Economy
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
Why the halal economy is more than just meat
New Zealand has signed an agreement to streamline its halal certification processes, aiming to expand exports to Malaysian markets The Prime Minister noted there are opportunities to capitalise on the… Audio
Fonterra farmers vote yes on massive brand sell-off
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company. Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
Farmers are frustrated that KiwiSaver changes promised on the campaign trail are not being fulfilled; Some residents in storm-hit lower South Island could still be without power heading into the… Audio
How much is your flatmate’s love life costing you?
Economist Ed McKnight has crunched the numbers and built a calculator that can tell you. Audio
What you need to know about Labour's capital gains tax
Tax expert Terry Baucher joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Labour's capital gains plan 'not the way forward' - Luxon
The prime minister says Labour's plan is a "tax on every single business in New Zealand". Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 October 2025
A former Labour leader is backing the party's plan to introduce a capital gains tax, should they be elected next year; Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend… Audio
Who is being hardest hit by cost of living increases now?
Beneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases, while the biggest spenders are getting some relief, new data shows.
Market Update for 28 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
New Air NZ CEO calls for situational subsidy on regional routes
The new chief executive of Air New Zealand has suggested what he's calling a "situational subsidy" to support regional routes when the economy is not doing well and demand is low. Nikhil Ravishankar… Audio
Market Update for 28 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business News for 28 October 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Luxon shores up Indo-Pacific trade as volatile Trump impact continues
Luxon's trip comes as Trump makes his first visit to the region since returning to the White House, amid continuing fallout from his 'Liberation Day' tariffs.
