Economy
Manufacturing activity hits four-year high
Manufacturing activity leapt higher in December to its best reading in four-years, reinforcing expectations of a continued economic recovery.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 16 January
A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson; With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the… Audio
'A disappointment gap': 61 shops announce closures in 10 days
There are warnings the number of businesses closing could get worse before it gets better.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 January
A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Audio
Market Update for 15 January 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Employee confidence still in the negative
Confidence has improved slightly, but remains deeply pessimistic, the latest data shows.
House prices are up - but what's going on in Wellington?
Prices around the country are picking up, but not in the capital.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 January
The Government hopes a law change will give the electricity authority more teeth to maintain a fair and competitive market; Business confidence has risen to its highest level since March 2014… Audio
Business optimism rises, despite slower growth than forecast
Business sentiment has rebounded strongly, with firms reporting improved sales and planning to hire staff and increase investment.
Market Update
An update on the latest business headlines from RNZ's business team. Audio
Stocks waver, US dollar slides after Trump ups the ante
Investors decided to resuscitate the "Sell America" trade Sunday night, selling off US stock futures, bonds and the dollar.
Hard economic times aren't new
With the phrase "cost of living" first popping up in newspapers more than a century ago, we take a dive into the history of tough times. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 January
While parts of the country experienced scorching temperatures yesterday, other areas were hit with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Napier almost broke a near 50-year record, reaching 36 degrees… Audio
