Sharon Zollner

There are high expectations for another interest rate rise from the Reserve Bank today.

Economists are near unanimous that the official cash rate will be raised 25 basis points, a quarter of a… Audio

The government's financial books for the first half of 2021 have showcased an economy bouncing back from the uncertainties of 2020.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson is cheering a deficit of $4.6… Audio

Auckland is now at alert level three, but just how much of our biggest city can actually get back to work? Finance Minister Grant Robertson says 85 to 90 percent of economic activity is still possible… Audio

The Reserve Bank was widely expected to lift rates in its review of the Official Cash rate yesterday, but decided against it due to the latest Covid-19 lockdown. Susie speaks with ANZ Chief Economist… Audio

Labour's announcement of a public service wage freeze took everyone by surprise. Was it a party taking aim at its traditional support base, or a minister losing control of the narrative?  Audio

New figures reveal the government's overall finances are in surplus of $3.3b against a forecast deficit of $11.1b.

A strong tax take and surprise repayments of the wage subsidy are among the reasons… Audio

Unemployment rate has dropped in New Zealand but Maori, Pasifika and women are still over-represented. Audio

Three New Zealand-based experts talk about how changes from the Biden administration could flow out to New Zealand.

Nita Blake-Persen spoke to Tim Groser, a former ambassador to the United States and… Audio

Big, bold and urgent action is needed to stop house prices rocketing further, says a new report from the ANZ.  Audio

The ANZ bank is predicting a double-digit rebound in GDP numbers out next week.

The bank says the economy has been surprisingly resilient, helped by success in containing Covid-19, and it expects GDP… Audio

Business confidence in the future has reached its highest point since the emergence of coronavirus. Karyn Hay speaks with Business NZ's CEO, Kirk Hope, about businesses around the country. Audio

The ANZ New Zealand Business Outlook has found business confidence is increasing, despite the recent outbreak of Covid-19 in Auckland.

However a big concern remains unchanged - finding skilled… Audio

The opening of the government's books yesterday ahead of the election painted a picture of long term debt, rising unemployment and a slow recovery. The Treasury figures predict unemployment to reach a… Audio

Australia is officially in a recession after the figures from its June quarter revealed GDP has shrunk by a record 7 percent.

The grim numbers are a direct result of Covid-19 and were widely expected… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Audio