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Economist on official inflation figures
Economists are picking today's official inflation figures will show prices are rising more slowly than they have for three years. KiwiBank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Low lamb prices could see more farmers planting trees
"Hardly any" sheep and beef farmers are breaking even and many will be looking for other uses for their land, agricultural consultant says.
Contractors and consultants under fire in public sector
Police and NZTA is spending big on contractors and consultants as other core public sector agencies cut staff Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for 17 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Skin deep beauty and the pain that goes with it
The beauty industry in New Zealand is a wild west devoid of regulation, and the price people are paying can take the form of scars, burns and infections. Audio
Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
Woman turns plumbing plan into more than a pipe dream
A woman who has proved herself in a male-dominated trade wants to own a business so she can give others a break. Audio
One NZ faces court action over alleged 111 calling breaches
The telco has failed in its responsibility to provide vulnerable consumers with a means of calling 111 in a power cut, Commerce Commission says. Audio
Do you shop around for a Kiwisaver provider?
Simplicity has been rated as New Zealanders' favourite Kiwisaver provider in Consumer NZ's latest Kiwisaver satisfaction survey. Georgie Hanafin asked people if they feel like they're getting a good… Audio
Evening business for 16 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Whangarei CBD suffering in tough economic times
Several shops in Whangarei's CBD are quietly closing down as tough economic times bite. North Chamber president Tim Robinson. Audio
How planes from NZ might end up making rain in Thailand
Aotearoa's only commercial aircraft manufacturer says it new plane is ideal for hot, high places with humid conditions. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 April
On today's episode we hear from Finance Minister Nicola Willis on cuts to the public sector, Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for calm in the region, the banking sector is… Audio
Stuff to provide news bulletins to replace Newshub
Warner Bros. Discovery has done a deal with Stuff to provide news to replace Newshub. It will keep news on TV channel Three from July 6 and help Three retain some viewers. It also means important…
Housing market activity picking up, new data shows
Housing market activity last month was boosted by a 23 percent increase in the number of listings.
Cost of driving EVs climbs after Road User Charges
The cost of driving an electric vehicle has jumped this month - but are they still an affordable option? Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts reports. Audio
Hastings could face rates rise of 25 percent
Hastings homeowners may be hit with a 25 percent rates rise as the city grapples with how to pay for the huge amount of cyclone recovery work still ahead. Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst spoke to… Audio
