Economy
Students struggling to get by as summer jobs dry up
Flipping burgers, stacking shelves and folding clothes, the work that students used to dread, is now becoming a pipe dream for many. Students are applying for record numbers of jobs but there just… Audio
AI concerns have ripple effect on NZ stock market, after Wall Street slump
The NZX was down more than 180 points on Friday, before trimming its losses in the afternoon.
What Trump's backflip on beefed up tariffs means
A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Donald Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted
Trump's backflip on beefed up tariffs
A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
It's time to talk about your money now, personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse and today she's going to address some of your feedback. Focusing on home ownership versus renting and investment… Audio
South Island outpacing the north in economic recovery
The cost of a tray of beef mince continues to keep favourites like nachos off the menu for a lot of households. Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the rural economic recovery. Audio
One bank says it's the only one to pass on full OCR cut
Since the Reserve Bank began reductions to the official cash rate 15 months ago, it has dropped from 5.5 percent to 2.5 percent.
Economic recovery a tale of two islands
Households are carefully guarding their wallets with a backdrop of continued job losses.
Great Rides proving to be great success for central Otago
The government says the Great Rides are giving regional tourism a huge boost, with those biking the trails spending $1.28 billion on accommodation, food and hospitality. David Ritchie owns Oliver's… Audio
This holiday season may be a merry thriftmas for many
The festive season can be a costly time of year, from hosting a Christmas lunch to buying presents for the family. Katy Gosset, host of RNZ's Thrift podcast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
EV retailer responds to governments clean car standard changes
The owner of an EV dealership says the government's cut to the Clean Car Standard has stripped the scheme of its teeth. David Boot spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How much would CGT have earned in recent years?
Labour has proposed a 28 percent capital gains tax on property. But how much would it have made in the past five years?
Survey: High number of families struggling this Christmas
Social services are warning this is going to be a tough Christmas for many families already struggling to put food on the table. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Gary Stevenson
Gary Stevenson went from selling cannabis in East London to becoming Citibank's most profitable trader in the world. But in 2011, he realized something his wealthy colleagues couldn't see: rising… Video, Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do you value a property?
Time now for another one of those seemingly random thoughts that strike amidst the steam and soap suds of the shower: what determines a house valuation? Audio
Evening business for 18 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 18 November 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
