Economy
'No one knows what the end game is'
NZ consumer confidence is ailing, with the malaise expected to linger longer given a long list of reasons for concern.
'Extreme fear' guiding markets as stocks continue decline
Cheap stocks and hope for signs of trade negotiation sent markets surging - but that relief rally evaporated as the White House said it would levy enormous tariffs on China.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
On today's episode, the country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean, while global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and… Audio
Willis insists NZ must withstand global volatility
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has urged Kiwis to be "resilient" in the face of the global economic turmoil brought on by hard-hitting US trade tariffs this week. Audio
Why 4.5% home loan rate could be on cards after US tariffs
Interest rates fell significantly, as stock markets were sent reeling this week.
Economists predict drop to OCR
All predictions pointed to a drop in the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 percent Wedensday. Economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Trump's tariffs
The country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Uncertainty remains in global stock markets over looming tariffs
Global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and down as uncertainty remains over looming trade tariffs. Washington D.C. correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
'We are now in the grips of this tariff war'
It could be five to 10 years before the world adjusts to Donald Trump's tariffs, a former Reserve Bank economist says.
Early Business News for 9 April 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
US markets bounce around as Trump's tariffs take hold
While US markets did see a bit of a bounce in early trading, most indexes started to fall during a White House briefing by Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt. Wedbush Securities Analyst Dan Ives spoke… Audio
Trump awaits 'call' from China, but aides say deal not likely soon
Beijing has censured the tariff escalation as 'blackmail'.
Evening business for 8 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Seeka Kiwifruit Industries share prices drops 11 percent
On Monday, more than two billion dollars was shaved off the New Zealand share market. Finance Minister Nicola Willis signalled while New Zealand's economy is strong, we won't be immune. One of the… Audio
Christchurch wastewater plant faces five-day strike over work conditons
Christchurch City Council states seven workers are on strike, while 14 others continue with their roles.
Trump's tariff turmoil: 'No-one really knows what's going to happen next'
TVNZ's Jack Tame talks to RNZ's Corin Dann about tariffs, market turmoil and the possibility of a big global recession.
Briscoes, Rebel Sport staff want pay rise that keeps up with cost of living
Economists say they aren't the only workers getting "effective pay cuts".
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster phones in form Australia to discuss how that country is dealing with Trump's tariff crackdown and a cybersecurity issue with Australian superannuation funds. Audio
