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How to ride the markets during turbulent times
Uncertainty due to the rollout of the US's tariffs has put some people's shares into a spin. Audio
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Possible tax break for migrants
7:33 pm todaySome had faced paying tax on capital gains they had not yet made.
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The Panel with Anna Dean and David Farrar (Part 1)
6:05 pm todayTonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and David Farrar. They discuss the Government's plan to scale back the number of rules… Audio
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Luxon struggles under weight of cost-of-living gloom
3:05 pm todayAnalysis: There's a lot of bad news around for a government holding out for a change in economic fortunes to turn the polls.
How to ride the markets during turbulent times
Uncertainty due to the rollout of the US's tariffs has put some people's shares into a spin. Audio
Possible tax break for migrants
Some had faced paying tax on capital gains they had not yet made.
The Panel with Anna Dean and David Farrar (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and David Farrar. They discuss the Government's plan to scale back the number of rules agencies must follow when tendering… Audio
Luxon struggles under weight of cost-of-living gloom
Analysis: There's a lot of bad news around for a government holding out for a change in economic fortunes to turn the polls.
Tax reforms needed to bolster economic growth - IMF report
The government needs to get control of its finances and make broad based tax and regulatory changes, according to the International Monetary Fund.
All that glitters is very much gold
The price of gold is booming, hitting all-time highs this month. It's hit the point in the market cycle where we're being sent press releases for new gold investment schemes. The words "Store of… Audio
Trump rejects Australia's bid for exemption from tariffs
Hopes for a reprieve from the tariffs were buoyed at first, but now dashed.
Midday Business News for 12 March 2025
Midday Business News for 12 March 2025 Audio
Bank profits soar to record $7.2b amid litany of concerns
They've come through the recession and edged to a record high despite rising costs, flat margins, and regulatory pressures.
Briscoe Group makes near record full year sales
The group made $791.5m in revenue for the 12 months ended January, compared to $792.0m the same time a year ago.
HOKA shoes uses a Māori name. Why don't they say so?
One of the world's hottest sneaker brands, rarely attributes its name to Māori - but it used to.
What Donald Trump actually wants from tariffs
Analysis - The US president believes tariffs are cure for all economic woes. But as the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
On today's episode, leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector", the… Audio
Hey big spenders: What foreign investors will really want from the infrastructure summit
Analysis - To attract crucial infrastructure investment from overseas, the government are looking at public-private partnerships, but what do investors want?
Global Investment Summit set to begin in Auckland
The government's Global Investment Summit is due to start on Thursday, bringing over 100 businesses and firms together in Auckland. Devon Funds head of retail Greg Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Market Update for 12 March 2025
Market Update for 12 March 2025 Audio
Canadian backdown after Trump threat to double tariffs
The US president announced he'd impose further, massive tariffs over Ontario's 25 percent surcharge charge on US electricity.
US markets continue to slide
Markets are continuing to slide in the US after Tuesday's plunge and an announcement of doubled tariffs on Canadian aluminium and steel. Financial Times' Peter Wells spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business News for 12 March 2025
Business News for 12 March 2025 Audio
Early Business News for 12 March 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio