Economy
Global dairy prices drop 1.6% overnight
The soft result is in line with the market's prior expectations amid a strong milk supply, an analyst says.
Business confidence is at its lowest level this year: Survey
The Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey shows business confidence is at its lowest level this year, with weakening sales forcing firms to cut staff and halt investment. Business… Audio
Economist Kelvin Davidson discusses return of property investors
New data shows property investors are making a return to the market and are paying less for property than last year. Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Better times ahead or is stagflation here to stay?
Liam Dann is the business editor at large at the NZ Herald and joins Emile Donovan to preview the OCR announcement tomorrow. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th October 2025
In today's episode, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick discusses the alleged incident which took place at Winston Peters' house on Monday night; There has been a decrease in smokers globally, but… Audio
The plan that may see dirtier, more expensive power
Anaylsis: If you were looking for a government solution to soaring electricity bills, you won't have found it in last week's announcement.
The nothing burger of a power plan
The much anticipated government announcement of a solution to soaring power prices has fallen well short of fundamental reform. Audio
Opinion: Nicola Willis is right - the economy isn't that bad
Blaming the current state of the economy on Willis' leadership ignores aspects of the bigger picture, writes Dennis Wesselbaum.
Could a bed tax help boost struggling Auckland businesses?
Auckland businesses and city leaders are renewing calls for a bed tax on the city's tourist accommodation to fund major events. Despite the government's $70 million boost for tourism announced last… Audio
Third of people are working more than one job
A third of New Zealand workers are holding down more than one job to make ends meet according to new study. It is also predicting multi-job workers may soon be the norm not the exception. Global… Audio
NZX struggles to keep companies on board
The NZX capital markets continue to shrink, with another couple of long-time public listed companies set to go.
Evening business for 2 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Textile firm Nanolayr placed in voluntary administration
The administrators are seeking expressions of interest from potential local and international buyers for the Auckland-based business.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 October 2025
In today's episode, more than 11,500 allied health workers have voted to strike for 24 hours as part of a mega strike later this month; Meridian Energy says the government's long-awaited energy… Audio
