Economy
Early Business News for 9 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Trump announces new tariffs up to 40% on several countries
The US President has cranked up the pressure on trading partners, firing off letters to heads of several countries, informing them of their new tariff rate.
House prices continuing to fall
House prices are continuing to fall nationwide. QV national spokesperson Andrea Rush spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Economist on Regulatory Standards Bill
While critics are lining up at Parliament to oppose David Seymour's anti red-tape bill, others are fronting up to defend it. Economist Bryce Wilkinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northland cut off during Auckland's Covid lockdown: businesses
Northland's business community says Auckland was one of the region's biggest obstacles during the Covid-19 pandemic. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Early Business News for 8 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Thousands to benefit from FamilyBoost changes
Around 130,000 families were expected to take advantage of FamilyBoost, which reimburses a portion of early childcare fees, but only around 60,000 have benefitted, and only 250 received the full $75 a… Audio
The red tape plaguing the medicinal cannabis market
New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to grow dope, but getting it to market is a regulatory nightmare.
Early Business News for 7 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Rules and red tape holding back cannabis industry
New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to grow dope, but producing marketable medicinal cannabis is a regulatory nightmare. Audio
Nobel Peace Prize nominee uses tourism as a vessel for peace
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination
Tourism's role in peace and prosperity
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination Audio
Early Business News for 4 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 3 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
