Economy
NZX on the rise after three years in doldrums
An investment analyst says falling interest rates have given the local share market a strong boost by freeing up investor cash.
Economy will improve sooner rather than later - expert
There are good times on the way, though the path may be far from smooth.
Early Business News for 25 October 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Explained: the low down on productivity
What exactly is productivity? Explainer editor Katie Kenny has the answers. Audio
Evening business for 24 October 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Nicola Willis asks public servants for their 'best and boldest ideas'
The finance minister has implored public servants to bring new ideas to the table, while acknowledging she was "asking a lot" at an "unsettling" time.
Early Business News for 24 October 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
'We don't make excess profits' - Bank tells MPs $2b annual profit 'fair'
ANZ's top brass have pushed back against suggestions it's making too much profit.
Apple, pear industry worth $2b to economy
However, while the industry is booming, grower profits are not, its boss says.
Early Business News for 23 October 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
'Optimism is the key word': Retailers more confident about future
Retailers are feeling more confident about their future, even though many are still struggling to meet sales targets, given the high costs of living and doing business.
The Official Cash Rate is down, but are you up on the impact?
The OCR goes up to bring inflation down. So now that the OCR is falling, what does it mean for inflation - and what does that mean for New Zealanders? Audio
