Economy
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
Businesses propose surcharge cap instead of ban
Businesses are proposing a surcharge cap after failing to convince the government to drop the proposed ban on card payments in-store, such as payWave. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon… Audio
Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 25 basis points
The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.25%, the lowest it's been since June 2022. Mortgage broker and financial advisor from Knight Advice, Nick Niblett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Home loan rates begin to drop following OCR decision
Major banks have already dropped their advertised home loan rates after the cut to the official cash rate. ANZ's chief economist Sharon Zollner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We're now on the up': Willis responds to OCR cut
With interest rates coming down again, questions now turn to how many cuts might still be to come. Audio
One in five Auckland home sellers making a loss
In the third quarter of this year, 87.8 percent of properties nationwide were sold for more than the sellers had paid for them. Audio
Worried savers look for other options as interest rates fall
But experts warn that they should understand the risks they are taking. Audio
