Money
Food inflation continues to rise
Food prices have risen at their fastest pace in more than a year driven by more expensive dairy products. Infometrics Economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Which numbers in the Budget are 'real'?
The language of the Budget sometimes takes a professional to decode. The Detail takes a look at what's real and what's nominal.
When more money doesn't mean more nice things
The language of the Budget sometimes takes a professional to decode. A look at what's real, and what's nominal. Audio
Proposal to slash another 68 DOC roles
The changes come as part of the public sector's efforts to reach government savings targets.
NZX boss says regulations changes will attract more local businesses
Changes to market regulations making prospective financial information (PFI) optional will make it a much more attractive option for local businesses, says its head.
Food prices rise at fastest rate in more than a year
The price of butter increased 65 percent, cheese was up 24 percent, and milk 15 percent.
'Poorly prepared': Scathing report on OT released
The Office of the Auditor-General said last year it would investigate the procurement and contract management practices of Oranga Tamariki.
Falling interest saving home loan borrowers $2.2b, bank says
BNZ says falling interest rates will put $2.2 billion dollars into the pockets of New Zealanders with mortgages over the six months to a year. Audio
House prices fall as sellers get reality check
Sellers are increasingly willing to meet the market to get their properties sold, the Real Estate Institute says.
Almost one in 10 house sellers taking a loss
What latest prices and holding times say about the property market.
Burberry plans to slash 1700 jobs to cut costs
The luxury brand is in the early stages of a turnaround plan and narrowly avoided a loss for its 2025 financial year.
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant. They discuss the Green Party's alternative budget, Cannes red carpet nudity ban, and why blind people are… Audio
Biggest bank bottom of customer rankings
Consumer has released its bank rankings, and says country's biggest bank needs to think about how it can do better.
Mayor, community back Resene workers' battle for Living Wage
One worker said he had to choose between buying his child a birthday gift or paying the bills.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 May 2025
In today's episode, nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's FamilyBoost policy has been poured into administration costs, Labour says the government's move to quash 33 pay equity claims is… Audio
What went wrong for Flick?
It set out to "disrupt Aotearoa's outdated, self-serving" electricity industry, but is now being folded into one of the country's big gentailers. What happened?
Govt criticised for its abuse in care compensation scheme
The government's being told its compensation scheme for survivors of state abuse offers nothing but bandaids for bullet wounds. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
'Addicted to spending': Ratepayers fight 'wicked' 12% rates rise
One resident is questioning the scale of the rates rise when inflation is less than 3 percent.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on FamilyBoost policy
Nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's FamilyBoost policy has been poured into administration costs, and not into the back pockets of families. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to… Audio
Labour critical of admin costs of National's FamilyBoost policy
Nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's flagship FamilyBoost programme has gone towards running the scheme, instead of helping families. Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke… Audio