Economy
More pain for supermarket shoppers once war impact kicks in
Shoppers will take another hit when the fallout from the Iran war hits the supermarket shelves, a Foodstuffs boss says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 March
Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to claims made online by ex-wife; Weekly political panel with Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; Foodstuffs North Island boss responds to increase in food prices… Audio
Is Nicola Willis's 'worst-case' scenario not bad enough?
The finance minister said that in the event of a prolonged conflict in Iran, lasting until the end of the year, inflation could hit that level, as modelled by Treasury.
Foodstuffs boss responds to increase in food prices
Food prices have surged, with supermarket shoppers braced for even higher totals at the till. Prices are up 4.5%, with mince up 23%. The conflict in the Middle East has the potential to exacerbate… Audio
Effects of Middle East conflict felt by farmers
The flow-on effects from the conflict in Iran are being felt by farmers. Fuel prices are up, and the Middle East is also a major player in fertiliser trade, producing about 40 per cent of the world's… Audio
Global markets are struggling, but Kiwis are used to it
America's war in Iran has hit global markets, but after a tough five years for the New Zealand Stock Exchange, things here may finally be looking up.
The future of the NZX
America's war in Iran has hit global markets, but after a tough five years for the New Zealand Stock Exchange, things here may finally be looking up Audio
The Panel with Tim Batt and Jenni Giblin, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Tim Batt and Jenni Giblin. First up, the Public Service Association is calling for a loosening of the government's in-office mandates as… Audio
NZ economy to face crunch point over next two weeks - economist
Treasury's worst case scenario of a 3.7 percent rise in inflation is still too optimistic, says a leading economist.
Economist warning fuel choke point could come in a fortnight
A leading economist is warning New Zealand to brace for two weeks time - which they say could be when the country experiences a real fuel choke point. Petrol has gone up about 50 cents per litre since… Audio
Investment in electric trucks paying off as fuel prices rise
The immediate economic shock of the Iran War of course is oil. Petrol has gone past $3, with some predicting it could get to $4. One company less likely to be feeling the pinch on this is Waste… Audio
Market Update for 17 March 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Petrol at $4 is closer than you might think
Oil prices have already shot up dramatically and it's feasible they'll go even higher, economists say. Audio
Market Update for 17 March 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Fuel prices puts pressure on struggling families - budgeting service
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was looking at targeted, temporary support for some households if the Middle East conflict worsened.
'Emergency package' could help low income families
Economist Susan St John says New Zealand is already in a "crisis" and low income families are likely most affected Audio
Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket
Gavins business manager Chris Paterson said they have been forking out an extra $60,000 a week since prices went up. Audio
Fuel crisis: Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?
Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices - but some types of food may be more affected than others. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 March
Nicola Willis is in for the Prime Minister who is in Samoa; With the conflict in the Middle East continuing, warnings over increasing costs of fuel and groceries; There's also warnings the conflict… Audio
