickleball 

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