Madison Reidy
Treasury recommends free cash for households, lower tax rates
Treasury says the government will need more than unconventional monetary policy to stimulate the economy if it turns sour. Audio
Biz Byte - Do most people like their job?
Do most people like their job? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy. Audio
Business briefs
The receivers of Ebert Construction have gathered another half-a-million-dollars to distribute to subcontractors, through goods and services tax the company was owed. Audio
Sky moves to wind up My Box
The pay TV operator, Sky Network Television, has moved to liquidate a business that it sued last year. Audio
Biz Byte - will tensions in Iran affect petrol here?
Will tensions in Iran affect petrol here? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy. Audio
Business briefs
The national power grid operator Transpower is warning its revenue may be hit by as much as 110-million dollars over the next five years because of proposed Commerce Commission controls on what it can… Audio
Failed AMP, Resolution deal their own fault - RBNZ
The Reserve Bank says the collapse of the sale of AMP's life insurance business to a British company is the fault of the companies. Audio
Evening Business for Thursday 18th July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Business News for 18 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Biz Bytes - how are inflation numbers calculated?
Yesterday Stats NZ released the latest inflation numbers ... but how do they calculate it? Here with the answer is business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
Midday Markets for 16 July 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Kyle Edmonds of Jarden Securities. Audio
US Treasury head douses crypto currencies
A day before the head of Facebook's crypto currency business appears before United States lawmakers, the administration's Treasury Secretary has raised serious doubts about the rise of digital money.
…Napier Port expects log volume growth to flatten off
The sudden dive in log export prices has prompted Napier Port to forecast softer growth in the volumes of logs moving through the port. Audio
Spike in fuel prices and rising rents push up inflation
Consumers paying higher prices at the fuel pump and more in rent have helped edge up inflation in line with market expectations. Audio
Business News for 16 July 2019
Port of Napier unveils share float pricing, and hopes for strong local participation. NZ Super Fund looks for tourism investments after backing hotel venture. Global markets flat after soft China… Audio
Biz Byte - why all the class action lawsuits?
Why are we hearing of so many class action lawsuits lately? Here with the answer is business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
Evening business for Monday 15 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Softening in services sector suggests GDP growth to fall near 1 percent
The services sector softened in June, wiping all of the previous month's gains to suggest yet another sign of a slowing economy. Audio
Michael Hill underpaying staff for six years
Michael Hill International has found it's been underpaying its workers in Australia for six years. Audio
Bendon owner eyes options to improve its finances
Bendon lingerie is looking to sell some of its brands as its future becomes uncertain. Audio