Economy
Who's really to blame for our economic troubles?
It's not as simple as pointing the finger at government spending cutbacks or the Reserve Bank's interest rate hikes, economists say.
Small business sales drop
However, the month of June was the best since April 2024, with sales up 4.4 percent.
Trump's pause on reciprocal tariffs set to end
Another tariff deadline is looming for countries around the world, with Donald Trump's pause on reciprocal tariffs set to come to an end this week. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to… Audio
Early Business News for 31 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 30 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business confidence rises for second month in a row
But an ANZ chief economist said the recovery was uneven, with residential construction slumping to its worst result this year.
Early Business News for 30 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 July 2025
In today's episode, Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost of living; Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit… Audio
Cost of living speech 'more spin than a front load washing machine' - Labour
The government is on the defensive over its efforts to mitigate the cost of living, even as it announces fresh measures to save voters cash. Audio
New Zealanders urged to break up with property
Is it time to consider selling your property investments and put the money into assets that actually grow the economy? Audio
Retailers on govt's move to ban PayWave surcharges
Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit card purchases by next May will only drive their prices up because they can't afford to absorb the costs. Karori bookshop… Audio
Labour accuses govt of spin over cost-of-living response
Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost-of-living. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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
