Economy
Midday Report Essentials for Friday19th September 2025
In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Audio
Luxon mounts fierce defence of Willis amid calls to resign
"I don't think there's a single New Zealander that could do a better job than Nicola Willis," the PM says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
Finance Minister points to tariffs as slump deepens
The economy's had a much larger slump than expected, which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Trump's trade tarrifs. Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
GDP drop sparks calls for Willis to step aside
New Zealand's economy is weaker than expected and the slump in GDP took economists, and the Finance Minister by surprise. Auckland University professor Dr Robert MacCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
To greener pastures?
With 200 people leaving the country daily, mostly to Australia, Stuff.co.nz columnists Verity Johnson and Ben Kepes join Emile Donovan to discuss New Zealand's weak economic state, and whether young… Audio
Grads look offshore as public sector jobs dry up
In the past two years, close to a third of graduate roles and internship places have been cut from the public service. Audio
'We're getting left behind': South Waikato mayor on small towns
Gary Petley reckons small towns are on the brink of being mothballed, and the government doesn't "give a toss". Audio
Evening business for 18 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
South Waikato suffering as country edges on recession
The country is on the edge of a recession, according to Labour. New figures reveal a sharp contraction in Gross domestic product, the broad measure of economic growth. The economy shrunk, 0.9% in the… Audio
What does a shrinking economy mean for your home loan?
Stats NZ said that gross domestic product dropped 0.9 percent in the June quarter, a steeper contraction than had been expected.
Chatham Islands Council forced into overdraft
There are fears for the financial viability of the Chatham Islands, with the island's council out of cash. Chatham Islands mayor, Monique Croon, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Business News for 18 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market update. Audio
NZ economy takes bigger hit than forecast
The economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter. Employers and Manufacturers Association's head of advocacy and strategy Alan McDonald spoke to… Audio
Economy contracts sharply as GDP falls
Figures for the three months to June show the books moving backwards.
Urban dwellers doing it tough in two-speed economy
Foodbanks are seeing more people who need help, including those who are working.
House sale 'blip' in August, Cotality says
There was a slight drop in house sales nationwide in August compared to the same time last year.
