Economy
New club of countries to emerge from Trump tariff turmoil - economist
Shamubeel Eaqub told RNZ's Saturday Morning a group of nations will come together to build a parallel system, and says New Zealand must join. Audio
'A great time to get rich' - Inside Trump's defiant response to the markets' tariff meltdown
US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs are facing blowback from all corners - including a market sell-off, foreign retaliation and anger from corporate America.
China hits back hard in global trade war
The world's second biggest economy has announced additional tariffs of 34 percent on US goods.
US tariffs and what that means for NZ
As global share markets tumble, with trillions of dollars wiped from world markets in a couple of days, China has announced retaliatory tariffs of 34 percent on US goods. Audio
Norfolk Island: Population 2,000, tariff 29 percent
Their chief magistrate, Leah Honeywood, says she's just pleased Norfolk Island is being recognised as distinct from Australia. Audio
Trump tariffs: Which countries will retaliate?
Leaders around the world have threatened to ratchet up a trade war with the United States.
Evening business for 4 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market reportNews from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
NZ timber exports immune from Trump tariff hit
The United States was New Zealand's third largest market for timber exports.
'Clearly markets didn't expect this': Tariffs and Kiwisaver
How KiwiSaver managers are coping with market turmoil after Trump's tariff announcements, and what not to do.
Jobseeker settings make it harder to find work - commentators
New Zealand's unemployment rate is up to 5.1 percent and the number of people on the job seeker benefit is also up 11.5 percent since last year with more than 210,000 people on it. But while the… Audio
NZ officials get clarification on Trump's new tariffs
The flat 10 percent duty being applied to US imports will apply on top of any existing tariffs, but there are some exceptions.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 April 2025
In today's episode, heavy rain is hitting the North Island, we get the latest update, Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses what happens next after Trump has hit New Zealand with tariffs, the Auditor… Audio
Trade Minister on Trump's tariffs
Trade Minister Todd McClay said the flat 10 percent duty being applied to US imports will apply on top of any existing tariffs, but there are some exceptions for goods already facing high fees. RNZ… Audio
NZX opens down nearly 1% after Trump tariffs
The New Zealand stock market has opened down after a massive sell-off on Wall Street overnight as tariffs spark recession fears in the United States.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 4 April 2025
On today's episode, former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Phil Goff has doubled down on his comments about Trump, we get reaction from the business community to the Trump administration's… Audio
Kiwi exporters scramble to understand Trump's new tariffs
Some of New Zealand's biggest exporters to the US are trying to come to grips with what exactly the tariffs will mean to them. Audio
Trump remains defiant despite tariff backlash
President Donald Trump is remaining defiant after the unveiling of yesterday's global tariffs. Washington D.C. correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Preparation and concern among NZ exporters as Trump tariffs loom
Some of New Zealand's biggest exporting industries to the US are still coming to grips with the Trump administration's tariffs announcement, and say it's too early to tell what impacts it will have on… Audio
Trump tariffs draw global promises of counter measures
Here is what some governments said about what they would - and would not - do in response.
Wall Street plunges as Trump tariffs rout dollar
Global stocks slumped, government bonds jumped and safe-haven gold touched a record high.
