Economy
Steel and Tube still in the red but outlook brightens
The steel manufacturer and distributor has posted another bottom-line loss, but says it's seeing signs of light at the end of the tunnel.
New US tariffs start at 10%, Trump administration working to hike them to 15%
A White House official says the US President has had "no change of heart" in his desire for a 15 percent tariff.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 February 2026
A high-profile longevity influencer and author Peter Attia is the latest to have his reputation shredded as the fallout continues from the Epstein files. Correspondent Simon Marks talks us through the… Audio
PGG Wrightson increases half-year profit on back of increased sales
PGG Wrightson made a net profit of $17.3 million up from $16m.
Evening business for 23 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Uncertainty likely to remain with US tariff ruling - trade minister
The US Supreme Court ruled the sweeping tariffs Donald Trump imposed on nearly every country, including New Zealand, were illegal.
Gyles Beckford on Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump has been left fuming over the U.S Supreme Court ruling that he didn't have the power to introduce his controversial global tariffs. Audio
US Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal
The ruling is a striking loss for the White House on an issue that has been central to the president's foreign policy and economic agenda.
Major bank cuts home loan rates
Westpac says it is cutting its three-, four- and five-year home loan rates.
Airport Association says regions bearing brunt of airfare hikes
The Airport Association says regional New Zealand is bearing the brunt of airfare hikes because of a lack of competition. New Zealand Airports Association chief executive Billie Moore spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Interview: Icehouse Ventures CEO, Robbie Paul
The head of of one of the country's biggest venture capital firms believes New Zealand is fertile ground for building busineses that can compete on the world stage. Icehouse Ventures has invested in… Audio
Corin Dann speaks with Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman
The new Reserve Bank governor says the economy is starting to recover, but it might take time for people to feel it. In her first monetary policy statement, Dr Anna Breman has held interest rates at… Audio
Reality bites for job seekers as unemployment climbs
Unemployment is at its highest level in more than a decade, but one expert sees a silver lining.
Reality bites for Kiwi job seekers as unemployment climbs
Unemployment is at its highest level in more than a decade, but one expert offers a silver lining, saying that could actually be a sign of early economic growth Audio
Would you leave your shopping to AI?
How we shop could be about to change dramatically, thanks to an AI innovation. Agentic AI can give recommendations and complete commercial transactions on your behalf - without you ever having to… Audio
Are $7 blocks now normal? What's going on with chocolate
You weren't imagining it - Valentine's Day chocolate probably was more expensive this year.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 February 2026
Christchurch weighs a state of emergency as flooding slams the city: suburban streets are knee deep in water, four people are rescued from a car stuck in floodwaters in Little River and huge downpours… Audio
Our trade deal with India, explained
It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious
