Economy
Building cost growth slows in third quarter
Costs are still rising - just not as steeply as before.
New Zealand on strike, again
Our workforce has had enough and will down tools on October 23 for a "mega strike", involving more than 100,000 workers Audio
Reserve Bank chief economist defends Covid money-printing programme
Paul Conway told a Sydney investment conference the much-maligned strategy essentially paid for itself.
Should we be cutting taxes on KiwiSaver?
New Zealand's pension system has been ranked 17th out of 52 in a new global list, with suggestions for how it could be improved.
Is the share market about to crash?
Depending on where you get your news, you might have started to feel a bit nervous in recent weeks.
Country continues to shiver in economic cold spell - report
On a scale ranging from frosty to hot, eight regions are frosty or cold, two regions managed a midpoint cool, and just one is mild.
Evening business for 14 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
What will LVR changes mean for the housing market?
Changes might be welcome for people with small deposits, but they are unlikely to make a difference to the housing market overall.
Reserve Bank proposes easing loan-to-value ratios
The chances of first-home buyers getting a mortgage may improve with a proposal to allow banks to lend more to low-deposit borrowers.
Unemployment expected to rise in 2026
More than 85-thousand additional people could be in work by the end of next year, forecasters say - but there are concerns the recovery could leave some people behind. Money correspondent Susan… Audio
GPs likely to raise fees due to increased costs - survey
85% of General Practioners saying they're raising patients' fees to stay afloat, according to a new survey. Dr Angus Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How many of NZ's unemployed can expect to find work?
The labour market is forecast to improve next year, reducing the number of people unemployed from its current 158,000.
Spending more, getting less: What the data shows
Supermarket trips, utility bills and going to cafes have all become more expensive.
