Economy
Evening business for 19th of March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 19 March 2024
Souring consumer sentiment has hit the bottom line of outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands, posting a near $10 million interim loss, with revenue down almost 15 percent.
Anan Zaki has the business news.
…PM Luxon on promised tax cuts
The Prime Minister has admitted the tools the government will use to pay for its promised tax cuts may differ from what National campaigned on.
The government is leaving the specifics of how it will… Audio
Early Business News for 19 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 18 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Expert had concerns on National's projections prior elections
The government still 'intends' to deliver tax cuts by July, but won't lock them in until they've got them past their coalition partners. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has agreed with reports… Audio
Bird recovery centre experiencing cost of living crisis
Northland's sick and beleagured birds may have to find somewhere else nest and recovery, unless a well known local charity lands a cash injection and soon. Each year, the Whangarei bird recovery… Audio
Economic outlook revised down, recovery expected in 2026
The economic outlook for the next 12 months has been revised down, though population growth is expected to support a recovery in 2026.
Govt faces mounting pressure to meet election promises
Back to our top story, the Government is facing mounting financial pressure as it aims to meet election promises.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has not been able to confirm that tax cuts promised to… Audio
Midday Business News for 18 March 2024
The services sector is expanding at the best rate in nearly a year as new orders picked up strongly.
The BNZ-Business New Zealand performance of services sector rose less than a point last month to… Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Winston Peters fiscal hole warnings
The deputy prime minister, and leader of New Zealand First, Winston Peters says the government is facing a fiscal hole of $5.6 billion.
Despite that, Peters is adamant he won't compromise on the… Audio
Early Business News for 18 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Liam Dann: How money works and why it matters
Should you fix or float a mortgage? Is now a good time to buy - or sell? Why does cheese cost so much? And what even is money? These questions and many more are tackled by New Zealand Herald business… Audio
Week in Politics: Landlords and tenants, police and minister
Analysis - Interest deductibility for landlords a help for renters or a "cash handout"? The "insulting" police pay offer, and Luxon's uncomfortable press conference.
NZ could double its debt to build more, economist says
New Zealand should not be afraid of borrowing and spending more to keep up with infrastructure needs, a senior economist says. Audio