Economy
A radical tax plan to avoid an economic 'car crash'
The idea proposed by a former finance minister and an economist would have you paying into savings rather than tax.
ACT sets out plan: 'Keep the government and make it better'
The ACT party has unveiled its pitch to lure a new supermarket player into New Zealand through a new fast-track approval process.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11th July 2025
In today's episode, the Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the… Audio
Buyouts to end in 20 years, panel recommends
Homeowners whose houses are flooded or damaged by weather events should not expect buy-outs in the future, a panel of experts has recommended to the government. An independent reference group set up… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 July 2025
In today's episode, an independent reference group set up by the Ministry for the Environment released a suite of recommendations on Wednesday to help the government shape climate adaptation… Audio
Economic outlook highly uncertain: Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank says the economic outlook remains highly uncertain. Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association's Leigh Hodgetts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Climate adaptation report gives advice to govt to help shape climate legislation
An independent reference group set up by the Ministry for the Environment released a suite of recommendations on Wednesday to help the government shape climate adaptation legislation. Matt Whineray… Audio
Climate adaptation assistance cuts slammed by expert
Advice given to the government on how to deal with the cost of climate change has been described as quote "morally bankrupt" by one expert. In Depth journalist Kate Newton reports. Audio
Labour hits back at Seymour's claim NZ is still 'digesting' Covid-19 pandemic 'hangover'
Acting finance spokesperson Megan Woods said she did not hear the acting prime minister acknowledging Covid's impact on the economy while in opposition.
Early Business News for 10 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Recent Maori ABs vs Scotland rugby game good for Northland
This week's regional report is brought to you by the letter P - Peter de Graaf visits an award winning Kaitaia cafe Audio
Reserve Bank leaves interest rates untouched
The central bank said it was appropriate to pause as it waited for more data on inflation, the local jobs market, and the impact of US tariffs.
Enforced liquidations for businesses at a high
The number of business going belly up are in record numbers. In the six months to the end of June there been 594 applications to wind up businesses that owe money that's a six year high. IRD enforced… Audio
Auckland's KIND cafe shutting its doors
Morningside's Kind cafe is shutting up shop after 7 years . The owner said it has been going backwards in the face of rapidly rising cost, including rent, changes in spending habits and staff leaving… Audio
Forcing vendors to take cash a step backwards - Retail NZ
Retail NZ has said it believes forcing vendors to take real folding money would be a step backwards. It comes after New Zealand First introduced a members bill that would make it illegal to refuse… Audio
Top economist presses case for OCR cut
"We need to be running, not crawling out of this recession," a chief economist says as the Reserve Bank looks set to hold today. Audio
