Economy
Japan unexpectedly slips into a recession
The figures also indicate that Japan has also lost its position as the world's third-largest economy.
Fixing cost of living will help kids out of poverty - Minister
There are no plans to increase the minimum wage despite a report showing students are working 50 hours a week to support families.
Midday Business News for 15 February 2024
Falling commercial property values have hit another development company, this time, Vital Healthcare Property Trust.
Gyles Beckford has the business news. Audio
'Bread and butter': Nicola Willis echoes Chris Hipkins
The Finance Minister has purloined one of Labour's favourite phrases in an economic speech.
Govt pushing ahead to index benefit rates to inflation
The Government is pushing ahead with its plan to index benefit rates to inflation, a move forecast to save it 670 million dollars over the next four years.
In 2019, the Labour-led government linked… Audio
Leaked: Govt to facilitate overseas build-to-rent investors
A leaked draft Cabinet paper shows the Government is looking into allowing more overseas investment for build-to-rent housing.
The coalition has already said it will amend the Overseas Investment Act… Audio
Early Business News for 15 February 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Midday Business News for 14 February 2024
Fletcher Building's chief executive and board chair are stepping down amid a disappointing first half result.
Gyles Beckford has the business news. Audio
Shareholders call to break up Fletcher Building
The Shareholders Association says Fletcher Building's board should break up the company as investors brace for bad news this morning.
Fletcher Building shares were placed in a trading halt on Monday… Audio
Early Business News for 14 February 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Interest rates predicted to drop amid slowing inflation, softening labour market - survey
Business leaders and forecasters expect inflation to continue to slow, amid a softening labour market, cooler wages, and anaemic growth, leading eventually to lower interest rates.
Midday Business News for 13 February 2024
The Shareholders Association says Fletcher Building has a credibility problem, which won't be solved with the resignation of its chief executive.
Gyles Beckford has the business news. Audio
House prices in most regions double in decade new data shows
New property data shows houses in most regions have doubled in price in the last decade.
The steady incline is clear despite the fall in value last year.
Kawerau has topped the table for five years… Audio
Retirement Commissioner on keeping superannuation age at 65
The Retirement Commissioner says people who are working and collecting New Zealand's superannuation could be income tested as one option to ensure keeping the superannuation age at 65.
Her comments… Audio