Economy
Hundreds of thousands set to save thousands on home loans
A survey of the main banks by RNZ showed that significant numbers of borrowers at each had paid off more of their home loans than they were required to by this point in their loan term. Audio
Do active fund managers give better returns?
Active managers are those who select investments for their funds, to try to beat the market. In contrast, passive funds tend to aim to track an index.
People turning to pedal power to save money
Bike charities and loan schemes in Wellington are in demand, and the clientele is increasingly shifting towards middle class wage-earners. Audio
GST at 32%, pension at 72? Treasury's fixes for financial crunch
Someone is going to have to pay to keep the country's finances in order while the population ages, but who and how need to be decided soon. Audio
NZ King Salmon slumps to half-year loss
Chair Mark Dewdney said the results were impacted by challenging biological performance, with salmon eating less and slightly elevated deaths.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Audio
New governor a 'risky' appointment, former RBNZ economist says
"It's unfortunate that they've ended up choosing to go overseas to somebody who really has no exposure to New Zealand." Audio
The Wild History of Inflation in NZ
From Muldoon’s Price Freeze to Today’s Cost of Living Crisis. Corin and Guyon look back to a time when the PM set the price of milk and froze wages on a whim. Plus, how the NZ reserve bank launched a… Video, Audio
Local coffee businesses facing blend of issues
Coffee businesses are finding things a real grind lately - much like the wider hospitality industry. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. First up, a new Reserve Bank governor has been appointed and Dr Anna Breman will be the first women in… Audio
Bank offers $4000 to help with renovations as borrower faces forced sale
A complaint to the banking ombudsman saw the bank change its stance on closing customer's account.
Evening business for 24 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Sentiment sours over PM's performance - survey
The Prime Minister and Finance Minister are brushing off the bruising verdict of business leaders as sentiment sours on their performance. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey has… Audio
Treasury: NZ's fiscal future not sustainable
The report warns unchanged policy would lead to debt rising to around 200 percent of GDP by 2065.
Who are the candidates for Reserve Bank governor?
The government will announce a new Reserve Bank governor this afternoon.
Midday Report Essentials for 24 September 2025
In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Audio
NZ salary growth slows to just 0.5 percent in three months
The rate salaries in New Zealand are growing is continuing to slow. Seek's Rob Clark spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Pessimism persists despite slight lift in employee confidence
Job prospects are especially worrying for those under 30 and over 50, a new survey has found.
New Zealand's prosperity is falling, tracker shows
Prosperity Live measures beyond the headline numbers, including education, employment, safety and work-life balance.
First-home buyers' 10-year, $260,000 rent bill to save deposit
A decade ago, a buyer would have taken nine years to save a 20 percent deposit.
