Economy
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.
Young people struggling to get into work despite PM's claims
The Prime Minister has doubled down on his claim there are jobs for young people across the country, and they should take any work. Despite youth unemployment sitting at nearly 13%. Taranaki is top of… Audio
Some signs of hope as economy struggles to get traction
But New Zealanders continue to leave the country in record numbers.
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.
