Business
The banks offering to help install solar panels on your house
A survey shows nearly half of respondents are considering solar power, as electricity prices rise faster than inflation.
Govt's new leave rules hit part-timers
The government's overhauling the way annual leave and sick pay entitlements work. Owner operator of two Waikato cafes, Lisa Quarrie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New Zealand's prosperity is falling, tracker shows
Prosperity Live measures beyond the headline numbers, including education, employment, safety and work-life balance.
First-home buyers' 10-year, $260,000 rent bill to save deposit
A decade ago, a buyer would have taken nine years to save a 20 percent deposit.
Workers losing out in Holidays Act shake-up: Unions
The Council of Trade Unions says the government's Holidays Act overhaul breaks the promise that no worker would be worse off. The CTU's John Crocker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
No Stupid Questions Wednesday 24 September 2025
No Stupid Questions Wednesday 24 September 2025 Audio
Who will the new Reserve Bank governor be?
The new Reserve Bank governor will be announced by Finance Minister Nicola Willis tomorrow. Audio
'Brutal' 18 months sees iconic Wellington coffee brand sell up
Matt Lamason has sold the People's Coffee brand. Audio
Evening business for 23 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Part-time retail worker on sick leave law changes
The government's ditching the Holidays act and replacing it with the Employment Leave Act. After 6 months on the job all workers generally qualify for ten sick days a year .. regardless of whether… Audio
Watch: Part-time workers to get less sick leave as law changed
The Workplace Relations Minister says sweeping changes to the Holidays Act make the system fairer.
'Serious concerns': Peters slams new visa rules
Two new pathways for skilled migrants will kick in from the middle of next year, ministers have announced. NZ First isn't happy. Audio
NZ's milk production sets new record for August
Waikato and Taranaki lead the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.
New Reserve Bank governor tipped to be woman, possibly from overseas
The announcement is expected to be made on Wednesday.
Midday Business News for 23 September 2025
Midday Business News with Jeffery Halley. Audio
Harcourts real estate franchisees accused of price-fixing
The Commerce Commission has launched civil proceedings against several real estate franchisees
Doctors hit the picket line in 48-hour strike
But the Health Minister has criticised striking doctors and left a message at this office. Audio
Business commentator Dan Brunskill
Dan discusses a low GDP result for the June quarter, today's immigration announcement and why housing densification is becoming one of the big issues for councils. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight, we've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in… Audio
