Gyles Beckford
Covid-19: What outbreak means for world economies
Covid-19 has wreaked havoc upon the economy as markets and industries face the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Gyles Beckford has the latest on what that means. Audio
Business briefs
A local tech company, which has been doing business overseas for more than a decade, is to begin distributing products in New Zealand. Audio
Coronavirus a disease of the mind as well as lungs
The number of coronavirus deaths rank lowly compared to other big killers - so why did the first case of the illness in New Zealand cause panic? And why is it being called a 'moral panic'. Audio
Coronavirus a disease of the mind as well as lungs
The number of coronavirus deaths rank lowly compared to other big killers - so why did the first case of the illness in New Zealand cause panic? And why is it being called a 'moral panic'.
AudioReserve Bank says it's ready
The Reserve Bank says it's ready to make sure consumers, businesses and the financial system has enough money in the event of a shock to the economy. Audio
World economies battle Covid-19 threat
Pressure's mounting on the New Zealand government to give tax cuts and for the reserve bank to cut interest rates because of the economic risks posed by the new coronavirus. As the numbers and spread… Audio
Business briefs
More spending on transport and travel has driven up household spending in the past four years. Audio
Covid-19 to force hefty Reserve Bank rate cut
The Reserve Bank and the government are going to be forced to cut interest rates and support industries and businesses because of the coronavirus, according to the ANZ Bank. Audio
Business briefs
The state-owned broadcaster, Television New Zealand, has reported a strong increase in first half profit, driven by an increase in advertising revenue. Audio
Business briefs
The economy has posted a trade deficit in January, along with a strong increase in the value of exports to China. Audio
Other companies reporting their earnings today
The cinema sofware company, Vista Group, says full year revenue growth has exceeded its expectations. Audio
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The jewellry retailer, Michael Hill International, made a strong first half profit despite rising gold prices as competition cut into margins. Audio
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Growth in retail sales eased in the final three months of last year. Audio
Other earnings news
The telecommunications lines company, Chorus, has reported a small lift in first half profit, but revenue dropped slightly. Audio
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The stainless steel and automation company Mercer has had a strong six months with net profit up 176-percent on last year, due to sales in its automation division. Audio
Qantas expecting big virus hit
Australian national airline Qantas is expecting the coronavirus outbreak to hit its full year earnings by as much as A$150-million, leading to cuts in trans-Tasman services.
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Business briefs
First Union wants tighter controls and regulation of the employment of workers in the so-called gig economy. Audio
Midday briefs
Meridian says storage in its South Island hydro lakes is 127 percent of the average, while North Island storage is at 117 percent. Audio
Business briefs
Annual net migration fell 11 percent in the year to December, to an estimated 43-thousand-7-hundred and 65. Audio
Trustpower's full year earnings knocked down
Lower power prices and pressure on margins are going to knock Tauranga-based Trustpower's full year earnings. Audio
