Economy
Workers over 65 lose out as employers stop KiwiSaver contributions
Older workers may be losing thousands of dollars with employers opting to stop their KiwiSaver contributions when they turn 65. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt announces changes to supermarket sector
The government's calling it an express lane, a way to get new supermarkets into the country to boost competition and give better deals. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Night n' Day on govt plans to fast-track supermarkets
The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost of living through more competition. Night n' Day general manager Matthew Lane spoke to Corin… Audio
Cruise industry jumps ship on New Zealand
Visits are down and industry insiders worry that the fallout for the tourism industry will be severe
Trump imposes 50 percent tariff on India
US President Donald Trump has kept his promise of imposing 50 percent tariffs on India - a punishment for its continued purchase of Russian oil. Washington correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin… Audio
Average time to save a house deposit down to 10 years
That's lower than the almost-14 years required in 2021, but still above the long-term average of 9.1 years.
Mayday call for New Zealand's sinking cruise industry
Cruise ship visits to Aotearoa are down, and industry insiders worry that the economic fallout for the tourism industry will be severe. Audio
Watch: 'Express lane' for new supermarkets that could boost competition
Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has not completely rule out restructuring the existing duopoly. Audio
Evening business for 27 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27th August 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry; The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by… Audio
Are lower house prices really bad for the economy?
What economists say about comments by politicians and the Reserve Bank on house prices. Audio
Will NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?
How does New Zealand's economy stack up against Australia's? That's a question a Westpac senior economist has been working to answer. Audio
Westpac predicts NZ economy will outpace Australia
The trans-Tasman economies are set to switch, with a prediction New Zealand will outpace Australia over the coming years. Westpac's senior economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The essential item that's 900% more expensive than in 2000
Climate change and the cost of increasing weather events are pushing up the cost.
