Economy
Number of rentals increases as rents lower
The number of rental properties available has hit levels not seen in years, and rents are softening. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Easing of tariffs between US and China sees sharemarkets rise
Sharemarkets around the world have lifted after a temporary truce in the trade war between China and the US. Westpac's chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US and China come to agreement over tariffs
The United States and China have come to an agreement to temporarily suspend most of the tariffs the two nations had placed on each other's goods. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin… Audio
Early Business News for 13 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Biggest fall in decades for household debt servicing costs
New Zealand households could be in line for one of the biggest falls in debt servicing costs in the past 30 years as the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates, says Westpac NZ.
US reduces tariffs on China to 30 percent
In the U.S stocks have soared on opening, and so too oil prices, after a deal was struck in its tariff fight with China. Associated Press White House and economic policy reporter Josh Boak spoke to… Audio
Chinese stocks rally after US-China reach trade deal
The US and China have agreed to a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs in a substantial de-escalation of a potentially damaging trade war.
Health NZ eyes $1.8b cost for unpaid leave dating back 15 years
$130m has been spent on consultants and contractors to fix Holiday Act compliance errors. Audio
China stocks rally, yuan gains on Geneva trade talk optimism
US President Donald Trump hinted his 145 percent tariff on China would likely come down as low as 80 percent.
Evening business for 12 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 12 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Training reform too much, too fast for some vocations
Changes made in haste in vocational education are being met with dismay by sectors that feel left out of it
'Change fatigue' hits vocational education
Changes made in haste in vocational education are being met with dismay by sectors that feel left out of it Audio
Family speaks of financial desperation after redundancy, ERA ruling
A husband and wife who lost their jobs with a construction company say their family has at times gone without food as they struggle to recover, but they don't hold out hope an Employment Relations…
Here's how much butter prices might still have to rise
Shoppers are turning away from butter as prices soar - and there's a warning retail prices could get another dollar higher.
