Economy
Find out why your KiwiSaver Statement is a must read
It's that time of the year when your KiwiSaver annual statement comes out. Mary Holm explains why you should read it! Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17th July 2025
In today's episode, retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough; A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and… Audio
Retailers welcome reduction in bank fees for card payments
Retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Banking Association on consumer credit changes
The New Zealand Bankers' Association says retrospective legislation on consumer finance tidies up the existing law to ensure all bank disclosure breaches are treated the same as those currently. Audio
Scrutinising mining project returns
With 11 mining projects on the Govt's fast-track list, Massey University's geography professor Glenn Banks says the economic returns from mining are rarely scrutinised; and they are inseparable from… Audio
ComCom cuts transaction fees
The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will reduce how much banks can charge to process credit card payments, which it says will save Kiwi businesses $90 million a year. Audio
Social services seeing alarming levels of poverty
Families struggling with the cost of living are sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Officials warn David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill could be more expensive than thought
Officials have warned David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill could be much more expensive than previous estimates suggested, and could lead to business uncertainty, slowing economic growth… Audio
'200 years to pay back debt': The cost of leaving abusive relationships
One woman had to save up money for ten years before she was able to leave her abusive relationship.
Early Business News for 17 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Lower house prices buoy first home buyers
New figures out this morning show first home buyers are being buoyed by lower house prices and being able to tap into their Kiwisaver funds. Cotality chief property economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to… Audio
What is the Māori economy?
The Māori economy is "thriving", recent statistics have revealed, but a new report shows Māori businesses don't always measure their success monetarily.
Evening business for 16 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Class action against two major banks offers to settle for $300m
The case involves more than 150,000 customers who were impacted by overcharging of fees and interest.
Early Business News for 16 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Fruit and vege prices set to spike after Nelson Tasman flooding
Fruit and vege prices are set to spike thanks to the knock on effects of the recent flooding in Tasman and elsewhere. Wonky box co-founder Angus Simms spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
