Bill Rosenberg

The Prime Minister, John Key and his Indian counterpart, Manmohan Singh, have met overnight in New Delhi to try to fast track a free trade deal. Audio

Figures provided by Treasury suggest the Government could be borrowing significantly less than the current $380-million per week which it claims is necessary to maintain current levels of expenditure… Audio

Figures provided by the Treasury suggest the Government has been borrowing about $100-million a week more than it needs to this financial year. Audio

Phil O'Reilly from Business New Zealand and Bill Rosenberg from the Council of Trade Unions debate the current Kiwisaver issues. Audio

There's a warning that proposed new spy laws will make it easier for the SIS to create a permanent army of informants who are immune from prosecution. Audio

The Opposition is accusing the Government of a slash-and-burn approach to spending, in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake. Prime Minister John Key says he wants no new spending in this year's… Audio

The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled plans to sell off parts of state-owned power companies. We talk to Executive Director of Milford Asset Management Brian Gaynor, Business Roundtable Executive… Audio

The Government has been warned by the international credit rating agency Standard and Poor's that New Zealand's rating could be downgraded. Audio

Supporters of Public Private Partnerships say the opening up of government building projects to independent investors could provide a multi-billion dollar boost to capital markets. Audio

Nigel Stirling looks at the issue of foreign investment amid the debate about Chinese companies bidding for NZ dairy farms. Audio

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to lift the official cash rate today for the second consecutive month. Audio

The Reserve Bank is expected to lift interest rates for the first time in almost three years when it reviews the Official Cash Rate. Audio

Kiwibank has asked the Government for a cash injection and the Minister of Finance, Bill English, has already floated the idea of a partial sale of the bank to help fund future growth. Audio

Before the announcement of expected tax cuts in next week's Budget, a new report shows New Zealand has one of the lowest tax burdens in the developed world. Audio

The unemployment rate is expected to peak in the next three months but its still likely to be some time before the dole queue shortens significantly. Audio

One of the country's top retailers believes the economy could lapse back into recession just as the government feels the pain of an unexpected fall in tax revenue. Audio

Fonterra-watchers say New Zealand's largest company is getting ready for another tilt at a listing on the stock market. Audio

The Labour Party says the Prime Minister should be embarassed by a downgrade in New Zealand's credit rating outlook, having tried so hard to avoid one with the Budget. Audio

Westpac says it will have no option but to increase interest rates if the Reserve Bank pushes ahead with new rules on how banks source their funds. Audio