OECD
How to unleash New Zealand's digital productivity
New Zealand's being urged to do everything it can do now to boost its digital productivity, before it loses out to other OECD nations racing on the information super-highway. The recent 2022 OECD… Audio
OECD warns action needed for New Zealand to meet emissions targets
The OECD is warning New Zealand that relying on tree planting and carbon credits to slash emissions may not hold water internationally much longer.
OECD report highlights risk of government COVID debt
The OECD says rising debt due to government Covid stimulus and the soaring housing market are risks for the economy. The Paris based intergovernmental economic organisation has issued its three yearly… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Sam Stubbs and Brigitte Morten
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Brigitte Morten and Sam Stubbs. They'll be discussing the Budget, how safe we feel in New Zealand, what Martin Bashir did, how much we pay our nurses, and the… Audio
Epic interview with Trump’s Kiwi
New Zealander Chris Liddell kept a low profile during his time on Trump’s team in the White House over the past four years. But last weekend TVNZ aired an hour-long chat with the man who’s now… Audio
Political points, talking points, moot points
President Trump wants his Kiwi right-hand man in the White House to be the next head of the OECD, sparking political debate this week about whether New Zealand should endorse him. While parties sought… Audio
Study shows Kiwis are living longer in poor health
The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factor Study 2019 was published in the Lancet this week. It shows that New Zealanders are now living longer than ever but spending more years in poor… Audio
OECD gives NZ good report card, but could do better
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development -- the developed nations club -- has given New Zealand a solid report card for economic performance and backed its move to a wellbeing budget… Audio
Middle class incomes stagnating
A new report shows the incomes of the middle class in the OECD are stagnating. The ultra-rich are getting more and the report says there will be political consequences because of this. Economics… Audio
Carrie Exton: how the world measures wellbeing
When it comes to wellbeing, few people would have a better sense of how the world is faring than Carrie Exton, head of monitoring global wellbeing and its progress in the OECD's Statistics and Data… Audio
AI poses less risk to jobs than feared - OECD
Fewer people's jobs are likely to be destroyed by artificial intelligence and robots than has been suggested by a much-cited study, an OECD report says.
Cook Islands first 'developed' Pacific Island nation
The Cook Islands is about to become a 'developed' nation. The OECD will officially declare the 15 islands a developed nation at the end of next year. It is a first Pacific island country to be deemed… Audio
'Awful' suicide rate hits NZ's child welfare rating
A recent OECD report praises New Zealanders' living standards, but a new report from UNICEF says the country is failing its children and teenagers.
NZ's weak productivity in OECD's sights
New Zealanders generally enjoy high living standards, but the country's labour productivity continues to be a weakness, the organisation's latest report says.
NZ told to do more to help redundant workers
A big drop in pay, working hours and job quality. A new OECD report finds people who find work after they're laid off are considerably worse off. Audio
NZ's economic growth model pushing environmental limits - report
Freshwater pollution and increasing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture are among the biggest challenges New Zealand's environment faces, says the OECD. Audio
OECD pushes for water charging in NZ in 10 year report
The OECD has waded into the water debate saying it's believed for the last decade that some form of pricing is needed in New Zealand to influence the way the resource is used. Audio
NZEI says primary school funding is well below the OECD average
Schools are having to cut essential resources because government funding is not keeping pace with the real cost of education, the NZEI says.
Tax expert says govt should reject OECD recommendations
A tax expert says the government should reject the OECD's recommendations aimed at addressing tax avoidance by multinational companies, as they are far too complex. Audio
Future of NZ economy looks solid - OECD
NZ should be one of the world's stronger growing economies in the coming year, but needs to deal with growing inequality, says the OECD's latest global outlook.