Economy
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 5.5 percent
The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged for a sixth consecutive meeting.
Small businesses suffering as productivity lags
The decline in productivity over the past 12 months has likely added pressure to the bottom lines, Xero says.
Early Business News for 10 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
When it comes to rates bills, the only way is up
Coming soon to an inbox or letterbox near you is something shocking - your next rates bill. Audio
Evening business for 9 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 9 April 2024
Businesses honeymoon after the election of the National led government has come to an abrupt end.
The Institute of Economic Research's closely followed survey of business opinion shows a net 24… Audio
Early Business News for 9 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines discuss job cuts at Callaghan Innovation and possible pay rises for MPs. Audio
Midday Business News for 8 April 2024
Digital financial services firm Heartland Group has been been given the official nod to buy Melbourne based Challenger bank, which it plans to use as its platform for future growth.
Gyles Beckford… Audio
Energy sector upgrades unaffordable, unachievable, trade association says
Major energy users say New Zealand needs to challenge current thinking on how best to meet carbon emission targets.
Early Business News for 8 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Pure Tūroa gets 10-year concession to run ski-field
This year's ski season - and a decade's worth more - will go ahead at Tūroa, the government has confirmed.
Could renting actually work out better than buying a home?
Does owning a home pay off, or can renting be the better option? Audio