Economy
Watch: 'Express lane' for new supermarkets that could boost competition
Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has not completely rule out restructuring the existing duopoly. Audio
Evening business for 27 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27th August 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry; The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by… Audio
Are lower house prices really bad for the economy?
What economists say about comments by politicians and the Reserve Bank on house prices. Audio
Will NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?
How does New Zealand's economy stack up against Australia's? That's a question a Westpac senior economist has been working to answer. Audio
Westpac predicts NZ economy will outpace Australia
The trans-Tasman economies are set to switch, with a prediction New Zealand will outpace Australia over the coming years. Westpac's senior economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The essential item that's 900% more expensive than in 2000
Climate change and the cost of increasing weather events are pushing up the cost.
Some businesses doing well as others struggle
It's been a tough time in the retail business, with the cost of living leaving people reluctant to open their wallets. Inc Design Store owner Helen Riley-Duddin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Builder leaves homeowners out of pocket after dodgy work
A string of homeowners are tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket, after paying money upfront for building work that was done badly, or not at all. Mary Argue reports. Audio
In an economic slump, tech startups are in hot demand
Inside the Auckland event where tech startups pitch to New Zealand's wealthiest investors, the economic outlook is sunny
In an economic slump, tech startups are in hot demand
Inside the Auckland event where tech startups pitch to New Zealand's wealthiest investors, the economic outlook is sunny. Audio
Tips For a Smart Start in NZ
Juggling bills is hard, especially in a new country. As Ashburton's Pasifika community grows, they're sharing their hacks on heating, local resources and gardening. And Katy Gosset visits the new… Audio
Should house prices increase, forever?
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan joins Emile Donovan to discuss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 25th August 2025
In today's episode, the trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington; A retailer… Audio
