Economy
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira. They discuss cuts to science and tech funding in Budget 2025, speed sign confusion around… Audio
Budget 2025 reaction - as it happened
Chris Hipkins says National talked a big game about getting the country's infrastructure sorted.
Trade surplus hits historic $1.4b high amid soaring primary exports
New Zealand's primary sector has recorded its highest monthly trade surplus since 1960.
Rabbits, switch-ups and highway robbery: What to call the Budget
Every politician, economist and their dog had their own nickname for the document dubbed the 'Growth Budget' by the government. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 May 2025
In today's episode, we speak to beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton about means-testing parents of 18- and 19-year-olds on the jobseeker support benefit. We also speak with Stephanie Pow, parental leave… Audio
Best Start tax credit to be income-tested
More than 60,000 families will be worse off as a result of a move to income-test the Best Start tax credit in the first year of a baby's life. Leading expert in parental leave and financial wellbeing… Audio
Govt to income test teens' benefits against parents' income
Social Development Minister Louise Upston announced 18 and 19-year-olds would now have their Jobseeker and emergency benefits tested against their parents' incomes. Nelson-based beneficiary advocate… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 23 May 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, has described the Budget as responsible, and what governments do to avoid austerity, Labour's Finance spokesperson says the government's… Audio
Do KiwiSaver changes leave you better or worse off?
KiwiSaver changes announced in the Budget have captured a lot of attention. But will they leave us better off, worse off, or much the same? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Finance Minister frames Budget as 'responsible' with something in it for everyone
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Morning Report that while the Budget is responsible, it has something for every New Zealander. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles… Audio
Middle-income voters may feel shortchanged after Budget
Analysis: Yes, health and education are getting boost - but much of that will be spent keeping the lights on.
BusinessNZ welcomes Investment Boost in Budget
BusinessNZ is welcoming the new budget, saying it's credible and growth-oriented. BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Retirement Commissioner on KiwiSaver changes
The Retirement Commissioner says the changes in the new budget are great news for most KiwiSaver members. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Simplicity chief economist on KiwiSaver changes
As part of the 2025 budget, the government will halve its yearly contributions, while minimum contributions for employers will lift to four percent in 2028. Simplicity Chief Economist Shamubeel Eaqub… Audio
School principals welcome $747 million boost for learning support
The government's $747 million boost for learning support seems to be getting the thumbs up from school principals. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Labour Finance spokesperson on Budget 2025
Labour's Finance spokesperson says the government's changes to KiwiSaver will take money away from New Zealand's poorest workers. Labour Party's Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke to Corin… Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Budget 2025
The Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, has described the Budget as responsible, and what governments do to avoid austerity. Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZers react to Budget 2025
Reporters ask taxpayers what they made of the Budget announcements. Audio
