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Little change in housing market despite interest rate drops
The latest QV House Price Index indicates residential property values rose an average of just 0.5 percent over the summer.
Nicola Willis on scrapping Living Wage requirement
The economic growth minister plans to scrap the Living Wage requirement for contractors providing cleaning, security, and catering services to government agencies. Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cleaner concerned over plans to remove Living Wage
A cleaner working for a government agency says removing the Living Wage also removes people's ability to survive. Liam Shaw is one of those workers and he spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How much cash can you withdraw from your bank?
RNZ asked the banks what limits there are on what people can withdraw.
US tariffs on steel and aluminium come into effect
US tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports have come into effect, and the EU has already retaliated with counter-tariffs. Brussels correspondent Will Denselow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Have home owners made the right call?
4.99% interest rates have been enough to pull borrowers back from short-term fixes. So what happens now?
How to ride the markets during turbulent times
Uncertainty due to the rollout of the US's tariffs has put some people's shares into a spin. Audio
Tax reforms needed to bolster economic growth - IMF report
The government needs to get control of its finances and make broad based tax and regulatory changes, according to the International Monetary Fund.
All that glitters is very much gold
The price of gold is booming, hitting all-time highs this month. It's hit the point in the market cycle where we're being sent press releases for new gold investment schemes. The words "Store of… Audio
Trump rejects Australia's bid for exemption from tariffs
Hopes for a reprieve from the tariffs were buoyed at first, but now dashed.
Briscoe Group makes near record full year sales
The group made $791.5m in revenue for the 12 months ended January, compared to $792.0m the same time a year ago.
What Donald Trump actually wants from tariffs
Analysis - The US president believes tariffs are cure for all economic woes. But as the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
On today's episode, leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector", the… Audio
Hey big spenders: What foreign investors will really want from the infrastructure summit
Analysis - To attract crucial infrastructure investment from overseas, the government are looking at public-private partnerships, but what do investors want?
Worried investors switch KiwiSaver funds - it may be a mistake
Members spooked by market movements have been moving to more conservative funds.
Calculated risk: Will the next Reserve Bank governor relax capital requirements for banks?
Since 2022, banks have been required to hold enough equity to be able to survive a one-in-200-year event.
The Panel with Madison Burgess-Smith and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Madison Burgess-Smith and Martin Cocker. They discuss ANZ's profit report (and their defense of it), banning swearing for F1 drivers, and… Audio
New report highlights dramatic growth in Māori economy
Māori contributions to the economy have far surpassed the projected goal of '$100 billion by 2030,' a new report has revealed.
Five things to do if you're worried about your KiwiSaver balance
Markets are wobbly, here's what you need to know.
US markets plunge over Trump recession comments
Stocks have falled, bitcoin has stumbled and Wall Street's fear gauge has hit its highest level this year after the US president warned of a "period of transition". Audio
