Markets

The price of gold has hit US$2000 an ounce for the first time, making it one of the world's best performing assets.  OANDA senior market analyst for Asia Pacific Jeffrey Halley joins the show to… Audio

IAG's profits take a tumble due to Aussie bushfire claims.

Emma Hatton has business. Audio

The telco industry says New Zealanders do not know how good a deal they are getting when it comes to infrastructure.

Logan Church has business. Audio

The service sector bounces back after lockdown.

Emma Hatton has today's business news. Audio

Fletcher Building is cutting its workforce by 10 percent.

Gyles Beckford has the business news. Audio

The head of the Reserve Bank is staying open about whether it will have to expand its bond buying programme to cope with the extra debt the government plans to raise over the next few years.

Andrew… Audio

Manufacturing activity has fallen to record lows as the Covid-19 lockdown hammered the sector.

Andrew McRae has the business news. Audio

The business software firm Xero has clocked its first full year net profit, off the back of a growing customer base and disciplined spending.

Andrew McRae has business. Audio

The country's number three telecommunications company – 2degrees – has reported a sharply higher full year profit.

Andrew McRae has business. Audio

Overseas buyers are keeping an eye on the hotel market, as the sector struggles to stay afloat in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Andrew McRae has business. Audio

The country's biggest fuel retailer, Z-Energy, has reported a large full year loss after large asset write downs and costs of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Andrew McRae has business. Audio

The slump in tourism and broader economy has forced the deferral of a luxury hotel development in downtown Auckland.

Andrew McRae has business. Audio

A large scale government backed social housing programme is being put up not only to address growing demand but also to support the building industry during the covid-19 economic crisis.

Andrew McRae… Audio

The labour market was in reasonable shape before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Official numbers show unemployment was a seasonally adjusted 4-point-2 percent in the three months ended March up from 4… Audio

Property investor and developer Augusta Capital is raising $45-million to strengthen its finances as it faces a hefty loss because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gyles Beckford has the business news. Audio

Westpac is budgeting for a big rise in costs and bad debts because of the Covid 19 virus as its first half profit slumped by nearly 50 percent.

Gyles Beckford has business. Audio

If the cruise industry sinks due to Covid-19, journalist Zachary Crockett will have limited sympathy for the big companies. Crockett decided to dive into the industry and found some questionable facts… Audio

Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest levels since 2008 when the Global Financial Crisis hit and it is predicted to get worse.

Andrew McRae has the business news. Audio

The country's biggest bank has reported a sharp fall in first half profit as its costs increased and it put aside more for the negative impact of the looming economic downturn.

Andrew McRae has… Audio

The supermarket property owner, Investore Property, is looking to raise a 100-million dollars through a share issue, to expand its portfolio.

Andrew McRae has the business news. Audio