Economy
US slaps NZ with tariff
The Opposition is calling the news that New Zealand goods sold in the US will be subjected to a 15 percent tariff "a slap in the face" for the country's exporters. Labour's trade spokesperson Damien… Audio
Net tightens on money launderers, but loosens for law-abiding citizens
There is no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we should not be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net.
Sweeping reforms to laundering laws
There's no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we shouldn't be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net Audio
Tariffs and Kiwisaver - Liam Dann
New Zealanders have withdrawn more than $1.3 billion from KiwiSaver for hardship in the past five years. Audio
30 percent of people seeking help are doing so for the first time - food charity
The New Zealand Food Network says even families in dual-income households are having to reach out.
How bad is the tariff news for NZ, really?
New Zealand exports to the US will now face a 15 percent tariff, but economists say it could have been much worse. Audio
Cost of living drags consumer confidence further down
Consumer confidence continues to track down amid worries about the high cost of living.
Early Business News for 1 August 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Who's really to blame for our economic troubles?
It's not as simple as pointing the finger at government spending cutbacks or the Reserve Bank's interest rate hikes, economists say.
Small business sales drop
However, the month of June was the best since April 2024, with sales up 4.4 percent.
Trump's pause on reciprocal tariffs set to end
Another tariff deadline is looming for countries around the world, with Donald Trump's pause on reciprocal tariffs set to come to an end this week. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to… Audio
Early Business News for 31 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 30 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business confidence rises for second month in a row
But an ANZ chief economist said the recovery was uneven, with residential construction slumping to its worst result this year.
