Economy
Evening business for 27 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumers more optimistic following interest rate cuts
Consumers are feeling more confident about the future but are still frustrated with the current economic conditions.
Big weekend a boost for Wellington economy
Wellington is getting a much needed boost this weekend with a sold out All Blacks test and the opening weekend of the World of Wearable Arts. The capital city's hospitality and retail sectors have… Audio
Midday Business News for 27 September 2024
Midday Business News for 27 September 2024. Audio
Fifty years since Sutch Civil Secrets Act charges
Fifty years ago today New Zealanders woke to the news that Dr Bill Sutch, one of the country's top economists and a former senior civil servant, had been charged with breaching the Official Secrets… Audio
Early Business News for 27 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
NZ strikes its 'fastest ever' trade deal, with the United Arab Emirates
New Zealand has signed a free-trade deal with the United Arab Emirates - the fastest agreement the country has ever struck.
A financial crunch is coming, Treasury warns
An ageing population will mean the government needs more tax, and keeping young people willing to pay it will be important, Treasury says.
Midday Business News for 24 September 2024
Midday Business News for 26 September 2024. Audio
Tourist arrivals help Pacific economic growth - ADB
The economic prospects of the Pacific are primarily determined by PNG and Fiji, collectively accounting for 90 percent of the subregion's GDP. Audio
Nicola Willis on calls for capital gains tax
On Wednesday, ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson told RNZ it was time for such a tax, and now we've heard that the Internal Revenue Department also is considering the benefits. Finance Minister… Audio
Early Business News for 26 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 25 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
How four billionaires are selling us a fantasy.
Four tech billionaires are selling us a vision of the future where the world is run by Artificial Intelligence, crypto is standard currency and humans will be living on Mars. Audio
New Zealand businesses fear disruption of American port strikes
Port strikes in the United States could cause major disruption for importers and exporters in New Zealand.
Midday Business News for 25 September 2024
Midday Business News for 25 September 2024. Audio