Economy
Is Reserve Bank overstating impact of interest rate cuts?
One expert says borrowers aren't getting the full benefit of the reduction in interest rates.
Tackle food insecurity at home before exporting, charity says
A new report shows more than one in four households with children is regularly missing out on food.
Making America solvent again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver.
Making America Solvent Again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver. Audio
Evening business for 8 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
NZ First's KiwiSaver tax cut not feasible, economist says
Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub believes a 10 percent increase to the KiwiSaver contribution rate is necessary, but a tax cut to offset costs would be challenging.
Super Fund beats targets, up $8.4b in one year
Strength in global share markets has helped the New Zealand Super Fund beat its key performance benchmarks.
NZ wage growth near bottom of world ranks
New Zealand's post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of the world in recent years. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ First leader on party's annual conference
New Zealand First held its annual conference over the weekend with compulsory KiwiSaver and a migrant values contract put on the table. Leader Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ First outlines policy at annual meeting
New Zealand First wants to make KiwiSaver compulsory, and increase contributions to eight, then 10 percent. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
French Prime Minister calls for confidence vote
The French prime minister has called a surprise confidence vote, weeks after proposing dramatic budget cuts, including scrapping some public holidays. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Evening business for 5 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
How $100k can make you more than $1m better off
A helping hand from the Bank of Mum and Dad can leave first-home buyers more than a million dollars better off in retirement. Audio
Auckland Museum proposes to cut up to 30 jobs
Its financial year forecasts indicate a 10 percent decline in visitation against targets, reducing projected revenues by at least $2 million.
Midday Business News for 5 September 2025
Midday Business News for 5 September 2025 Audio
