Economy
Needy pet owners get helping paw
The Big Hearts Project, sponsored by Petstock Foundation and NZ Food Network, aims to support people struggling to feed their pets.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8th August 2025
In today's episode, The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving; A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to… Audio
Auckland MP backs calls for govt to help Auckland economy
The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving. Green Party co-leader and Auckland MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 August 2025
In today's episode, research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a… Audio
Labour MPs gather as they inch towards a tax policy
The party is inching closer to announcing its tax policy, amid growing unemployment. Audio
Trump's higher tariffs hit major US trading partners
The higher tariffs are likely to impact global supply chains and inflation, with Switzerland, South Africa, Brazil and India still seeking better terms.
Is New Zealand's relationship with Australia better than ever?
Ahead of a bilateral summit this weekend, director of the centre for strategic studies at Victoria University of Wellington David Capie joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Treasury briefing points finger at govt spending during Covid-19
The briefing estimated the cost of the pandemic at $66 billion, among the largest responses globally.
What we know so far about new road user charges
Explainer - The government calls it the biggest change to road funding in 50 years. But what are these RUCs that will replace the petrol tax? Audio
Workers moving towns in desperate quest for jobs
Some are resorting to taking jobs more than two hours' drive away as the unemployment rate rises. Audio
How to find work in a challenging job market
New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen to 5.2 percent - the highest level since 2020 - which means it is pretty grim out there for job seekers. We ask the CEO and founder of Integrity recruitment… Audio
