Economy
Economist Cameron Bagrie responds to OCR decision
Relief for borrowers after the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points. Cameron Bagrie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly Part 2
In part two, the Ministry of Education has proposed that students should instead take public transport if a suitable service is available. That's got many in the region worried about the safety of… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly First up, a new poll has National below 30 percent support for the first time this term. Does our panel… Audio
OCR slashed by 50 basis points - another cut may follow
The central bank has opted for boldness over caution, and has left the door open for another drop.
Why you should care about today's OCR announcement
The Reserve Bank will announce its Official Cash Rate decision this afternoon. While everyone is expecting a cut, economists seem divided on how deep it may fall. Here to explain why it matters is… Audio
Thousands of Kiwis under 65 receiving superannuation
There are about 3000 people across New Zealand receiving NZ Super who are not yet 65. Audio
Global dairy prices drop 1.6% overnight
The soft result is in line with the market's prior expectations amid a strong milk supply, an analyst says.
Business confidence is at its lowest level this year: Survey
The Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey shows business confidence is at its lowest level this year, with weakening sales forcing firms to cut staff and halt investment. Business… Audio
Economist Kelvin Davidson discusses return of property investors
New data shows property investors are making a return to the market and are paying less for property than last year. Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Better times ahead or is stagflation here to stay?
Liam Dann is the business editor at large at the NZ Herald and joins Emile Donovan to preview the OCR announcement tomorrow. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th October 2025
In today's episode, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick discusses the alleged incident which took place at Winston Peters' house on Monday night; There has been a decrease in smokers globally, but… Audio
The plan that may see dirtier, more expensive power
Anaylsis: If you were looking for a government solution to soaring electricity bills, you won't have found it in last week's announcement.
