Business
How much home loan rates have really dropped
The official cash rate has fallen from a peak of 5.5 to 2.5 percent but some longer-term fixed rates moved by less than half the drop.
Concerns raised about 'tone' of FMA report on insider trading
Law firm Chapman Tripp said the FMA report on 'shadow insider trading' may exacerbate the trend of falling confidence in the regulator.
How many of NZ's unemployed can expect to find work?
The labour market is forecast to improve next year, reducing the number of people unemployed from its current 158,000.
Fresh calls for government to ditch proposed ban on surcharges
There are fresh calls for the government to ditch its proposed ban on retail surcharges. Retail NZ has surveyed its members and almost half say they will raise their prices if the law change comes… Audio
When social licence is revoked
Big and profitable Kiwi companies hiking their prices during a cost of living crisis have been accused of losing their social licence - but what is that? Audio
Bankers must pay $12.1m after carbon offset partnership collapse
The High Court in Wellington has found two bankers, Will Leckie and Chris Morrison, breached their duties as directors and partners in the Drylandcarbon management companies.
Evening business for 13 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
1000s report having money deducted from their bank by IRD
Thousands of people have had money deducted from their bank accounts in recent months as Inland Revenue steps up its efforts to collect the tax it is owed. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been… Audio
New Hauraki Coromandel tourism boss focused on regional challenges
'Brink of excellence': New Hauraki Coromandel tourism boss focused on challenges.
Can my Australian wife get NZ superannuation? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
NZ defence strategy explores space weapons export potential
Defence Minister Judith Collins insists NZ-produced technology could compete internationally.
Self-driving Tesla software faces safety probe after running redlights, on wrong side of road
Nearly 3 million Teslas are under investigation after dozens of near misses and a series of crashes linked to the automaker's FSD system. Audio
IRD moves to tackle 'zombie companies'
The tax department can soon provide information on tax debts to credit-reporting agencies.
Economic situation report with Liam Dann
New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann unpacks this week's economic news. Audio
Evening business for 10 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
