Economy
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce on economic recovery in region
The Prime Minister says New Zealand is undergoing a two-speed recovery from an economic downturn that's heightened a cost-of-living crisis across the country. South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce… Audio
Economy to pick up despite high inflation and unemployment, experts say
Economists from Westpac Bank are also predicting the Reserve Bank is close to ending interest rate cuts.
Why rising underutilisation of the workforce is cause for concern
Emile Donovan speaks to Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity. Audio
Needy pet owners get helping paw
The Big Hearts Project, sponsored by Petstock Foundation and NZ Food Network, aims to support people struggling to feed their pets.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8th August 2025
In today's episode, The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving; A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to… Audio
Auckland MP backs calls for govt to help Auckland economy
The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving. Green Party co-leader and Auckland MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 August 2025
In today's episode, research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a… Audio
Labour MPs gather as they inch towards a tax policy
The party is inching closer to announcing its tax policy, amid growing unemployment. Audio
Trump's higher tariffs hit major US trading partners
The higher tariffs are likely to impact global supply chains and inflation, with Switzerland, South Africa, Brazil and India still seeking better terms.
Is New Zealand's relationship with Australia better than ever?
Ahead of a bilateral summit this weekend, director of the centre for strategic studies at Victoria University of Wellington David Capie joins Emile Donovan. Audio
