Economy
Water rates triple for Central Hawke's Bay residents
Angry Central Hawke's Bay residents are wondering how they're going to pay for a tripling in their water rates. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook has the story. Audio
Free GP visits and new taxes in Greens' alternative budget
The Green Party's budget plan has been called 'Marxist' by NZ First Leader Winston Peters and 'clown show economics' by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to… Audio
Early Business News for 15 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Growth a key concern for businesses - survey
It's the first time the issue has emerged as a priority and signals that businesses are starting to look ahead after a tough few years.
The confusing blitz of the pay equity bill
The government's shock and awe approach to changing the legislation has fanned the flames of anger.
Poor political strategy fans pay equity fury
The government's lightning blitz on pay equity claims has left whole sectors devastated, and the public confused about what just happened. Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly. The three of them discuss: the governments use of urgency for the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, the history of… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly. The three of them discuss: a lack of funding for hospice care. Plus, do we need to re -think how we provide… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ understands pornography found on the work computer of former deputy commissioner of police, Jevon McSkimming, is being investigated as alleged objectionable material, New… Audio
NZ exporters relieved after US - China reach temporary trade agreement
New Zealand exporters are breathing a small sigh of relief, after the US and China agreed to a temporary halt on the tariffs they had put on imports from each other's country. Mainfreight's Managing… Audio
Kiwisaver figures show more withdrawals for hardship than homes
The number of financial hardship Kiwisaver withdrawals is now surpassing the number for withdrawals for first-home deposits for the first time. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools, the government is refusing to reveal any… Audio
Number of rentals increases as rents lower
The number of rental properties available has hit levels not seen in years, and rents are softening. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Easing of tariffs between US and China sees sharemarkets rise
Sharemarkets around the world have lifted after a temporary truce in the trade war between China and the US. Westpac's chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US and China come to agreement over tariffs
The United States and China have come to an agreement to temporarily suspend most of the tariffs the two nations had placed on each other's goods. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin… Audio
