Economy
Evening business for 23 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Uncertainty likely to remain with US tariff ruling - trade minister
The US Supreme Court ruled the sweeping tariffs Donald Trump imposed on nearly every country, including New Zealand, were illegal.
Gyles Beckford on Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump has been left fuming over the U.S Supreme Court ruling that he didn't have the power to introduce his controversial global tariffs. Audio
US Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal
The ruling is a striking loss for the White House on an issue that has been central to the president's foreign policy and economic agenda.
Major bank cuts home loan rates
Westpac says it is cutting its three-, four- and five-year home loan rates.
Airport Association says regions bearing brunt of airfare hikes
The Airport Association says regional New Zealand is bearing the brunt of airfare hikes because of a lack of competition. New Zealand Airports Association chief executive Billie Moore spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Interview: Icehouse Ventures CEO, Robbie Paul
The head of of one of the country's biggest venture capital firms believes New Zealand is fertile ground for building busineses that can compete on the world stage. Icehouse Ventures has invested in… Audio
Corin Dann speaks with Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman
The new Reserve Bank governor says the economy is starting to recover, but it might take time for people to feel it. In her first monetary policy statement, Dr Anna Breman has held interest rates at… Audio
Reality bites for job seekers as unemployment climbs
Unemployment is at its highest level in more than a decade, but one expert sees a silver lining.
Reality bites for Kiwi job seekers as unemployment climbs
Unemployment is at its highest level in more than a decade, but one expert offers a silver lining, saying that could actually be a sign of early economic growth Audio
Would you leave your shopping to AI?
How we shop could be about to change dramatically, thanks to an AI innovation. Agentic AI can give recommendations and complete commercial transactions on your behalf - without you ever having to… Audio
Are $7 blocks now normal? What's going on with chocolate
You weren't imagining it - Valentine's Day chocolate probably was more expensive this year.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 February 2026
Christchurch weighs a state of emergency as flooding slams the city: suburban streets are knee deep in water, four people are rescued from a car stuck in floodwaters in Little River and huge downpours… Audio
Our trade deal with India, explained
It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious
The winners and losers from the India trade deal
It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 February 2026
A storm has ravaged the lower North Island with states of emergency called in Manawatu, Otorohanga, Waipa, Tararua District and Rangitikei.Evacuations are happening now as flooding hits Lower Hutt… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 February
This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister after he confirmed Eden Park will host a State of Origin match next year. We also spoke to Sir Graham Lowe about the announcement; The Vaping Industry… Audio
Households watching Reserve Bank's OCR decision
How soon is the official cash rate likely to start to increase? And will any hint of it send what banks charge higher?
Ditch NZ Super entirely, minor party says
The Opportunity Party says New Zealanders would be better served by dropping NZ Super and replacing it with an entirely new support system. Audio
