Money
House resale profits hit record high
A CoreLogic report shows median gain on resales stands at $347,000, but it indicates the strong profits won't last forever.
Covid-19: Biggest employers absent from wage subsidy scheme
Applicants for the wage subsidy have been coming thick and fast, with 128,000 since the scheme opened on Friday and almost half billion dollars already paid out.
But the country's biggest employers… Audio
Electronics create retail sector buzz before lockdown, figures show
New figures show the retail sector was buoyant ahead of the nationwide lockdown, with sales of electronics leading the charge.
Finance Minister grilled on state of finances
The Finance Minister has been (virtually) grilled on the state of the country's finances as the nationwide lockdown marches on into its second week. Covid Alert Level 4 is costing the country $1.5… Audio
Tips for managing your money
Janet Xuccoa has more than 30 years experience working in banking institutions and professional services practices. Her book Women & Money: Mastering The Struggle contains her insights into how money… Audio
How to grow an online audience and make real money
The former Apprentice Aotearoa contestant and social media guru Kennedy Anderson gives us an inside look into the world of influencers and content creators and how they make real money from social… Audio
Mid Canty rugby boss opposes chipping in for Christchurch stadium
Mid Canterbury rugby's boss has promised some terse conversations with council heads if money is poured into the Christchurch stadium at the expense of local developments.
Covid-19 lockdown: Economic impact begins to bite
The economic impact of lockdown is starting to bite.
In Auckland's CBD - a week of level four restrictions is estimated to cost at least $20 million in consumer spending.
Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Evening business for 20 August 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6268721962001 Video, Audio
More than $180k spent on clean car ads
The Transport Agency spent more than $180,000 advertising the Clean Car Discount during the first month of the policy.
The advertising paid for print and radio ads, as well as posters, flyers and… Audio
Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold....for now
The Reserve Bank was widely expected to lift rates in its review of the Official Cash rate yesterday, but decided against it due to the latest Covid-19 lockdown. Susie speaks with ANZ Chief Economist… Audio
Covid-19: Finance Minister on new wage subsidy round
Applications will open tomorrow for the wage subsidy for employers which have a 40 percent drop in revenue because of the Covid-19 lockdown.
The government says it has the resources to be able to pay… Audio
Official cash rate - remains unchanged
To tell us more about the decision to keep rates on hold at 0.25 percent, RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford joins us. Audio
Lockdown triggering support payments for businesses
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says businesses that have a 40 percent drop in revenue will be eligible for the government's wage subsidy scheme.
How to pay off your mortgage faster
With mortgage interest rates widely tipped to about to rise, Liz Koh has advice on how to get your mortgage paid off faster. She says it's all about structuring your loan the right way. Liz is a… Audio
Reserve Bank poised to increase OCR to ease economic pressures
The Reserve Bank looks set to deliver its first rise in the official cash rate in seven years on Wednesday.
The Weekend Panel with Richard Harman and Brigitte Morten
Among other topics this morning, our Weekend panellists will be looking at the tough Covid-19 decisions, the disappearance of cash in society, the Winston Churchill painting from Parliament and the… Audio
Auckland CBD businesses still waiting for govt help over CRL
An Albert Street business owner, struggling to turn a profit alongside ongoing City Rail Link works, has let rip in the blame game being played by the government.
Transport Minister Michael Wood… Video, Audio
Christchurch mayor nervous about how to pay for bigger stadium
The Christchurch Mayor is nervous about how the city will pay for an upsized multi-use arena, but believes it is what residents want.
Christchurch City council yesterday backtracked on a decision to… Audio
Here, not back again - Amazon's Lord of the Rings heads to UK
It's bye bye Bilbo, as Amazon Studios is packing up shop and moving production for series two of its multi-billion dollar Lord of the Rings series to the United Kingdom.
The government has taken… Audio