Economy
Preparation and concern among NZ exporters as Trump tariffs loom
Some of New Zealand's biggest exporting industries to the US are still coming to grips with the Trump administration's tariffs announcement, and say it's too early to tell what impacts it will have on… Audio
Trump tariffs draw global promises of counter measures
Here is what some governments said about what they would - and would not - do in response.
Wall Street plunges as Trump tariffs rout dollar
Global stocks slumped, government bonds jumped and safe-haven gold touched a record high.
President Trump's tariffs are here, is it all bad news?
Emile Donovan speaks to John Ballingall, an economist at Sense Partners. Audio
Evening business for 3 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market. Audio
Trump's trade tariffs send global tech stocks tumbling
Analysts are warning of increased risk of recession in the United States, and major economies like China and the European Union have threatened to retaliate. New Zealand's trade and foreign ministers… Audio
Manuka honey business on US tariff announcement
President Trump announced a raft of new tarffifs from 10 to 50 percent. Imports from Aotearoa face a blanket 10 percent tariff. Last year Aotearoa sent 9 billion dollars worth of goods to the US. New… Audio
What do Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs mean for NZ?
The US President has anounced wide reaching trade tariffs or taxes on foreign goods imported into the states. They range from 10 to almost 50 percent. New Zealand goods are facing what appears to be a… Audio
Trump hits NZ with 10 percent tariff
Donald Trump has announced a ten percent tariff for New Zealand, while also recording that New Zealand imposes 20 percent tariffs on the US. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
US President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on imports
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on goods entering the United States from around the world. Washington DC correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
The tenancies that have lasted 20 years
One Wellington woman knew her tenancy was unusual, but she didn't realise just how much.
World braces for Trump's tariffs on 'Liberation Day'
The United States has awoken to what's been dubbed "Liberation Day" and the rest of the world is holding its collective breath. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The housing market has turned around - but is that a good thing?
CoreLogic is predicting prices are likely to rise this year by about 5 percent.
Cutting the OCR next week 'likely the wrong thing to do' - economist
Westpac's chief economist expects the RBNZ will go ahead with a smaller sized cut of 25 basis points to 3.5 percent.
Evening business for 2 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Aussies' super savings in the trillions
The sector is also structured in a way that "help limit the build-up of systemic risks", including by having variable returns, it notes.
All Body Shop stores close around country, 70 staff lose jobs
A message on the beauty retailer's website confirmed all retail locations were now permanently shut, and the online store was no longer processing orders.
