Economy
Students, Style and Sustainability
Te Oraka is a secondhand shop and social enterprise run by students, for students and it operates a circular economy where all profits are fed back into the business. Katy Gosset visits the thriving… Audio
Evening business for 1 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 1 December 2025
Youth homelessness is increasing in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, according to a new report from Youth Development organisation Kick Back; A freshwater ecologist is warning that every year… Audio
Midday Business News for 1 December 2025
The latest business news including a market report. Audio
Plunged into poverty: Hardship rising in Southland
Social service providers say there's been an uptick in people needing support to feed their family, going without heating, living homeless or sharing shoes.
Taniwha's Den
A first-of-its-kind indigenous economic summit aimed at bringing together business and investment leaders is taking place today. Audio
Consumer confidence still negative, despite lift
Consumer confidence has lifted to its highest level since June, with more households expecting to be better off in a year's time.
'Green shoots well established': Business confidence at 11-year high
The more closely followed measure of businesses' expected own activity also rose to the highest level in more than a decade.
Govt moves to make exporting easier by reducing trade barriers
The government says it's making it easier for Kiwi exporters, by reducing trade barriers affecting $600 million worth of exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Still Minding the Gap says women now working for free
Still Minding the Gap, an organisation that campaigns for gender pay equality, says from this week New Zealand women are working for nothing. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How airfares are affecting tourism spend in regions
Tourism operators are preparing for what they hope will be a strong summer season, with early signs looking good. Tourism Holdings CEO Grant Webster spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Waipukurau cash depot opens as part of Reserve Bank trial
Waipukurau now has a cash depot as part of a Reserve Bank trial. Owner of Goat Horn Café in Waipawa, Josh Renall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Evening business for 27 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 27 November 2025
Midday business news including a market report. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025
Major banks have already dropped their advertised home loan rates after the cut to the official cash rate; From next month, Wellington police will begin saliva testing drivers for four drugs - THC… Audio
What now for home loan rates?
Interest rates have been cut again, but how much further can they keep going? Audio
Will OCR decision mean good news for retailers?
Kiwis could be feeling a little freer with their spending following a drop in the OCR, just in time for Black Friday. Kate Berry, the managing director of New Zealand clothing brand Huffer spoke to… Audio
