Patrick O'meara
Freight costs rise in wake of earthquake
Firms can expect to pay more and wait longer to get goods delivered to their door following the North Canterbury earthquakes. Audio
PM postpones trade trip to Argentina but intends to go to APEC
John Key was to leave tomorrow with a trade mission to Argentina, before travelling to Peru for APEC at the weekend. But today's quake has put his plans on hold. Audio
Trump added to RBNZ's risk watch-list as it cuts interest rates
The Reserve Bank is denying that Donald Trump's election is behind today's cash rate cut - but admits Mr Trump's economic plan carries risk. Audio
Morning Markets for 10 November 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
RBNZ set to cut interest rates for last time in this cycle
The Reserve Bank's monetary policy statement which will be released in a couple of hours. Audio
Market reaction to the US election
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
NZ to push case for European FTA
The King and Queen of the Netherlands, government ministers and the largest ever Dutch trade mission is in New Zealand. They're here on a reconnaissance visit to deepen business and research ties… Audio
Early Business News for 7 November 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning Markets for 4 November 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Unemployment hits 8 year low but wages subdued
Unemployment has fallen below 5% for the first time in nearly eight years - but wages remain all but stagnant. Audio
Don't blame baby boomers for the housing crisis
At last, something Baby Boomers aren't being blamed for. The BNZ's economist Tony Alexander and Grey Power say it's not baby boomers fault as housing crisis aggravates intergenerational inequity. Audio
Shanghai Pengxin says public suspicion and red tape threatens China investment in NZ
The president of the Chinese company Shanghai Pengxin says public opinion has too much sway over overseas investment decisions. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 27 October 2016
Housing NZ warned it was misusing meth guidelines to evict tenants, Housing New Zealand statement on meth guidelines, Police refer themselves to IPCA over faux checkpoint, Lawyer for earlier… Audio
NZ fallout likely if EU-Canada trade talks collapse
The likely failure of the European Union's trade pact with Canada because of regional Belgian opposition bodes ill for New Zealand's chances of an EU deal. Audio
Migration hits record highs in second wind
The number of people settling in New Zealand has reached record levels. About 70,000 people moved here permanently in the year to September. Audio
Wynyard Group mid-year report
The crime software company, Wynyard Group, intends using some of a 10 million dollar stand-by overdraft to keep the business running. Audio
PM rejects report that immigrants favoured over young NZers
Prime Minister John Key is rejecting the Salvation Army's criticisms that his government is using immigration to solve skill shortages, rather than training young New Zealanders Audio
TiSA talks raise fears NZ's sovereignty again under threat
As the fate of the Trans-Pacific-Partnership continues to dominate the headlines, negotiators from around the world, including NZ, are pushing ahead with plans for the Trade in Services Agreement to… Audio
