Satish Ranchhod

Households are being warned against getting too deep in debt. Audio

Consumer confidence has picked up because of a stronger economy, but pockets of nervousness remain. Audio

Consumers went on a spending spree in the June quarter, with the volume of retail sales rising the most in nearly 10 years. Audio

Economists are optimistic the Reserve Bank might achieve its goal of actually raising inflation. And they hope the New Zealand dollar will drop putting exporters in a better position. But as Eric… Audio

Consumer confidence has fallen for a second consecutive quarter as the prolonged dairy downturn and hot property market make people more cautious. Audio

Spending using electronic cards has eased back as people spent less dining out, but it's only being described as a slight blip. Audio

Spending using electronic cards has risen, but an economist warns that households are taking on more debt. Audio

The annual trade deficit hit its highest level in nearly seven years, in March. Audio

An economist is warning debt-laden households will be vulnerable if the economy takes a turn for the worst. Audio

The latest look at consumer sentiment is raising the prospect of a widening divide between town and country. Audio

Consumer confidence has eased slightly in the first three months of the year, but low interest rates and a solid economy are supporting sentiment. Audio

Consumers appear to be in a DIY mood with consumer spending rising in December quarter. Audio

An economist says low fuel prices are giving consumers more money to spend on items around the home, as well as dining out. Audio

Consumers are being cautioned to keep control of their holiday spending in preparation for a likely economic slowdown next year. Audio

Shares in the Fonterra Co-operative have ended the trading day up over 2 percent after the dairy firm upgraded its earnings forecast by up to as much as 10 percent. Audio

Consumer spending has rebounded strongly in the three months ended September after a soft patch driven by vehicle sales according to official data.. Audio

New Zealand's unemployment rate has cracked six percent and thousands of jobs have disappeared from the economy. Audio

As you heard in the news, the unemployment rate has nudged higher to 6 percent, in the three months ended September, as the economy lost jobs for the first time in three years. Audio

All important labour market data is out this week with expectations that the slowdown in the economy and a record level of immigration will combine to lift the jobless rate. Audio

Government figures show retail sales using electronic cards have seen the strongest growth in four months. Audio