Economy
Reserve Bank set to deliver further cut to official cash rate
Attention will be on the central bank's commentary and forecasts and how wide it leaves the door open for a further rate cut next year if needed.
Why has Black Friday become such a big deal?
Explainer - You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it come from? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania; About 70% of the 50,000 plus… Audio
Making Ends Meat
As food bills rise, how do we keep meat on the menu? Katy Gosset visits one of Christchurch's oldest butcheries and talks cheap cuts and thrifty options. Audio
Evening business for 24 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
A KiwiSaver provider says that while National's proposed contribution rate increase is positive, the scheme's incentives need to be front and centre in discussions leading into next year's election; A… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused… Audio
Labour selects CTU economist as Wellington Bays candidate
Labour has selected high-profile economist Craig Renney to run as its candidate in Wellington Bays in next year's election.
'Sorry New Zealand': Kiwis jumping Tasman in record numbers
One expat says his wages as a dishwasher in Australia earned more than his university-qualified technician role back home.
Students struggling to get by as summer jobs dry up
Flipping burgers, stacking shelves and folding clothes, the work that students used to dread, is now becoming a pipe dream for many. Students are applying for record numbers of jobs but there just… Audio
AI concerns have ripple effect on NZ stock market, after Wall Street slump
The NZX was down more than 180 points on Friday, before trimming its losses in the afternoon.
What Trump's backflip on beefed up tariffs means
A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Donald Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted
Trump's backflip on beefed up tariffs
A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
It's time to talk about your money now, personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse and today she's going to address some of your feedback. Focusing on home ownership versus renting and investment… Audio
South Island outpacing the north in economic recovery
The cost of a tray of beef mince continues to keep favourites like nachos off the menu for a lot of households. Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the rural economic recovery. Audio
One bank says it's the only one to pass on full OCR cut
Since the Reserve Bank began reductions to the official cash rate 15 months ago, it has dropped from 5.5 percent to 2.5 percent.
Economic recovery a tale of two islands
Households are carefully guarding their wallets with a backdrop of continued job losses.
