Economy
Govt defends record on cost-of-living
The government has mounted a lengthy, full-throated defence of its record on the cost-of-living - and says now is the time to double-down on its economic plan - not back down. Acting political editor… Audio
Builder on access to overseas building supplies
Builders dealing with astronomical prices for building supplies are keenly waiting to see if the government's intervention will make any difference. Substruct builder and managing director Steve Brown… Audio
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on govt banning surcharges
Many businesses are up in arms about the government's decision to ban surcharges on PayWave and Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions by May next year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister… Audio
Govt moves to ban PayWave and credit card surcharges
The government is moving to ban surcharges on PayWave but it's only for Visa and Mastercard and doesn't include online purchases. Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Early Business News for 29 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Govt to stop retailers passing card surcharges on to consumers
Surcharges - the fees we pay when we use PayWave or a credit card - have been labelled our "national embarrassment" by Consumer NZ and now the government is going to stop retailers from passing on the… Audio
Savvy Students: Healthy Eats
If you think student flats survive on beer and not much else, think again. Katy Gosset talks to savvy students who are debunking that stereotype. She learns some healthy hacks and meets one Dunedin… Audio
Evening business for 28 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 28 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Mediawatch: Media milking butter battle
Bitter battles over butter prices have led news bulletins, partly prompted by the finance minister's 'please explain' to Fonterra. But one editor says many in the media missed the point.
'Brought to its knees': Why NZ can't shake the recession
Kiwis were told to "survive til 25" for the economy to pick up - but now one major bank economist says it's probably going to be 2026 before any real improvement happens. Audio
Economic recovery: a tale of two islands
A new report out this morning from Kiwibank shows a widening gap between the North and South Islands. Audio
Evening business for 25 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Surge in house fire deaths over alternative heating methods
In the past year, 17 people have died in avoidable house fires, compared to 13 in a typical year. Audio
Can council rates keep rising like they have?
A major bank says it's likely rates will continue to rise over the next few years.
Getting the spread on all things butter
Why is butter so expensive? Can people power really make a difference? What happens if Fonterra leaves the NZ market? We put all our butter questions to Emma Higgins, Senior Agricultural Analyst at… Audio
