Economy
Are you ready for retirement?
New Zealand financial writer Martin Hawes tells RNZ what he's learnt about getting set up for retirement. Audio
Peters says talk of 'trade war' is 'hysterical', 'short-sighted'
The foreign minister has taken another veiled swing at the prime minister's phone call to world leaders over US tariffs.
Talking Tariffs with Jeffrey Halley
With the Trump tariffs now on pause - with the exception of China - will the markets soon settle down? Financial commentator Jeffrey Halley joins Jim to discuss. Audio
Stocks inch up, dollar eases; China strikes back at Trump tariffs
Gold prices hit another record high as a brutal week of market swings drew to a close.
Masterton rocked by possible closure of local Hansells plant
The iconic Kiwi food products business has gone into receivership, with about 100 jobs on the line.
Evening business for 11 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
China doesn't want trade war, but will fight back, ambassador to NZ warns
Dr Wang Xiaolong rejects the trade war has come about because China had not played fair. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
On today's episode, Beijing has insisted it won't back down in the face of US President Trump's increasing tariffs on Chinese goods which now stand at 145 percent, Air New Zealand has unveiled its new… Audio
Early Business News for 11 April 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
WTF: Weird Tariff Frenzy - what it means for NZ and the world
Analysis: The US and China are head-to-head in a trade war, and as the saying goes 'when two elephants fight, it's the grass that gets trampled'.
Will tariffs lead to the rise of Temu?
Experts suggest surplus stock could see online retail giants like Temu and Shein stepping up their activity in New Zealand.
Prime Minister speaks to six world leaders about trade upheaval
Further conversations about US President Donald Trump's tariffs are also expected.
NZX-50 up 3.3% at end of day in best session since 2020
The New Zealand share market joined the global relief rally in response to the US pausing of hefty tariffs.
Evening business for 10 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
What do tariffs mean for kiwi online buyers and sellers?
The United States president has suspended reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, although the baseline 10 percent import tax on New Zealand goods still applies. In the world of online trade what does this… Audio
When will fixed home loan rates move?
Banks have shifted their floating rates in response to this week's official cash rate cut, but borrowers may have a little longer to wait before fixed rates move. Audio
