Economy
Early Business News for 16 June 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Economic growth expected to rise amid optimism
Economic growth numbers are due this morning with the consensus for a rise of zero-point-7 percent for the three months ended March. The 2degrees Shaping Business study found that 45 percent of those… Audio
Evening business for 18 June 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Luxon arrives in China intent on building on positive
The prime minister says the China visit is important right now given the immense global uncertainty.
Gloom in capital as consumer confidence perks up slightly
Despite the increase, confidence still remains firmly entrenched below 100, which is regarded as pessimism.
Government to spend $16.5m to help Reserve Bank battle inflation
The government is changing how inflation data is reported.
Economists forecast higher than expected GDP figures
The quarterly GDP figures are out on Thursday, with many economists forecasting higher than expected growth of around 0.7 percent. BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for 18 June 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Current sick leave entitlements 'manifestly unfair'
An Auckland business owner says it is adding a significant burden in tough economic times. Audio
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Mark Knoff-Thomas Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Lizzie Marvelly and Mark Knoff-Thomas. They hear why police want body cameras and they learn what the privacy implications may be, and… Audio
Evening business for 17 June 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Annual food inflation highest since late 2023
It comes on the back of strong dairy and meat prices.
Unsecured creditors need more protection: customer
A customer who has been left $2000 out of pocket due to the failure of an appliance retailer says there need to be better protections for unsecured creditors. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke… Audio
Christopher Luxon's first visit to China as the Prime Minister
Christopher Luxon is on his way to China for his first visit as prime minister- taking off from Whenuapai just before 7am on Tuesday. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
