Patrick O'meara

Susie Ferguson presents coverage of the 2015 Budget, plus expert analysis and commentary from Radio New Zealand's correspondents. Audio

The Finance Minister, Bill English, delivers his seventh Budget this afternoon in the face of criticism the Government is breaking its promise to get its finances back into surplus this year. Audio

The carpet maker, Cavalier Corporation, is now predicting a full-year loss, and has appointed a new chief executive. Audio

It's been reported that Rio Tinto has revived plans to sell some of its aluminium assets, including its smelter in Southland. Audio

Patrick O'Meara explains tax policy. Audio

Consumer spending is expected to remain robust, despite rebounding fuel prices and lower dairy incomes dampening purchasing power. Audio

Meanwhile, borrowers outside of Auckland do get a reprieve, with the existing 10 percent limit on new mortgage lending to potential borrowers with deposits of less than 20 percent rising to 15… Audio

Here's our Economics correspondent Patrick O'Meara who was at the Reserve Bank's briefing today. Audio

The Reserve Bank has released its 6 monthly Financial Stability Report on Wednesday, in which it has announced measures to cool the Auckland housing market. Audio

The wood products company, Carter Holt Harvey, could list on Australasian stock markets as early as July, after formally announcing it's considering a share float. Audio

Businesses are spending more on research and development, with growth being led by computer services. Audio

A lower New Zealand dollar and possible taxing of overseas purchases are not expected to make much difference to the growth in online retail sales. Audio

Synlait Milk says it's confident enough about the global dairy market to lift its forecast payout, despite trading conditions remaining fragile. Audio

Another Chinese airline is adding extra flights to New Zealand due to strong demand. Audio

The chief executive of struggling coal miner, Bathurst Resources, has stepped down after seven years at the helm. Audio

Mighty River Power says the closure of its gas-fired Southdown power station in Auckland will not affect its ability to supply power to its customers. Audio

Kathmandu Holdings has reported a half-year loss following heavy end-of-season mark-downs and disappointing summer-holiday sales. Audio

Analysts are expecting a rebound in Fonterra's half-year earnings when it reports on Wednesday, thanks in part to lower milk costs. Audio

A jump in tourist spending has helped underpin economic growth. Audio

A visiting academic says the trend toward corporate social responsibility makes good, hard business sense. Audio