Economy
Market Update for 20 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Christchurch - city of colour, capital of cool
Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious Audio
Inflation expected to hit 15-month high
Strong food prices, rates, and power and transport costs continue to squeeze household budgets.
'Be inspirational': South Waikato regroups after horror year of business closures
Those with businesses in the district say it is still ripe for growth and employment.
Social development benefits continue to increase in September
Northland has the highest proportion of job hunters on a benefit.
Do I need health insurance - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Inside NZ's 'hectic day' after Trump's tariff shock
Official documents show the degree of alarm raised in the hours after the US president dropped his bombshell.
International report gives the NZ pension system a solid pass
An international report this week has given New Zealand's pension system a solid pass rate. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at it and joins us now. Audio
Irish company raises bid for Alliance stake ahead of shareholder vote
The overseas investment offer to rescue red meat processor Alliance Group has gotten even sweeter.
Consumer inflation set to break 3% level
New data shows higher food, transport, and energy prices during September.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025
The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the… Audio
Six common credit card mistakes
New Zealanders have millions of them, but are you wasting money on yours? Audio
Credit card mistakes that can cost you money
But experts say there are a few mistakes that can catch you out and cost money when using credit cards. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
