Economy
Wellington job market 'pretty Hunger Games'
Two job-hunters have started an informal support network for people to get together and share tips and information about the employment market.
Consumer NZ on proposed changes to Grocery Supply Code
The Commerce Commission is proposing changes to the Grocery Supply Code but Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy believes the changes don't go far enough. Duffy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Where house prices may pick up the fastest
Property values nationwide dropped 0.1 percent in May and are now 1.6 percent lower than a year earlier.
Early Business News for 5 June 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, a new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt-out wreck of an… Audio
Trump tariffs worse than pandemic, NZ businesses say
Exporters are the most concerned about their severe global impact, a survey indicates.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, according to results out on Wednesday morning, the left bloc would have enough support to govern, the Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition technology in North Island… Audio
Govt support drops in latest RNZ- Reid Research poll
The opposition parties - Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori - would be in a position to form a government if an election was held today. Labour is in the lead on 33.2, with National in behind on… Audio
How did pay equity changes impact RNZ-Reid Research poll numbers?
RNZ asked voters in its latest Reid Research poll: do you support the government's recent changes to the pay equity regime? Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more. Audio
Poll shows left bloc could form government
The post-Budget RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals the Opposition parties - Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori - are in a position to form a government if an election was held today. Political editor Jo… Audio
Call to rethink tax on KiwiSaver
Members could be significantly better off if New Zealand adopted a tax model similar to Australia's, an economist says.
Early Business News for 4 June 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Households boosted by falling interest rates
Credit bureau Centrix says households are starting to feel the benefit of lower interest rates and weaker inflation - but some people are still feeling the pinch.
David Seymour
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill, and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made… Video, Audio
Biggest bank cuts home loan rates
It will cut its 18-month fixed rate by 10 basis points to 4.89 percent, which the bank said was the lowest since April 2022.
Evening business for 3 June 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio