Economy
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
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand stock exchange surged at opening on Thursday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, a boil water… Audio
NZ stock exchange surges as Trump pauses tariffs
The New Zealand stock exchange surged at opening on Thursday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries. Sense Partners economist John… Audio
An escalating battle of reciprocal tariffs and the threat of a trade war
Trump's tariffs crashed global markets and are causing fears of a trade war. What happens now is the 'trillion-dollar question'.
Council may ditch credit rating agency after downgrade
The Waimakariri District Council could ditch the credit rating agency S&P after it received a credit rating downgrade.
Luxon talks to world leaders as Trump pauses tariffs
The Prime Minister says he will speak to world leaders today about working together to maintain free trade. Audio
Reserve Bank cuts OCR
The Reserve Bank has trimmed the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 percent but warns global risks are growing. Chief Economist at Kiwibank Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finance Minister on Trump's pause on tariffs
Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann on what Trump's pause on tariffs means for New Zealand. Audio
What Trump's pause in tariffs could mean for NZ
Business editor Gyles Beckford gives us the latest. Audio
Protecting KiwiSavers from 'tweets, tantrums, and tariffs'
Some fund managers had already shifted some of their growth fund investments into more defensive assets, before Trump's tariff turmoil hit.
ADB projects moderate growth for Pacific economies
Economic growth in the Pacific is projected to moderate to 3.9 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026, according the latest Asian Development Outlook, the ADB's flagship economic publication… Audio
Guam's tariff exemption unlikely to be permanent - ex delegate
Guam's unique tax situation could see it become a transhipping hub that avoids tariffs, but a former Guam delegate to the US Congress doesn't expect it to last long. Audio
Trump raises China tariffs to 125% but authorises 90-day pause for others
Earlier, the global trade escalated , with China now promising 84 percent tariffs on US goods.
