Economy
State spending needs to reduce to pre-Covid levels: Economist
The Chief economist at free market think tank the New Zealand Initiative says state spending needs to reduce to pre-Covid levels.
However, he questions whether blanket reductions at public sector… Audio
"Infrastructure isn't a nice to have - it's a must" - ASB
NZ has underinvested in core infrastructure for years - well below the average OECD spend, a new report says.
Early Business News for 5 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Ed McKnight (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Catherine Robertson and Ed McKnight discuss the staff cuts proposed in various Ministries and the ERO report into our new Aotearoa New Zealand Histories… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about some quick tricks with numbers to help with Kiwisaver and almost any investing. She runs through what the "Rule of 72 and dollar cost averaging" is and how it can help… Audio
Data shows cost of insuring a house jumped more than 30 percent
Treasury data shows the cost of insuring a house jumped by more than 30 percent in some parts of the country, in less than a year.
The data, released to RNZ under the Official Information Act, also… Audio
Evening business for 3 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Households, businesses facing tough economic times - survey
A cold patch has settled over the economy, according to a survey by Westpac.
Midday Business News for 3 April 2024
A cold patch has settled over the economy, according to a survey by Westpac.
Gyles Beckford has the business news. Audio
Early Business News for 3 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 2 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 2 April 2024
Dairy company Synlait plans to reduce production capacity along with debt following an "extremely disappointing" large $96 million first half loss.
Gyles Beckford has the business news. Audio
New financial year sees change in benefit payments
A new financial year has begun and with it comes a change in benefit payments, with a number of payments to New Zealand households increasing.
There has been criticism from some sectors that benefit… Audio
TVNZ staff rally against proposed cuts: 'Implications are very concerning'
Sunday, Fair Go, Midday and Tonight are facing cuts along with up to 68 jobs, TVNZ announced earlier this month.
Business confidence falls again, but retail expected to turn around
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey showed headline confidence fell 12 points to a net 23 percent.