Economy
A city with a cashflow problem
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there's no government hero coming to the rescue. Audio
Another OCR cut on the cards, but how many more?
The Reserve Bank will resume cutting interest rates this week, but whether there will be any more remains an open question.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18th August 2025
In today's episode, Auckland business leaders' say the city's economy still needs a kick start; Donald Trump is claiming his summit with Vladimir Putin was a 10 out of 10 and made a lot of progress… Audio
Auckland business leader begs government for economic plan
Auckland CBD's business association is asking the government to collaborate on a plan to revive the city's economy.
Planned return of live cattle export gets held up
Legislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the cogs of Cabinet.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Luxon says he's 'focused 100%' on economy, not passports
The PM denies the government has lost its focus, as calls intensify for action to help Auckland. Audio
PM Luxon on calls for govt to help Auckland economy
There's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Business News for 18 August 2025
Morning Business News for 18 August 2025. Audio
Food prices rising fastest since 2023
Food prices rose 5 percent in the year ended July, compared to a 4.6 percent rise the month before.
'Not a drill': Cruise industry brainstorms over falling visitor numbers
The industry conference in Napier is wrestling with the issues facing the tourism sector.
Evening business for 14 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Christchurch Hospital staff poised to strike for two hours
Health NZ has urged the Nurses' Organisation to return to the bargaining table.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 August
In today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio
Auckland mayor renews call for bed tax
Auckland's mayor is renewing his call for a bed tax for the supercity, as it deals with some serious economic troubles. Auckland mayor Wayne Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
More people making losses when selling their homes
In the second quarter of this year, one in 10 home sellers made a loss, the highest proportion since 2014.
The true cost of the country's boom in failing businesses
New Zealand is on track for a record number of liquidations this year - again - but it's not all doom and gloom for Kiwi businesses.
