Inflation
UK: Truss loses second minister amid extraordinary scenes
It's been an extraordinary evening in UK politics, with some pundits saying it looks like a "death spiral" for Prime Minister Liz Truss, who's been in the job for just six weeks. There was total chaos… Audio
Domestic inflation rise 'a shocker' - economists
'A shocker - to put it politely.' That's the assessment from Kiwibank economists to the biggest domestic inflation rise since records began.
Surging food and household costs have kept inflation close… Audio
Consumer news: Credit card rewards plummet
Credit card rewards have begun plummeting, and the reason may not be what you'd expect. Consumer NZ's head of communications and campaigns Gemma Rasmussen joins Kathryn to explain. Audio
Inflation higher than expected
Consumer prices rose 2.2 per cent in the three months ended September - well above expectation. RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford joins Kathryn to discuss the latest figures. Audio
Making cents of our dollar
Why are there so many rainclouds over so many of the world's currencies? Audio
Recession averted in NZ, but will interest rates rise further?
NZ's economy's grew 1.7 percent in the past three months - defying more pessimistic forecasts. It is a complete turnaround on the slump experienced during an Omicron-riddled March quarter.
But anyone… Video, Audio
Inflation and its impact on retirement savings
A new report out this morning from Massey's New Zealand Financial Education and Research Centre - finds inflation is becoming a significant factor for superannuitants and those planning for their… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
The latest from Europe from our correspondent Seamus Kearney. Amid mounting concern in Europe about Russian gas cuts, Germany has announced a major energy relief package to tackle rising inflation and… Audio
Inflation likely to remain high for several years, economists predict
New Zealanders are expected to face a tough year with inflation, housing and a tight labour market set to put the screws on the economy.
The Week in Detail: Reserve Bank, Ukraine, and the Pacific
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The hand that holds the purse strings
Why is the Reserve Bank facing flak from every angle over its economic handling of the pandemic? Audio
Latest inflation figures: RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford
Inflation is expected to hit a fresh three-decade high in numbers due at 10:45 am. Economists are forecasting the annual rate to go just above seven percent. RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford… Audio
'Double your money' property pitches still circulating
Property prices are sliding after decades of big returns for investors - and property stories and ads have been highly profitable for the media in that time too. Recent warnings the ‘one way bet' on… Audio
The worst of times?
There‘s plenty of worrying news around at the moment - alongside crisis claims in the media about imminent economic recession and even collective national depression. Are the media helping us identify… Audio
Do we need to fear another recession?
It came as a surprise to economists, but GDP fell 0.2 percent in the March quarter - is New Zealand in for another recession? Audio
Why you should be investing for the long term
Senior market analyst Jeffrey Halley joins the show to discuss interest rates and a number of other financial matters, including why New Zealanders should be putting their money in term deposits for… Audio
Hawke's Bay charity saves tonnes of food from landfill
Tons of perfectly good produce from New Zealand farms, orchards and processing plants, once destined for landfill, is being saved and filling fridges, pantries and hungry children's tummies around the… Audio
Calling Home: Ashleigh Stewart in Toronto
Investigative journalist Ashleigh Stewart lives in downtown Toronto with her husband Stuart McCready, but more recently she has been stationed in Ukraine covering the war there. She's Calling Home… Audio
From inflation to stagflation
Market analyst Jeffrey Halley joins the show to explain what stagnation is and why we don't need to start worrying about depression just yet, despite the economic outlook globally looking challenging… Audio
Tightening of purse strings set to hit small businesses - Xero
The small business economy is continuing to perform, but signs of inflationary pressure are beginning to show.