Patrick O'meara
Opponents vow to fight TPP
Opponents argue the revised trade pact is just the old deal with a new name, and it remains bad for workers, consumers and the environment. Video, Audio
"This is a fair deal for NZ" - new-look TPP signed
New Zealand has signed the controversial new-look Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal in Chile. Meanwhile in Washington, the US President Donald Trump is poised to push forward with plans to impose… Audio
NZ signs revised TPP as Trump talks tariffs
US president Donald Trump is due to sign an order in just over two hours introducing tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. There's widespread concern the protectionist move could be the spark that… Audio
Raise inflation? NZ economic experts dismiss idea
Is an obsession with keeping inflation low a bad thing? Fears the world's central banks won't have enough fire power to combat future recessions have some economists favouring raising the inflation… Audio
Sky TV cuts prices to keep subscribers
The company shed more than 37,000 customers in the second half of last year, as people gave up their Sky decoder and sought out cheaper entertainment options online. Video, Audio
CPTPP gains estimated between $1.2-$4 billion
The Trade Minister, David Parker, released the text of the controversial deal and a government-commissioned report into the effects on the economy this afternoon. Video, Audio
Revised TPP text to be revealed
The text of the revamped Trans-Pacific Partnership and the effects of the trade deal on the economy will be revealed on Wednesday. The government will release the wording of the Comprehensive and… Audio
Economic armageddon: Is the day of reckoning coming?
An Australian economist is warning the recent turmoil on global markets is just a sign of things to come, and a massive crisis is on the cards. Patrick O'Meara went to find out how true that is, or if… Video, Audio
Fletcher shares crumble after losses worse than expected
Fletcher Building's share price crumbled by 14 percent today after it announced a $660m blowout, quadruple what it forecast last year. It also claimed the scalp of its chair Sir Ralph Norris. Audio
Markets Update for 29 January 2018
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Business News for 20 December 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Markets Update for 13 December 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Butter lovers may have to swallow high prices for some time
Analysts say New Zealand's dry weather may curb milk production, which would keep dairy prices, butter especially, firm. Video, Audio
Markets Update for 8 December 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Housing prices rise with 'spring surge'
The housing market has picked up pace. The latest QV data shows nationwide house prices rose 6.4 percent over the year to November, compared with the previous month's annual growth of 3.9 percent. The… Audio
Fears rising of a summer drought
The risk of drought is rising. While winter and early spring brought a deluge of rain, saturated soils are now drying out fast. That's raised fears that the spreading dry conditions could dent… Audio
Analysts expect RBNZ to signal LVR unwind
First home-buyers are likely to get some welcome news, as the Reserve Bank is expected to signal an easing in lending restrictions when it releases its six monthly update on the health of the… Audio
Insight: TPP - The deal that never dies?
More than seven years after Trans Pacific Partnership discussions began in earnest, the eleven nations still involved continue to haggle over the details. But they insist the finish line is in sight… Audio
Manus resolution progressing - Ardern
New Zealand and Australian officials will work together to help hasten the resettlement of the 150 refugees, if, and when, Australia agrees to her offer to take 150 people a year from off-shore… Audio
N Korea to dominate East Asia summit again
North Korean missile tests and ongoing tensions in the South China Sea are some of the issues confronting the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern when she attends an annual gathering of leaders from Asian… Audio
