Bernard Hickey
The cost of the pandemic: the financial winners and losers
Analysis by a financial journalist has found the Government's Covid-19 policies have made the wealthy hundreds of billions of dollars richer, while the poor sunk $400 million further into debt to the… Audio
Bernard Hickey on the supermarket duopoly conundrum
Last week the Commerce Commission put out a draft review of the retail grocery sector, suggesting the government intervene in our supermarket duopoly. Business columnist Bernard Hickey gives his… Audio
The problem with economists' forecasts
The data is clear: economists' forecasts are often wrong. Given their track record, shouldn't these prognostications come with more caveats and disclaimers when they're broadcast by the media? Audio
The problem with economists' forecasts
The data is clear: economists' forecasts are often wrong. Given their track record, shouldn't these prognostications come with more caveats and disclaimers when they're broadcast by the media?
AudioWhy interest rates are rising while the OCR is on hold
Last week was a big one for economists. Rising interest rates and a record increase to inflation. So what does it all mean? Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about what's going on. Audio
Bernard Hickey on his most despairing and ugly column ever
Bernard Hickey coined a column he wrote last week the ugliest and most despairing he has ever written. Audio
Why businesses need to slash their carbon emissions
Bernard Hickey has been looking at the Climate Change Commissions latest recommendations. He says that while the Government is dragging its heels, businesses will need to forge ahead on their own to… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Ali Jones
On the Weekend Panel this morning, looking back on the last seven days, we have Ali Jones, from Red PR, and economic commentator Bernard Hickey. They look at the Government vaccine rollout and the… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Burnett and Conor English (Part 2)
Part 2: Kathryn Burnett and Conor English discuss 'ute culture' with Bernard Hickey, tsunami preparedness, cheap tomatoes, and parking madness in Hamilton. Audio
Reserve Bank told to consider housing when decision-making
Business journalist Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about the Reserve Bank's new remit to consider house prices when making decisions. Audio
Housing crisis: Is rezoning the answer?
Senior business journalist Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about the suggestion by the National Party to rezone land to address the housing crisis. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Linda Clark
It's the last Weekend Panel for 2020, and we're joined by Linda Clark and Bernard Hickey. Today, they'll be looking closely at housing in New Zealand. Audio
Public servants told to stop dodging paywalls
Bernard Hickey, who writes about economics, business and politics at The Kaka, speaks to The Panel. Audio
RBNZ moves will lead to more housing heat - business journalist
The Reserve Bank will today announce new measures in its fight for cheap money and economic recovery from the pandemic.
Business journalist Bernard Hickey expects the bank's latest monetary policy… Audio
Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani
Sunday Morning panellists Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani offer their views on Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump in the US election.
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Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani
Panellists Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani look at the lay of the land in post-election New Zealand and pre-election US, New Zealand's euthanasia and cannabis referenda, a possible NZ Covid inquiry… Audio
CovidCard fall out after supporters back out of development
A number of high profile supporters have withdrawn their support in developing a CovidCard Newsroom Pro managing editor, Bernard Hickey, talks to Jesse about what's been going on behind the scenes. Audio
Closed borders: Is the cure worse than the disease?
The closed borders protecting us from Covid-19 is keeping us healthy, but having unexpected consequences for our economy. Audio
Extended interview with Bernard Hickey
Our extended interview with business journalist Bernard Hickey from Newsroom and host of RNZ's Two Cents Worth Podcast. Audio
Covering a country under lockdown
Our media have plenty of ‘emergency journalism’ experience after several major disasters and crises in recent years. But covering the whole country going into lockdown was a new one - and in spite of… Audio