Economy
Government performance rating hits new low in survey
Labour has overtaken National on perceptions of its ability to manage the economy, putting the party on top for 15 of the top 20 issues for New Zealanders.
NZ among countries set to benefit from scrapped US tariffs
US President Donald Trump has scrapped tariffs on hundreds of foods - including beef, coffee and tropical fruit, as he faces pressure over the rising cost of groceries in the States. Trade Minister… Audio
US drops tariffs on $2b of NZ exports
Trade Minister Todd McClay said climbing prices and declining supply may have prompted the president to change tack.
Midday Business News for 14 November 2025
Midday Business News for 14 November 2025. Audio
Hungry customers paying more for fish and chips
The cost has risen 154 percent over the last 20 years. But according to Fresco Fisheries owner, it is still good value for money. Audio
Evening business for 13 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 13 November 2025
Midday Business News for 13 November 2025 Audio
The Prime Minister mulls asset sales
Dan Brunskill is interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the parliamentary press gallery. He joins Emile to discuss. Audio
Midday Business News for 12 November 2025
Midday Business News for 12 November 2025. Audio
Market Update for 12 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Consumer NZ warns shoppers of traps ahead of Black Friday sales
Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of skepticism, warning that some bargains may not be as good as they seem. Consumer communications… Audio
Business News for 12 November 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Why the current housing market is working for first-home buyers
First-time buyers accounted for a record 27.7 percent of property purchases nationwide in the September quarter.
Economy strangled by lack of competition in key sectors - campaigner
Large profits reported by three big Australian-owned banks highlight the power of a handful of companies, a competition campaigner says.
Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the politics of coalition, he opens up about how he'd lead a… Audio
Fears of bubble trouble with AI shares
As AI share prices soar, some economic doomsayers have started to ring the warning bells of a bubble risk Audio
'Really insulting': Can ANZ really claim its record profit is due to economy improving?
It's announced a full-year profit of more than $2.5 billion.
