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Trump presses Powell to cut rates during tense visit to Fed
The encounter between the two men became heated as Trump criticised recent renovation costs and interest rates.
Butter wars: 'Nothing cures high prices like high prices'
Analysis - But solving the problem is not a matter of waving a magic economic wand.
Commerce Commission raises issues with Viridian Metro Performance Glass merger
The loss of competition could cause an increase in price and delivery timeframes, the commission says.
What you need to know about a 150,000-customer banking class action
ASB and ANZ have rejected an offer to settle a class action suit against them, for about $300 million.
National MP says Labour bill will improve financial conditions for retirement village residents
A leaked recording has revealed a National MP thinks a Labour Party plan will improve the financial conditions for retirement village residents. Labour's spokesperson for seniors Ingrid Leary spoke to… Audio
Helping 'wealthiest generation in history' give money away
Fund managers are adding staff whose job it is to help investors work out what to do with their wealth when they die.
The story behind Rocket Lab's soaring shares
"If the balloon pops, it can go real fast, real quick."
Govt orders Sport NZ to scrap transgender inclusion guidelines
NZ First's spoken about defunding sporting bodies that support trans inclusion - but its 2023 manifesto also spoke about making people healthier by promoting exercise and sport programmes including… Audio
How Auckland's affordability story got better
Recent rankings of unaffordable cities around the world have been notable for one thing - our biggest city is no longer in the top 10.
Nanogirl Labs unlikely to pay $260,000 tax debt, liquidators say
The company provided science live shows, education and STEM kits to children. Audio
Increasing number of graduates chasing entrepreneurship
A survey base on 1200 New Zealand graduate students found over 40 percent aim to own a business.
Mayors on govt proposal for rates caps
The government is considering options to control rate rises, including placing a cap on how much local councils can increase rates. Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe and Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan spoke to… Audio
Sharp rise in housing and personal loans hardship cases over past year
Banks and other lending groups are being more accommodating in their approach to borrowers in deep financial trouble.
Rents fall for first time since 2009
National median rents in the three months to May dropped 0.3 percent from the year before - the first fall in 16 years.
Australian financier's crypto ambitions for Nauru
An Australian finance director has flown to Nauru with ambitions to turn it into the crypto powerhouse of the Pacific. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths… Audio
International visitor numbers back to 93% of pre-Covid figures - DOC
Bookings at Department of Conservation huts, campsites and Great Walks brought in more than $13 million last summer.
New butter factory isn't expected to cut prices
The country's newest butter plant is not expected to lower soaring prices at the supermarket checkout.
NZ donors to Gaza fighting Givealittle after page shut down
New Zealand donors are fighting Givealittle for refunds after a fundraising page for people in need in Gaza was shut down over concerns around funding terrorist groups and money laundering. Ciara… Audio
NZers will need to deal with high butter prices for longer: Dairy analyst
A dairy analyst says New Zealanders will have to put up with high butter prices for the time being, until commodity prices and consumer demand subsides. Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey… Audio
