Economy
Early Business News for 16 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Sweet as? Maybe not - chocolate set to get more expensive
There is a warning worse may be to come.
Ngai Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa
At just 45 years of age Justin Tipa's election as the Kaiwhakahaere of Ngai Tahu last year marked a generational shift in the iwi's top leadership. How is he faring at the helm with around two billion… Audio
Dr Martin Stiles on health targets
A top heart specialist says doctors are now having to schedule their own appointments because cutbacks to back office staff have gone too far. Audio
The inside skinny on China's consumers from Mark Tanner
Mark Tanner knows what people in China are consuming. He's the founder of China Skinny, a market research company based in Shanghai, and talks to Country Life about trends in NZ's largest market. Audio
Manufacturing sector marks a year-and-a-half in contraction - survey
Activity has improved slightly, but remains deeply in contraction, BNZ says.
Midday Business News for 13 September 2024
Midday Business News for 13 September 2024 Audio
How are NZ businesses faring as 2025 nears
Survive til '25 became a mantra for businesses in New Zealand. It reflects the feeling that 2024 will be a tough year for the economy, but better times are just around the corner. We're now less than… Audio
Early Business News for 13 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
What does falling migration mean for the economy?
Migrants are no longer 'papering over' the economy's cracks and those already here are struggling for work, commentators say.
Evening business for 12 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 12 September 2024
Midday Business News for 12 September 2024 Audio
House prices fall across country
Property analyst Corelogic has new research out, and it shows that, since June of this year, 71 percent of the suburbs it tracks have seen prices fall. CoreLogic chief property economist Kelvin… Audio
Early Business News for 12 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 September
On today's episode, Two hundred and thirty mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month, it's the main… Audio
Universities making losses on courses with few enrolments
Universities have told a government review they have several thousand students in courses with so few enrolments they make significant losses. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin… Audio