Economy
Susan Edmunds looks for the economic bright spots
It's been a year of grim economic news. Unemployment has been up, GDP down and consumer confidence weak. But nothing lasts forever, right? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking for bright… Audio
Number of job applicants 'unheard of' for small town, company says
Fiordland Lobster Company says it's received 91 applications for a factory hand role in Te Anau, with people willing to relocate for the entry level role.
'Notoriously poorly paid': Regional jobs no easy fix for Jobseeker benefit squeeze
From November 2026, the government will introduce a parental assistance test set at $65,000. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: Ten years of tips and tricks
It's time to talk money with Mary Holm now, which is something Mary and Jesse have been doing for ten years this month. To mark that anniversary Mary asked you to send in the tips and tricks that have… Audio
Everything you need to know about changes to Jobseeker
Explainer - Thousands of young people will no longer be eligible for Jobseeker payments. Here's what we know. Audio
What 'shock therapy' OCR cuts mean for households
And what's likely to happen to house prices, interest rates and the economy. Audio
What does the cash rate cut mean for Kiwi households?
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points. But what's that going to mean for the average household? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why gold prices are surging
Prices have surged 50 percent in 2025 alone, marking the metal's biggest rally since the 1970s.
Economist Cameron Bagrie responds to OCR decision
Relief for borrowers after the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points. Cameron Bagrie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly Part 2
In part two, the Ministry of Education has proposed that students should instead take public transport if a suitable service is available. That's got many in the region worried about the safety of… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly First up, a new poll has National below 30 percent support for the first time this term. Does our panel… Audio
OCR slashed by 50 basis points - another cut may follow
The central bank has opted for boldness over caution, and has left the door open for another drop.
Why you should care about today's OCR announcement
The Reserve Bank will announce its Official Cash Rate decision this afternoon. While everyone is expecting a cut, economists seem divided on how deep it may fall. Here to explain why it matters is… Audio
Thousands of Kiwis under 65 receiving superannuation
There are about 3000 people across New Zealand receiving NZ Super who are not yet 65. Audio
Global dairy prices drop 1.6% overnight
The soft result is in line with the market's prior expectations amid a strong milk supply, an analyst says.
