Economy
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio
Reserve Bank asks for public feedback on digital cash
The notes and coins people keep in their wallets could have a digital, government-backed equivalent by the end of the decade. RBNZ director of money and cash Ian Woolford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on government's plan to ease consenting rules for coal mines
While the government continues squeezing the public sector to cut costs, the scale of spending under the previous government has come to light. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Economist on official inflation figures
Economists are picking today's official inflation figures will show prices are rising more slowly than they have for three years. KiwiBank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Low lamb prices could see more farmers planting trees
"Hardly any" sheep and beef farmers are breaking even and many will be looking for other uses for their land, agricultural consultant says.
Contractors and consultants under fire in public sector
Police and NZTA is spending big on contractors and consultants as other core public sector agencies cut staff Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for 17 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Whangarei CBD suffering in tough economic times
Several shops in Whangarei's CBD are quietly closing down as tough economic times bite. North Chamber president Tim Robinson. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 April
On today's episode we hear from Finance Minister Nicola Willis on cuts to the public sector, Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for calm in the region, the banking sector is… Audio
PSA on govt cuts to public servants
The cost of job cuts in the public sector is shaping up to be expensive in its own right. PSA national secretary Duane Leo spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on public servant cuts
As the number of departed and departing public servants grows, so does the bill for their leaving. Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins us for our weekly National leader's spot while Christopher Luxon… Audio
PM Luxon discusses trade in Singapore
Christopher Luxon's sales-push through South East Asia continues - having secured a commitment from Singapore to help future-proof trade. Craig McCulloch reports from Singapore. Audio
Inflation set to cool, but not enough for Reserve Bank's expectations
Annual inflation looks set to cool further, but the numbers are still set to come in hotter than the central bank's expectations.
Early Business News for 16 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio