Economy
Evening business for 10 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Analysis: Why comparing NZ's economy to Singapore or Ireland is simplistic and misleading
The two countries are rare winners in the global race to the bottom to attract foreign capital.
Data shows the fall in filled jobs continues
Stats NZ's business employment data for the June quarter, released on Tuesday shows a 10,000 fall in three months. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Evening business for 9 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Closing a whole brand': Retail picture bleak as stores prepare to cut staff
The sector is not rebounding as well as in Australia, new figures show.
Job confidence falters, but the worst may be over
The casual job market is performing well while the majority of workers over the age of 55 doubt they will find another job quickly if they are out of work.
Is Reserve Bank overstating impact of interest rate cuts?
One expert says borrowers aren't getting the full benefit of the reduction in interest rates.
Tackle food insecurity at home before exporting, charity says
A new report shows more than one in four households with children is regularly missing out on food.
Making America solvent again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver.
Making America Solvent Again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver. Audio
Evening business for 8 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
NZ First's KiwiSaver tax cut not feasible, economist says
Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub believes a 10 percent increase to the KiwiSaver contribution rate is necessary, but a tax cut to offset costs would be challenging.
