Economy
Early Business News for 10 March 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Where do Kiwis cut back when we feel the pinch?
A recent survey reveals how the struggle to balance costs is forcing many Kiwis to make the hard choice between essentials such as food and healthcare. Audio
Where do Kiwis cut back when we feel the pinch?
Emanuel Kalafetalis from Research New Zealand joins Jim to discuss the results of a recent survey that asked if people are cutting back on their spending, and if so, what is being cut? Audio
MP gets big promotion in Labour reshuffle
Tangi Utikere has moved up seven spots and picked up the Local Government portfolio as Chris Hipkins announces a new 'economic team'.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Audio
Petrol prices expected to drop
Some good news for drivers as petrol prices are expected to drop in the coming days. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
The rising rage of the world's (formerly) nicest people
Canadians are united in their horror over US tariffs that have the power to plunge the country into recession and cause mass unemployment.
Early Business News for 7 March 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Should well-off pensioners pay higher tax?
A researcher is suggesting providing NZ Super as a tax-free grant, and taxing other income at higher rates.
Canadians go from anxious to angry over Trump moves
Canadians are united in their horror over US tariffs that have the power to plunge the country into recession and cause mass unemployment Audio
Evening business for 6 March 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business confidence in Auckland remains in doldrums
However, it has improved slightly, "with fewer businesses reporting negative sentiment", the Auckland Business Chamber boss says.
Retaliatory tariffs could be on the table if US imposes tariffs on NZ: Trade Minister
Trade Minister Todd McClay won't rule retaliatory tariffs in or out if the US imposes tariffs on NZ, but also says officials are considering all options for New Zealand's response, if tariffs were to… Audio
Adrian Orr resigns mid-term as Reserve Bank Governor
An economist says Adrian Orr's resignation as Reserve Bank Governor is unprecedented and raises questions about confidence in the bank's leadership. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen spoke to… Audio
US - Canada trade war in full swing
The trade war between the United States and Canada is in full swing and will have wide ranging consequences in both nations. Globe and Mail journalist Steven Chase spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US and Canada go tit for tat on tariffs in trade war
The US has imposed 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian goods except energy generation, which has a 10 percent tariff. In response, Canada has slapped a 25 percent tariff on almost $190 billion worth of… Audio
