Economy
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
Farmers are frustrated that KiwiSaver changes promised on the campaign trail are not being fulfilled; Some residents in storm-hit lower South Island could still be without power heading into the… Audio
How much is your flatmate’s love life costing you?
Economist Ed McKnight has crunched the numbers and built a calculator that can tell you. Audio
What you need to know about Labour's capital gains tax
Tax expert Terry Baucher joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Labour's capital gains plan 'not the way forward' - Luxon
The prime minister says Labour's plan is a "tax on every single business in New Zealand". Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 October 2025
A former Labour leader is backing the party's plan to introduce a capital gains tax, should they be elected next year; Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend… Audio
Who is being hardest hit by cost of living increases now?
Beneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases, while the biggest spenders are getting some relief, new data shows.
Market Update for 28 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
New Air NZ CEO calls for situational subsidy on regional routes
The new chief executive of Air New Zealand has suggested what he's calling a "situational subsidy" to support regional routes when the economy is not doing well and demand is low. Nikhil Ravishankar… Audio
Market Update for 28 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business News for 28 October 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Luxon shores up Indo-Pacific trade as volatile Trump impact continues
Luxon's trip comes as Trump makes his first visit to the region since returning to the White House, amid continuing fallout from his 'Liberation Day' tariffs.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 October 2025
Air New Zealand's new chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says some domestic routes may need subsidies to keep running; Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant for measles symptoms… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 October 2025
More than 100,000 health and education workers will walk off the job on Thursday, forcing the closure of schools, and cancelling hospital appointments and surgeries; Calls have been made for limits -… Audio
Market Update for 23 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 23 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business News for 23 October 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
The Great NZ Sell-Off
From Telecom to Air New Zealand, the BNZ to today’s Chorus debt debate. New Zealand’s history of asset sales still shapes our politics. This week on Context, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner trace four… Video, Audio
At breaking point: Budgeting service reports rising financial, emotional distress
Forty percent of the service's new clients are pensioners, whose fixed incomes can't cover rising food and power costs.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 October 2025
Fire and emergency New Zealand is stepping up efforts to fight multiple fires around Kaikoura, as weather forecasts predict worsening conditions; New Zealand video game developers will have more… Audio
How Fonterra's $4b deal will change New Zealand
Explainer - Why the dairy giant is selling off its iconic brands - and why Winston Peters is angry about it.
