Business
Business confidence is at its lowest level this year: Survey
The Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey shows business confidence is at its lowest level this year, with weakening sales forcing firms to cut staff and halt investment. Business… Audio
Are property investors pushing up house prices again?
Investor activity has picked up to 24.6 percent of the market, compared to a low of 22 percent between 2022 and 2024. Audio
Tama Potaka responds to marine protection bill criticism
A new bill has passed, creating New Zealand's largest network of coastal marine reserves, but with some commercial fishing allowed. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Is this New Zealand's highest marginal tax rate?
New Jobseeker rules mean some homes would be better off if the parents worked less, commentators say.
Economist Kelvin Davidson discusses return of property investors
New data shows property investors are making a return to the market and are paying less for property than last year. Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The 'longest, deepest, slowest' job market - recruitment agency
The prime minister claims jobs for young people are still out there, but one of NZ's largest recruitment agencies says the employment market is the tightest it has been in decades. Audio
Calls to make it harder to buy booze with buy-now-pay-later services
The Salvation Army wants regulatory reform to make it harder to buy alcohol. Audio
Why you might have fewer mail delivery days soon
Changes have been signed off that allow NZ Post to cut its mail service.
More than half of renters unable to afford to buy a home, housing report shows
A national housing report indicates three-quarters of renters are dissatisfied with the housing choices available to them.
Business commentator Victoria Young
There's been a raft of departures of companies from the NZX as investors see value that local stakeholders do not. Audio
Business sentiment drops to new lows
Firms planned to keep cutting jobs and cut back on investment as they faced higher costs and are being forced to raise prices. Audio
Business sentiment softens, NZIER's quarterly survey shows
The survey shows business sentiment at its lowest level this year as sales weaken and firms shed staff and cut investment.
More banks cut mortgage rates ahead of Reserve Bank decision
BNZ says it will reduce a number of its fixed-term rates.
ASB settles on class action
The amount is less than half of the $300 million initially offered to ASB to settle in July. However, the final settlement is still subject to court approval. Audio
Homelessness and crime taking toll on CBD trade
A new survey of more than 100 businesses in and around Queen St businesses has found 91 percent are affected by rough sleeping and begging. Paul Ewing operates United Coffee in Auckland's CBD, and he… Audio
How many job hunters are there for each job ad?
Finding work may not be as easy as "getting off the PlayStation", data on jobs and job hunters shows. Audio
