Economy
Early Business News for 15 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour
Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of international engagements.
Burials and housing: The fees set to rise in Masterton
Dying is proving to be a pricey task, with the Work and Income Funeral grant failing to cover burial costs in Masterton.
Evening business for 12 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Food price hikes stall, thanks to lowered cost of fruit and veges
Tumbling fresh food prices are helping to keep the brakes on consumer inflation.
Early Business News for 12 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for April 11 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Up to 200 fewer visits from cruise ships expected next season
Cruise ships brought about 350,000 to New Zealand this season but Red Sea shipping disruptions is expected to contribute to a lull for the next.
Fashion label Kate Sylvester to close after 31 years
A retail industry group predicts luxury fashion label Kate Sylvester won't be the last to come under pressure from a tough economy. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Early Business News for 11 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Kate Sylvester closure: 'Really difficult' time for retailers
A retail industry group predicts luxury fashion label Kate Sylvester will not be the last to come under pressure from a tough economy.
Evening business for 10 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 5.5 percent
The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged for a sixth consecutive meeting.