Economy
CEO Interview: Catherine McGrath, Westpac New Zealand
Westpac New Zealand has this week reported a 13% in full year net profit to $1.197 billion. It's a strong result in a tough economy, and it comes as questions continue about competition and the size… Audio
Kiwis taking more sick leave - costing economy billions
A new report shows New Zealanders are taking more sick leave - and that it cost the economy more than $4 billion last year. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Unemployment at its highest level since 2016
The unemployment rate has climbed to 5.3% - the highest level since 2016. ANZ Senior Economist Miles Workman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Chris Bishop wants more concerts at Eden Park
RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year. Brent Eccles, founder of Eccles Entertainment spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Simon Pound, Part 2
In part two, Waikanae locals are pushing back against developers bounding into town with high density houses. Then, new noise rules in Dunedin are being hailed a success for all. New CBD houses will… Audio
Restrictions on Eden Park could cost more than $430M - report
The minister for concert regulations has stage dived right into the mosh pit floating major changes to rules around events at Auckland's Eden Park. A new report estimates restrictions on Eden Park… Audio
Unemployment rises again to nine-year high
160,000 people are now without jobs, the highest number since 1994.
Another price drop threatens farmers' milk payout hopes
The price fall at the Global Dairy Trade auction was the sixth time in a row, down 2.4 percent to its lowest level since September 2024.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November 2025
Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for… Audio
US Fed pumps cash into Wall Street as banking system shows signs of stress
Early warning signs are emerging of the rising danger of another global credit crunch.
Amid worries on Wall St, legendary investor bets against AI
Michael Burry, who rose to fame in theThe Big Short after predicting the housing market would collapse, has placed a new bet.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; SkyCity finally has the keys to the long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland… Audio
Reserve Bank warns risks remain high due to global uncertainty
Governor Christian Hawkesby also said underperformance in parts of the New Zealand economy had created challenging conditions for households and businesses.
Dairy prices continue downward slide
The latest fall overnight follows the 1.4 percent drop in the previous auction.
Flights costing Kiwis as much as $3 per km
Short-hop domestic flights are costing New Zealanders as much as 3 dollars a kilometre if they are booked shortly before travel - and that has prompted calls for change. RNZ's money correspondent… Audio
