Economy
Food prices continue to rise, up 4.7% in year to October
Food prices keep climbing, up 4.7% in the year to October, according to Stats NZ latest data. Rayssa Almeida reports Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Cost of food continues to climb, coffee up 25% in past year
The cost of food continues to climb with new Stats NZ figures showing some of the sharpest increases in staples like cheese, eggs and milk. Coffee Supreme's Chief Executive Andrew Low spoke to Corin… Audio
What Uber ruling could mean for gig economy
Business New Zealand is warning the gig economy could collapse, after the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of Uber drivers' rights. Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Secondhand Styling
If you want to re-decorate, you shouldn't have to re-mortgage. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design and decor on a budget and tags along on a thrift shop… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 November 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The number of Chinese tourists travelling to New Zealand has remained well below pre-Covid levels, despite a strong recovery from countries… Audio
Warehouse Group jobs to go in cost-cutting drive
The Warehouse Group plans to cut head office jobs as increased sales fail to deliver profit growth.
Trump suggests government-backed 50- year mortgage
US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of a government-backed 50-year mortgage term to help first-home buyers. But would it be an option for New Zealand buyers, too? Money correspondent Susan… Audio
Kiwifruit exports to benefit from tariff changes
US President Donald Trump has axed tariffs on some foods, in the face of rising grocery prices. Zespri's chief executive, Jason Te Brake spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government performance rating hits new low in survey
Labour has overtaken National on perceptions of its ability to manage the economy, putting the party on top for 15 of the top 20 issues for New Zealanders.
NZ among countries set to benefit from scrapped US tariffs
US President Donald Trump has scrapped tariffs on hundreds of foods - including beef, coffee and tropical fruit, as he faces pressure over the rising cost of groceries in the States. Trade Minister… Audio
US drops tariffs on $2b of NZ exports
Trade Minister Todd McClay said climbing prices and declining supply may have prompted the president to change tack.
Midday Business News for 14 November 2025
Midday Business News for 14 November 2025. Audio
Hungry customers paying more for fish and chips
The cost has risen 154 percent over the last 20 years. But according to Fresco Fisheries owner, it is still good value for money. Audio
