Economy
Debt issues down as credit demand rises
Consumers and businesses look to be getting their debt levels under control, while an increase in credit demand points to an emerging economic recovery.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025
On today's episode, Te Pati Maori is in a state of open warfare - with its president urging two of its MPs to quit Parliament; Te Pati Maori Party President John Tamihere responded to calls for his… Audio
Job ads are up - so where are they coming back first?
There may finally be some good news for jobhunters - but which sectors are going to pick up fastest? Audio
'Worst is behind us', but unemployment expected to rise to near nine-year high
Economists said the data would reflect some steadying of the labour market after the recession, which usually lags other sectors. Audio
New data shows increase in job advertisements
New data shows that the number of online job advertisements increased by 3.5 percent in the year to September. Money Correspondent, Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Evening business for 3 November
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Major banks prepared for future severe economic downturns
The country's five biggest banks were tested on how they would deal with a global downturn triggered by a geopolitical shock.
Luxon speaks to media from South Korea
Christopher Luxon will take questions from reporters on Saturday afternoon (NZ time).
House prices rise, but has a recovery begun?
More cheaper houses are changing hands, as the housing market finds its feet, new data indicates.
Capital gains tax: an international perspective
This week Labour announced it will campaign for the next election with a capital gains tax as a key policy and point of difference. Audio
Evening business for 31 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Pessimists outnumber optimists in latest consumer confidence survey
Consumer confidence fell in October as soft economic headlines reinforce consumer caution.
Rates could go up for properties that get new granny flats
Rates could be raised for properties with granny flats, an economist says, after new rules were passed allowing people to build structures up to 70 square metres in their yards.
Why Fonterra farmers voted to sell consumer business to French dairy giant
Julia Jones is an independent advisor in ag industry and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
