Economy
Early Business News for 10 June 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway
Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway on New Zealand's economy and what he says is a long-running productivity problem. Audio
Cutting superannuation costs amid political landmines
Some describe it as "uranium wrapped in barbed wire", but means testing for benefits is creeping into our lives.
Early Business News for 9 June 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
NZ's mean testing creep
The issue on how to save on superannuation is a political no-go, with one gallery editor describing the debate as 'uranium wrapped in barbed wire' Audio
Evening business for 6 June 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Getting lower income communities onto e-bikes
We all know e-bikes are increasingly popular - but they're not cheap. Research shows it's financially well-off households which lead the way in e-bike sales. But three pilot programmes have just… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year, it's a worrying time for residents… Audio
Wellington job market 'pretty Hunger Games'
Two job-hunters have started an informal support network for people to get together and share tips and information about the employment market.
Consumer NZ on proposed changes to Grocery Supply Code
The Commerce Commission is proposing changes to the Grocery Supply Code but Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy believes the changes don't go far enough. Duffy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Where house prices may pick up the fastest
Property values nationwide dropped 0.1 percent in May and are now 1.6 percent lower than a year earlier.
Early Business News for 5 June 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, a new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt-out wreck of an… Audio
Trump tariffs worse than pandemic, NZ businesses say
Exporters are the most concerned about their severe global impact, a survey indicates.
