Economy
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
'Decent economic growth' as manufacturing expands - survey
The manufacturing sector's turnaround continued into the new year as firms recorded growth in new orders and production.
KiwiSaver managers under pressure as hardship applications spike
Inland Revenue data showed there were 10,000 more withdrawals for hardship reasons in 2025 than for a first home.
Morning markets update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Salvation Army NZ calls on govt to increase food aid
The Salvation Army NZ is warning that families are starving and is calling on the Government to urgently increase food aid. Audio
The geography of personal tax
Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen joins Emile Donovan to explain the regional variations in tax takes. Audio
Evening business for 12 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Reserve Bank review originally supposed to be completed by March
The review into RBNZ's monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic is now set to be published in September.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 February 2026
New numbers out this morning paint a picture of a strengthening economy, but Labour isn't convinced and says the government is trying to distract from its poor economic performance by playing… Audio
Labour says govt playing politics with Reserve Bank inquiry
New numbers out this morning paint a picture of a strengthening economy, but Labour isn't convinced and says the government is trying to distract from its economic performance by playing politics with… Audio
'Event, cleanup, event, cleanup': Businesses want long-term solutions
The region is becoming less attractive for future investors due to a lack of certainty and resilience, a Gisborne business leader says. Audio
