Economy
Is owning a home no longer the strong investment it once was?
New data shows the old adage that house prices double every ten years hasn't been true in the past decade - and some commentators are saying it might not be in the next one, either. Money… Audio
Fear 'ghost houses' will turn Queenstown into a trainwreck
At any given time, more than a quarter of the district's properties are unoccupied, data shows.
Saveloys out, spinach in: Here's how our spending habits have changed
If you think about what you - or your parents - were spending your money on 30 years ago, it might be quite different to how you spend it now. Audio
Manufacturing activity hits four-year high
Manufacturing activity leapt higher in December to its best reading in four-years, reinforcing expectations of a continued economic recovery.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 16 January
A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson; With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the… Audio
'A disappointment gap': 61 shops announce closures in 10 days
There are warnings the number of businesses closing could get worse before it gets better.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 January
A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Audio
Market Update for 15 January 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Employee confidence still in the negative
Confidence has improved slightly, but remains deeply pessimistic, the latest data shows.
House prices are up - but what's going on in Wellington?
Prices around the country are picking up, but not in the capital.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 January
The Government hopes a law change will give the electricity authority more teeth to maintain a fair and competitive market; Business confidence has risen to its highest level since March 2014… Audio
Business optimism rises, despite slower growth than forecast
Business sentiment has rebounded strongly, with firms reporting improved sales and planning to hire staff and increase investment.
Market Update
An update on the latest business headlines from RNZ's business team. Audio
