Economy
Is it worth paying for a real estate agent to sell your house?
You might pay $30,000 or more to a real estate salesperson to sell your home. But is it worth the money? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland is falling behind other global cities: Report
A new report says Auckland is falling behind other global cities due to poor planning, a lack of innovation, and a weak economy. Reporter Victor Waters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland at risk of losing 'global city' status - report
Auckland risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a just released report. Committee for Auckland director Mark Thomas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 15 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
A radical tax plan to avoid an economic 'car crash'
The idea proposed by a former finance minister and an economist would have you paying into savings rather than tax.
ACT sets out plan: 'Keep the government and make it better'
The ACT party has unveiled its pitch to lure a new supermarket player into New Zealand through a new fast-track approval process.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11th July 2025
In today's episode, the Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the… Audio
Buyouts to end in 20 years, panel recommends
Homeowners whose houses are flooded or damaged by weather events should not expect buy-outs in the future, a panel of experts has recommended to the government. An independent reference group set up… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 July 2025
In today's episode, an independent reference group set up by the Ministry for the Environment released a suite of recommendations on Wednesday to help the government shape climate adaptation… Audio
Economic outlook highly uncertain: Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank says the economic outlook remains highly uncertain. Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association's Leigh Hodgetts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Climate adaptation report gives advice to govt to help shape climate legislation
An independent reference group set up by the Ministry for the Environment released a suite of recommendations on Wednesday to help the government shape climate adaptation legislation. Matt Whineray… Audio
Climate adaptation assistance cuts slammed by expert
Advice given to the government on how to deal with the cost of climate change has been described as quote "morally bankrupt" by one expert. In Depth journalist Kate Newton reports. Audio
Labour hits back at Seymour's claim NZ is still 'digesting' Covid-19 pandemic 'hangover'
Acting finance spokesperson Megan Woods said she did not hear the acting prime minister acknowledging Covid's impact on the economy while in opposition.
Early Business News for 10 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Recent Maori ABs vs Scotland rugby game good for Northland
This week's regional report is brought to you by the letter P - Peter de Graaf visits an award winning Kaitaia cafe Audio
Reserve Bank leaves interest rates untouched
The central bank said it was appropriate to pause as it waited for more data on inflation, the local jobs market, and the impact of US tariffs.
