Economy
Many New Zealanders still stuck on minimum wage
New Zealanders might be wealthier and our incomes might have lifted in recent years, but there are a large number of people being paid at around minimum wage rates. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Recent first-home buyers 'stuck' with lenders, brokers say
Banks are competing hard for new business, by offering cashback incentives of many thousands of dollars.
Short-term focus on long-term problems, tackling taboo topics
Bad news about the economy piling up - and piling pressure on the politicians in charge of it. But are the media shining light in the right places? Also - Trump vs Kimmel and free speech, two… Audio
Economic wrap with Shamubeel Eaqub
A big week for the economy with the appointment of a new Reserve Bank Govenor, a softening New Zealand dollar and worse than expected GDP figures. Audio
Evening business for 26 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
Midday Business News for 26 September 2025
Midday Business News for 26 September 2025. Audio
Bridges calls for bold energy reform to boost economy
A former minister says bold action is needed to reform the energy sector and help grow the economy. Simon Bridges spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Strong sales in Australia increase HLG's bottom line
Glassons' Australian sales picked up 15 percent to $251.5 million, with the company opening two new stores in the country
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025. Audio
Hundreds of thousands set to save thousands on home loans
A survey of the main banks by RNZ showed that significant numbers of borrowers at each had paid off more of their home loans than they were required to by this point in their loan term. Audio
Do active fund managers give better returns?
Active managers are those who select investments for their funds, to try to beat the market. In contrast, passive funds tend to aim to track an index.
People turning to pedal power to save money
Bike charities and loan schemes in Wellington are in demand, and the clientele is increasingly shifting towards middle class wage-earners. Audio
GST at 32%, pension at 72? Treasury's fixes for financial crunch
Someone is going to have to pay to keep the country's finances in order while the population ages, but who and how need to be decided soon. Audio
NZ King Salmon slumps to half-year loss
Chair Mark Dewdney said the results were impacted by challenging biological performance, with salmon eating less and slightly elevated deaths.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Audio
New governor a 'risky' appointment, former RBNZ economist says
"It's unfortunate that they've ended up choosing to go overseas to somebody who really has no exposure to New Zealand." Audio
