Money
Reserve Bank cuts official cash rate to 3.5 percent
The central bank said the economy was facing headwinds, but inflation was contained and there were signs of growth.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Economists predict OCR cut
Economists are predicting a drop in the official cash rate this afternoon, with broad expectations of a 25 basis point cut to 3-point-5 percent. Charlotte speaks to RNZ's money correspondent Susan… Audio
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
Musk brands Trump aide 'dumber than a sack of bricks' in tariff spat
Musk blasted Trump's senior trade advisor Peter Navarro as "truly a moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks" in a growing rift over US tariff policy.
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.
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
The Pre-Panel for 8 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Olivia Wilson to discuss the news of the day. Audio
Feature interview: author Rumaan Alam on wealth and the ultra-rich
It's a good time to be a billionaire. They're richer than ever and there are more of them in the world today. As the ultra-wealthy push for more power and influence, the line between privilege and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Audio
S&P500 sees biggest market swing ever recorded
It followed the second-biggest just a few days earlier.
Why Netflix has increased its subscription cost
Netflix users will see a bump in their bills by between $3 and $6 a month for the streaming service. Audio
KiwiSaver balances drop amid tariff turmoil
Global financial markets have continued to fall, in response to tough new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rising weekly fees put retirement village residents under pressure
Some can't move, even if they need to, association says
Claim by late war vet adds $3.2b to govt liability
Sir Wira Gardiner's successful claim his glioblastoma was caused by Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam has prompted the government to increase its liability for veterans.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand share market fell more than 3.1 percent on Monday morning, the biggest single session fall since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Households are being asked… Audio
Thrift Season 4 Trailer
Thrift is back! We've got a bunch of new tips from free fitness hacks to how to make your own cleaning products. We find out how to get the best from our vege boxes and visit a clothing swap where… Audio
'Surprise' island nation Tokelau targeted for US tariffs
A Tokelau official says the country received no warning of the 10 percent tariff, despite weekly contact with US officials. Audio
More than 50 nations want to start trade talks with US after tariffs, Trump officials say
The countries have not been named and details about the talks are unknown. Audio