Economy
S&P500 sees biggest market swing ever recorded
It followed the second-biggest just a few days earlier.
Luxon condemns 'trade war', Willis warns of tough times
The PM has made his strongest statements yet about US tariffs, while the Finance Minister says we are watching a "historically significant global event".
Warnings inflation may rise in response to Trump's tariffs
The Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's tariffs. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Foreign student numbers back to pre-pandemic levels
Universities' lucrative international enrolments have rebounded close to pre-pandemic levels.
Businesses more optimistic despite challenges
Business sentiment improved in the three months ended March despite having weaker sales, shedding staff and increased inflation pressures.
KiwiSaver balances drop amid tariff turmoil
Global financial markets have continued to fall, in response to tough new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump threatens China with extra 50% tariff
And the White House says talk of a 90-day pause on tariffs is "fake news" as world markets continue to plunge. Audio
International stock markets react to Trump's tariffs
US stocks have been swinging wildly today as traders hope Donald Trump's tariffs might be eased or scrapped. Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'On every dimension, NZ is falling behind': The struggle for 'social cohesion'
The results of a new report are so poor they even surprised the author.
Govt promises massive boost in defence spending
The coalition has promised a massive boost in defence spending up to levels not seen since the early 1990s, but there are still questions about where the money will come from. Political reporter… Audio
Early Business News for 8 April 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
US markets continue to fall after Trump's tariffs
US markets have plunged again, following another day of global market chaos triggered by President Donald Trump's tariffs. Washington correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Economic Growth minister Nicola Willis on tariffs, defence
The good folk of Te Awamutu and Nicola Willis talk tariffs and trade Audio
First-home buyers struggle with KiwiSaver falls
Experts weigh in on what to do if you're affected as share markets fall.
Fiji and other Pacific nations disappointed in US tariffs
Pacific nations express disappointment in Trump's tariffs, Caleb Fotheringham has this story. Audio
Home buyers playing it safe in ongoing soft market
Residential property values have changed little over the first quarter of the year.
'On every dimension, NZ is falling behind' with social cohesion
The results of a new report on social cohesion are so poor they even surprised the author. He says it's time we fix it, before it's too late. Audio
