Economy
Economist on record immigration figures
A leading economist says increased spending on infrastructure is needed to cater for this country's rapidly rising population.
The latest Stats NZ figures show a net gain of 5,300 migrants in January… Audio
Early Business News for 15 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Early Business News for 14 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
'Unprecedented demand for insolvency services' as retailers struggle
Squeezed household budgets are putting a big dent in how much money people can spend at the shops and retailers are struggling to stay afloat, some closing doors.
Early Business News for 13 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Tonga sets out development priorities to tackle debt
Tonga sets out development priorities to tackle debt. Audio
Evening business for 12 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 12 March 2024
Midday Business News for 12 March 2024 Air New Zealand is suspending its flights to Chicago because of maintenance issues with the engines on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The ANZ Truckometer… Audio
Luxon can't say if promised budget surplus will happen
"It's quite obvious to us that we're dealing with a deteriorating economic set of circumstances," the prime minister says. Audio
Prime Minister not giving assurances about budget surplus timeline
The Prime Minister is refusing to give any assurances the government will be able to get back into surplus by 2027.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has indicated she's not confident the government… Audio
Early Business News for 12 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio