Economy
Labour announces new sovereign wealth fund
Labour has laid out its plan to grow businesses while also giving the Government a new revenue stream, with a proposed sovereign wealth fund. Simplicity co-founder Sam Stubbs and chief economist from… Audio
Inflation rises to 15-month high of 3 percent
Inflation has risen to a 15-month high of 3 percent, driven largely by increases in essential household expenses. Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Local job ads increase as more NZers apply for work in Australia
An employment report indicates the volume of ads rose 1 percent in September, which was the fourth consecutive monthly increase, or 6 percent up on the year earlier.
The Panel with Andie McCombs and Deborah Hart, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Deborah Hart. First up, is it a politically motivated stunt, or a desperate plea for adequate investment? The friction… Audio
Inflation reaches highest level in a year
Inflation has crept up to 3% according to Stats NZ figures, the highest in over a year, and nudging the upper limit of the reserve banks target band. The rise from 2.7% is largely due to domestic… Audio
Young Taranaki job hunters struggling to find work
Two young Taranaki job hunters have been out of work for months and relying on the benefit despite both having completed the Stratford Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs programme, as well as actively looking… Audio
What you need to know about this week's mega strike
Explainer - There's a huge strike coming. Who's taking part, why are they protesting and what's so 'mega' about it? Audio
Why is inflation still hurting so much?
The price rises might feel a lot sharper than that headline number suggests.
Christchurch: The 'capital of cool'
Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious.
Inflation increases to 3 percent, highest level in year
Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity, and food, touching the top of the Reserve Bank's target band but unlikely to prevent further rate cuts. Gyles… Audio
Inflation rises to highest level in a year
The annual inflation rate is up to 3% amid rising food and housing costs.
Market Update for 20 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Christchurch - city of colour, capital of cool
Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious Audio
Inflation expected to hit 15-month high
Strong food prices, rates, and power and transport costs continue to squeeze household budgets.
'Be inspirational': South Waikato regroups after horror year of business closures
Those with businesses in the district say it is still ripe for growth and employment.
Social development benefits continue to increase in September
Northland has the highest proportion of job hunters on a benefit.
