Economy
1000s report having money deducted from their bank by IRD
Thousands of people have had money deducted from their bank accounts in recent months as Inland Revenue steps up its efforts to collect the tax it is owed. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been… Audio
What’s next for the economy?
RNZ's business reporter and former market analyst Jeffrey Halley is with Jim to discuss the outlook for the economy. Audio
Evening business for 10 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Brain Drain: No job for scientist after 13 years study
Newly-graduated scientists are finding it next to impossible to find work amidst a perfect storm of economic hardship and a major sector shakeup. Some of the young scientists, who are applying for… Audio
Commercial real estate market gaining momentum
JLL NZ managing director says New Zealand looks like a good place to invest given more accommodative government policies and falling interest rates.
Five reasons to feel positive about the economy
It's been a year of grim economic news - unemployment has been up, GDP down and consumer confidence weak.
Agri-tech now big business but more investment needed
From virtual fences to collars monitoring an animal's health to robotics in horticulture, New Zealand's agri-tech sector is now a major earner. Audio
Susan Edmunds looks for the economic bright spots
It's been a year of grim economic news. Unemployment has been up, GDP down and consumer confidence weak. But nothing lasts forever, right? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking for bright… Audio
Number of job applicants 'unheard of' for small town, company says
Fiordland Lobster Company says it's received 91 applications for a factory hand role in Te Anau, with people willing to relocate for the entry level role.
'Notoriously poorly paid': Regional jobs no easy fix for Jobseeker benefit squeeze
From November 2026, the government will introduce a parental assistance test set at $65,000. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: Ten years of tips and tricks
It's time to talk money with Mary Holm now, which is something Mary and Jesse have been doing for ten years this month. To mark that anniversary Mary asked you to send in the tips and tricks that have… Audio
Everything you need to know about changes to Jobseeker
Explainer - Thousands of young people will no longer be eligible for Jobseeker payments. Here's what we know. Audio
What 'shock therapy' OCR cuts mean for households
And what's likely to happen to house prices, interest rates and the economy. Audio
What does the cash rate cut mean for Kiwi households?
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points. But what's that going to mean for the average household? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why gold prices are surging
Prices have surged 50 percent in 2025 alone, marking the metal's biggest rally since the 1970s.
