Economy
How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
Liam Dann: The green shoots of economic growth
Regular commentator and Business Editor at Large for the NZ Herald, Liam Dann joins us to discuss the latest signs of economic recovery, whether we can outperform Australia and alternative ways to… Audio
Have benefit sanctions actually worked?
One economist says no - largely because of a major economic problem.
Evening business for 27 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 February 2026
While New Zealand First and ACT scrap over selling Air New Zealand, the government's other transport company, KiwiRail, is back on track and in the black. Does this mean state owned assets can… Audio
Housing market confidence continues to improve
However, house price growth is expected to remain subdued, a new report says.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 February 2026
Get out now. That's the stark warning from Foreign Minister Winston Peters to New Zealanders in Iran, as former U.S. President Donald Trump weighs possible military action against the regime in… Audio
Extra shot needed to keep hospitality sector brewing
People will need to pay more for their coffees if they hope to keep their local spots alive. That's the message from the Managing Director of coffee roaster Flight Coffee, which operates Wellington… Audio
What do Trump's latest tariffs mean for New Zealanders?
New Zealand exporters are relatively better off after the latest tariff move from the United States.
Steel and Tube still in the red but outlook brightens
The steel manufacturer and distributor has posted another bottom-line loss, but says it's seeing signs of light at the end of the tunnel.
New US tariffs start at 10%, Trump administration working to hike them to 15%
A White House official says the US President has had "no change of heart" in his desire for a 15 percent tariff.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 February 2026
A high-profile longevity influencer and author Peter Attia is the latest to have his reputation shredded as the fallout continues from the Epstein files. Correspondent Simon Marks talks us through the… Audio
PGG Wrightson increases half-year profit on back of increased sales
PGG Wrightson made a net profit of $17.3 million up from $16m.
Evening business for 23 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
