Economy
The fuss over new infant formula rules
A two billion dollar industry faces new rules to protect new parents - and it's pushing back Audio
Local game developers call for more tax relief to stay in New Zealand
The gaming industry is aiming for $1b in export revenue by 2028.
Evening business for 22 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Thrift
How much do we spend on cleaning products? And could we do it cheaper ourselves ? Katy Gosset gets a crash course in making her own home cleaners. Audio
Investors flee to gold amid US turmoil
Gold prices are on a record-breaking streak as the US dollar continues to weaken against most major currencies.
The Queen of Clean
Can we clean the house for less than a dollar? A lot of us buy commercial washing powder and spray cleaners but how much of that cost goes on packaging and fragrance? Katy Gosset gets a lesson in… Audio
China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense
Beijing will this week convene an informal United Nations Security Council meeting to accuse Washington of bullying.
The White House has embraced cryptocurrency, but at what cost?
Molly White runs Web3 is Going Just Great where she aims to educate non-experts of the scams, dangers, and pitfalls cryptocurrency. Audio
Which NZ listed companies are feeling tariff pain?
Global share markets have been shaken by new US tariffs - but some New Zealand companies have been particularly hard hit.
What population growth means for house prices
The country has grown by roughly two Hamiltons since 2018 - so what does that mean for the house market?
How do home loan rates compare to other countries'?
New Zealand home loan rates might be falling, but how do they compare to those of the rest of the world?
Medical testing company loses millions amid 'funding gap', staff to strike over pay
The result is the third straight year with no dividend payment to shareholders.
Job losses loom, as Ucol faces $7m budget cuts
Up to 74 jobs are on the block, about 17 percent of the institute's staff.
Dr Grant Morris: The history of tariffs in New Zealand
Once upon a time, tariffs were very common and one of the main ways for governments to raise money. Audio
Here's what rising prices might mean for interest rates
Prices rose a little more than expected - is that likely to stop rate cuts?
'Backbone of New Zealand': Luxon says farmers pulling NZ out of recession
"We are the best farmers in the world," the prime miister says.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent - we speak to Finance Minister Nicola Willis; the Commerce Commision has found… Audio
2026 GDP forecast takes a hit
The economic forecast for 2026 looks pretty tough for New Zealand. The latest Infometrics forecast predicts a one-point-four percent decline in New Zealand's expected GDP growth in 2026. Chief… Audio
RBNZ faces major budget cuts
The Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent. In a statement released yesterday, RBNZ board chair Neil Quigley said the organisation will need to look… Audio
GDP growth forecast to dip by more than half next year
An economic think tank says the global volatility could not have come at a worse time for New Zealand.
