Economy
Waipukurau cash depot opens as part of Reserve Bank trial
Waipukurau now has a cash depot as part of a Reserve Bank trial. Owner of Goat Horn Café in Waipawa, Josh Renall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Evening business for 27 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 27 November 2025
Midday business news including a market report. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025
Major banks have already dropped their advertised home loan rates after the cut to the official cash rate; From next month, Wellington police will begin saliva testing drivers for four drugs - THC… Audio
What now for home loan rates?
Interest rates have been cut again, but how much further can they keep going? Audio
Will OCR decision mean good news for retailers?
Kiwis could be feeling a little freer with their spending following a drop in the OCR, just in time for Black Friday. Kate Berry, the managing director of New Zealand clothing brand Huffer spoke to… Audio
Businesses propose surcharge cap instead of ban
Businesses are proposing a surcharge cap after failing to convince the government to drop the proposed ban on card payments in-store, such as payWave. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon… Audio
Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 25 basis points
The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.25%, the lowest it's been since June 2022. Mortgage broker and financial advisor from Knight Advice, Nick Niblett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Home loan rates begin to drop following OCR decision
Major banks have already dropped their advertised home loan rates after the cut to the official cash rate. ANZ's chief economist Sharon Zollner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We're now on the up': Willis responds to OCR cut
With interest rates coming down again, questions now turn to how many cuts might still be to come. Audio
One in five Auckland home sellers making a loss
In the third quarter of this year, 87.8 percent of properties nationwide were sold for more than the sellers had paid for them. Audio
Worried savers look for other options as interest rates fall
But experts warn that they should understand the risks they are taking. Audio
UK budget to expand sugar tax to milkshakes and coffees
As the UK Chancellor puts the finishing touches on her budget ahead of tomorrow's announcement - more details are emerging about what will be in it. London correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin… Audio
Cameron Bagrie previews official cash rate announcement
As we wait for today's official cash rate announcement, one economist says we've turned a corner and things are feeling, overall, a lot more positive. Cameron Bagrie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sir Bill English
Sir Bill English weighs in on Chris Luxon’s performance and whether National should consider a new leader before the election. He also reflects on his years working with Te Pāti Māori, and why he… Video, Audio
Reserve Bank set to deliver further cut to official cash rate
Attention will be on the central bank's commentary and forecasts and how wide it leaves the door open for a further rate cut next year if needed.
Why has Black Friday become such a big deal?
Explainer - You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it come from? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania; About 70% of the 50,000 plus… Audio
Making Ends Meat
As food bills rise, how do we keep meat on the menu? Katy Gosset visits one of Christchurch's oldest butcheries and talks cheap cuts and thrifty options. Audio
