Economy
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 March 2025
In today's episode, the economy has beat expectations and climbed out of recession at the end of last year but it's not without its weak spots, Swimming pools in the Wellington region have been found… Audio
Advertised salary growth rate falls further - SEEK
There was a notable decline in advertising, arts and media, according to the major recruitment website.
International conflicts see prices at petrol pump fall
Fuel prices are down 5 percent, despite earlier predictions they could top $3 a litre. Audio
Businesses concerned over time NZ economy taking to rebound
Businesses are lamenting the time it's taking for New Zealand's economy to rebound from recession. The Employers and Manufacturers Association's head of advocacy, strategy, and finance Alan McDonald… Audio
GDP figures set to be released
Major bank economists are expecting gross domestic product to be back in the positive when the numbers are released on Thursday. Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Brewing a population storm
New Zealand's population is growing at a rate that threatens to outpace the speed we're building infrastructure.
Former Government Statistician, Len Cook says we are heading for a population storm. Audio
Buyer Wanted for Vic Deals
One of the biggest and most well-known Facebook pages in New Zealand, Vic Deals, is up for sale.
Charlie Ward, owner of the popular buying, selling, and community noticeboard group, talks to Emile… Audio
Evening business for 19 March 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Debt collectors still putting pressure on, mentors say
Hundreds of cases of concerns over debt collection activities have been reported over the past year - including stories of intimidation and coercion.
What is going on with the price of butter?
If you have bought butter recently you might have noticed something - it is a lot more expensive.
NZ rents increased by 25 percent since Covid: Data
New data shows New Zealand rents have increased 25 percent since Covid hit. Trade Me Property's customer director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Libelle scaled up too fast: Liquidator
The liquidator of school lunch provider Libelle says one of the failed company's biggest problems was scaling up too fast. Deloitte liquidator David Webb spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Early Business News for 19 March 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 18 March 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Feature interview: how the economic system overlooks care work
There's a dirty secret in economics says Danish writer Emma Holten. Audio
Why we're getting poorer, according to an expert
Economic volatility, austerity and crises became the norm well before the Donald Trump's return to office. Audio
