Economy
Early Business News for 8 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
NZ's largest tourism event underway in Rotorua
The tourism industry is eager to welcome more visitors as a leader warns growth must have the blessing of Kiwis to be successful. The country's largest tourism business event, TRENZ, is underway in… Audio
Evening business for 7 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Reserve Bank warns of increased risk on back of US tariffs
Risks to the financial system have increased amid global economic uncertainty, but the country's institutions remain well-placed to support households and businesses.
Net profit climbs for Bank of NZ
BNZ chief executive Dan Huggins says it is a solid result in the current economic environment.
Kiwibank predicting unemployment to rise
Kiwibank is predicting unemployment will rise to its highest level in almost a decade when the latest labour market data is released. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran. They look at whether Newmarket's Westfield mall is killing neighbouring businesses, and Blenheim's CBD… Audio
'Quite confusing' Film industry seeks details as Trump suggests 100% movie tariff
The US president announced a plan for a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the US but the White House says no final decisions have been made. Audio
Consumer releases annual KiwiSaver survey
The consumer watchdog has released its annual KiwiSaver survey, with New Zealanders showing a growing level of satisfaction in their providers. Consumer's campaigns manager Sahar Lone spoke to… Audio
Overdue home loan payments reach eight-year high
About 24,000 accounts have payments owing, up 700 on the previous month. Audio
Households and businesses still feeling financial crunch: data
New data shows many households and businesses around the country are still feeling the financial crunch. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump's tariffs on film industry may have impact on NZ industry
New Zealand's film industry is hoping for another plot twist after US President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on films that aren't made in America. SPADA president Irene Gardiner spoke… Audio
Govt delegation lands in India for trade talks
New Zealand's chief trade negotiator and a large team have landed in India for in-person talks aimed at ultimately securing a Comprehensive Free Trade Deal between the two countries. Trade Minister… Audio
'Always going to be wrong': How economists forecast the OCR
To find out, RNZ asked Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan for his forecasting strategy.
Early Business News for 6 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Why We Spend And How to Stop
Why do we spend more than we need to? Is it mood, FOMO, the desire to impress? Or maybe some tricky behavioural triggers we're not even aware of? Katy Gosset gets to the heart of the matter with a… Audio
