Economy
NZ wage growth near bottom of world ranks
New Zealand's post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of the world in recent years. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ First leader on party's annual conference
New Zealand First held its annual conference over the weekend with compulsory KiwiSaver and a migrant values contract put on the table. Leader Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ First outlines policy at annual meeting
New Zealand First wants to make KiwiSaver compulsory, and increase contributions to eight, then 10 percent. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
French Prime Minister calls for confidence vote
The French prime minister has called a surprise confidence vote, weeks after proposing dramatic budget cuts, including scrapping some public holidays. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Evening business for 5 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
How $100k can make you more than $1m better off
A helping hand from the Bank of Mum and Dad can leave first-home buyers more than a million dollars better off in retirement. Audio
Auckland Museum proposes to cut up to 30 jobs
Its financial year forecasts indicate a 10 percent decline in visitation against targets, reducing projected revenues by at least $2 million.
Midday Business News for 5 September 2025
Midday Business News for 5 September 2025 Audio
Luxon 'quite relaxed' about forecast $8.5b hole in budget
The prime minister says he wouldn't call it a hole and says the government has a plan to fix it.
Councillors should get mandatory training once elected, expert says
A big increase in rates charged by many councils around the country is putting pressure on households, with many not sure if they're getting bang for buck.
People seeking out cheap meat as prices soar
As meat prices soar, people are buying less, heading out hunting, or looking to their local butcher to get more bang for their buck. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
'I've taught myself not to like it': Butter on the chopping block as prices rise
While the cost of living is seeing some residents forgoing small pleasures like real dairy, others are giving up entirely on saving for retirement. Audio
Evening business for 4 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
It's official: Paying the bills is still getting harder
"You can only rearrange and cut so many times," says a solo mum of two, as she compares her soaring bills to last year's. Audio
Midday Business News for 4 September 2025
Midday Business News for 4 September 2025. Audio
