Economy
Evening business for Wednesday 4th February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
The Warehouse cutting over 250 head office jobs
The Warehouse has announced it is cutting more than 250 jobs in its head office in a bid to cut operating costs. The company is partnering with an IT firm to tap into technology efficiencies including… Audio
Unemployment rises to a 10 year high
Unemployment has hit a 10 year high, as it rose to 5.4 percent in the December quarter up from 5.3 in the previous quarter. That means another 5000 people have joined the unemployment queue, taking… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 February 2026
More New Zelaanders are out of work with unemployment rising to its highest level in more than a decade. Auckland and Wellington are hit hard as people lose their jobs in the cities. We unpack the job… Audio
Midday Business News for Wednesday 4th February 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Unemployment rate rises to 5.4 percent
The unemployment rate has risen to 5.4% in the three months ended December. ANZ senior economist Miles Workman spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4th February
This morning we spoke to Kris Faafoi as more people report trouble getting insurance in parts of the South Island; Are we losing the battle against the yellow-legged hornet? Biosecurity New Zealand… Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 3 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 February
With a Pharmac advisory panel provisionally recommending funding weight loss drug Wegovy, we spoke with Auckland University Professor of Global Health and Nutrition Boyd Swinburn. Plus, we asked… Audio
More interest rates relief coming for homeowners
Interest rates might have started to rise but what home loan borrowers pay in interest is likely to keep falling through this year.
Greens call for transparency over rare minerals talks
The opposition's calling for more transparency over New Zealand's talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals. Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann
…Demand for consumer credit rises
A credit research firm says it reflects an increase in the number of mortgage applications and an elevated number of personal loans.
Explainer: What are NZ's critical minerals?
In January 2025, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment published the Crown's mineral strategy with a goal of doubling our mineral exports to three billion dollars by 2035. On Friday, we… Audio
The hidden cost of 'fairness' in NZ finance law
Analysis: How legal requirements that NZ financial institutions treat consumers "fairly" raises questions about subjectivity, regulatory power and consumer choice.
Why isn't my rent a tax-deductible expense - Ask Susan
RNZ's Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Evening business for 30 January 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 January 2026
Will Labour rescue National from its scrap with New Zealand First and support the Free Trade Agreement with India? We talk to Labour's trade man Damien O'Connor; Thanks Donald but no thanks ... New… Audio
