Economy
Supercars set to drive millions into Taupō economy
Hotels are fully booked and nearly 66,000 supercar fans are expected in Taupō over the weekend.
Northland ratepayers concerned over small rate rise
Ratepayers up and down the country are reeling as their councils propose double-digit rates rises in the middle of a cost of living crisis. In Northland there's shock and outrage too. Peter de Graaf… Audio
Early Business News for 19 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
How homebuyers are second guessing the Reserve Bank
New data shows borrowers seem to have decided mortgage rates have peaked .
Business performance sentiment hits record low
A positive post-election glow has given way to a gloomy economic outlook.
Record number of mortgages fixed for one-year:CoreLogic
CoreLogic says a record number of mortgages are being fixed for one-year, signalling a belief among homeowners that interest rates have peaked, and will start to fall next year. CoreLogic NZ's chief… Audio
Early Business News for 18 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Future of NZ Ag Show in doubt
The future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show is in doubt after the Canterbury A&P Association pulled the pin on this year's event. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Why the latest inflation figures aren't all good news
The easing of the annual inflation to its lowest level in three years might be met with applause, but economists are cautious to celebrate. Video
Inflation drops to 4 percent
The annual inflation rate has fallen to its lowest in nearly three years. Audio
Hundreds of jobs to go at Oranga Tamariki
Oranga Tamariki - The Children's Ministry has today confirmed plans to disestablish 447 jobs - reducing its workforce by nine percent. Reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Call for four-lane highway between Auckland and Kaikohe
The government is being urged to upgrade the "dilapidated" SH1 as soon as possible.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio