Money
Why is easter chocolate so expensive?
It's getting to that time of year where some of us may be adding the odd easter egg or in the trolley. But if you are one of those people, you may have noticed Easter chocolate has increased in recent… Audio
US stocks, dollar drop on lingering tariff worries, a day after relief rally
Markets have been roiled since Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs late on April 2.
Students struggle with loan and allowance application delays
StudyLink has processed more applications than last year, but thousands remain uncompleted. Audio
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.
An unwinnable war on the great enemy - the road cone
The government has declared a war on road cones, but the traffic management industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue it's already working on.
A rocky road for the battle against road cones
The Government has declared a war on road cones, but the industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue they're already working on. 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
Chinese brands may increase NZ marketing after US tariffs
With the US is clamping down hard on China with its tariffs, some commentators here are expecting some Chinese companies might increase their efforts to market to New Zealanders. Money correspondent… 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'.
Defence Minister announce half a billion dollars for space operations
The Defence Minister has announced an unprecedented half a billion dollars or more to spend on space operations. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Carbon farming is money-making scheme: Climate charity
An environmental charity says carbon farming is just a money-making scheme that fails to tackle climate change properly. Pure Advantage's strategic science advisor, Professor David Norton spoke to… 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.
Trump's tariff turmoil and the cost for the world
Trump's tariffs crashed global markets and are causing fears of a trade war. What happens now is the 'trillion-dollar question'. Audio
Households paying more for power because of low-user tariff phase-out - report
Forty percent of New Zealanders are paying more in their power bills because of the phase-out of low-user tariffs, according to a new report. Audio
Reserve Bank cuts official cash rate to 3.5 percent
The central bank said the economy was facing headwinds, but inflation was contained and there were signs of growth.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Economists predict OCR cut
Economists are predicting a drop in the official cash rate this afternoon, with broad expectations of a 25 basis point cut to 3-point-5 percent. Charlotte speaks to RNZ's money correspondent Susan… Audio
