Economy
Is it a good time to buy a house?
Is it a good time to buy a house? Prices have been weak for a few years now, and while sales activity has picked up, it's only back to about average levels. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
Cost of living taking toll on pensioners - retirement commissioner
New statistics are a wake up call for people who are young and middle-aged. Audio
Queenie Tan: The Finfluencer Making Personal Finance Fun
Queenie Tan is a 'finfluencer', making a living sharing her top tips for building wealth - regardless of whether you have $5000 to invest or just $5. Audio
Reserve Bank resignation
The resignation of the Reserve Bank chair Neil Quigley was announced by Finance Minister Nicola Willis last night as happening with "immediate effect". Audio
Evening business for 29 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'A lot of pain': More than 2500 hospo businesses gone
It seems barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing - and the numbers back it up. Audio
Trade Minister's tariff message to US: Give us some 'certainty'
The "see-sawing" nature of the tariff rate that went from 10 percent to 15 was harmful for Kiwi businesses, Todd McClay says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 August 2025
In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne… Audio
Music promoter on calls for economic help in Auckland
From Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to chamber of commerce boss Simon Bridges to the chief executive of Air New Zealand Greg Foran - the concern over Auckland's economic slump continues to grow. Music… Audio
Small businesses not seeing OCR flow-on effects - survey
Small business owners say they're yet to see any positive flow on effects from as pessimism about the economy rises.
Business confidence on the rise for third consecutive month
However, reported activity remains in the doldrums for some sectors, such as retail, construction and manufacturing.
One in eight retail stores in Auckland now empty
The city has been through the wringer but there are signs of improvement, an expert says. Audio
Workers over 65 lose out as employers stop KiwiSaver contributions
Older workers may be losing thousands of dollars with employers opting to stop their KiwiSaver contributions when they turn 65. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt announces changes to supermarket sector
The government's calling it an express lane, a way to get new supermarkets into the country to boost competition and give better deals. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Night n' Day on govt plans to fast-track supermarkets
The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost of living through more competition. Night n' Day general manager Matthew Lane spoke to Corin… Audio
