Economy
Early Business News for 7 April 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Allies flinch as Trump blows up the West as we know it
Analysis - Some of the US's closest friends are rethinking their relationship in the face of isolationism.
How will Trump's tariffs impact New Zealand?
Financial commentator Jeffrey Halley joins Jim to discuss the prospect of any economic recovery for New Zealand in the next few months, and the impact US tariffs on New Zealand and our trading… Audio
Research NZ asks how businesses are coping in current climate
Research NZ canvassed 600 businesses to see how they are coping in the current economic climate. Audio
What do tariffs mean for interest rates?
US President Donald Trump may have shaken international markets with the introduction of sweeping tariffs, but what it means for New Zealand borrowers is not yet clear.
Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
North Canterbury farmers want to help boost the economy, but say the red tape needs to go.
New club of countries to emerge from Trump tariff turmoil - economist
Shamubeel Eaqub told RNZ's Saturday Morning a group of nations will come together to build a parallel system, and says New Zealand must join. Audio
'A great time to get rich' - Inside Trump's defiant response to the markets' tariff meltdown
US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs are facing blowback from all corners - including a market sell-off, foreign retaliation and anger from corporate America.
China hits back hard in global trade war
The world's second biggest economy has announced additional tariffs of 34 percent on US goods.
US tariffs and what that means for NZ
As global share markets tumble, with trillions of dollars wiped from world markets in a couple of days, China has announced retaliatory tariffs of 34 percent on US goods. Audio
Norfolk Island: Population 2,000, tariff 29 percent
Their chief magistrate, Leah Honeywood, says she's just pleased Norfolk Island is being recognised as distinct from Australia. Audio
Trump tariffs: Which countries will retaliate?
Leaders around the world have threatened to ratchet up a trade war with the United States.
Evening business for 4 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market reportNews from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
NZ timber exports immune from Trump tariff hit
The United States was New Zealand's third largest market for timber exports.
'Clearly markets didn't expect this': Tariffs and Kiwisaver
How KiwiSaver managers are coping with market turmoil after Trump's tariff announcements, and what not to do.
Jobseeker settings make it harder to find work - commentators
New Zealand's unemployment rate is up to 5.1 percent and the number of people on the job seeker benefit is also up 11.5 percent since last year with more than 210,000 people on it. But while the… Audio
NZ officials get clarification on Trump's new tariffs
The flat 10 percent duty being applied to US imports will apply on top of any existing tariffs, but there are some exceptions.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 April 2025
In today's episode, heavy rain is hitting the North Island, we get the latest update, Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses what happens next after Trump has hit New Zealand with tariffs, the Auditor… Audio
Trade Minister on Trump's tariffs
Trade Minister Todd McClay said the flat 10 percent duty being applied to US imports will apply on top of any existing tariffs, but there are some exceptions for goods already facing high fees. RNZ… Audio
