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Midday Business News for 10 March 2025
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What will happen to house prices this year?
House prices are forecast to rise this year, but banks differ on how much this will be.
Fonterra increases forecast earnings by up to 25%
The dairy giant is expected to report its full year earnings in a range of 55-to-75 cents versus its previous guidance of between 40-to-60 cents per share for the year ending in July.
When is it time for parents to cut the kids off financially?
It begins with cash for clothes and phone bills. Then it's uni books. But at what age should the kids start chipping in?
Minister on proposed changes to Public Works Act
The government is proposing changes to the Public Works Act - including incentivising payments of up to $150,000 for early land sales. Land Information Minister Chris Penk spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Whanganui Collegiate charges $10,000 optional fee
A Waikato man is outraged by a $10,000 optional fee charged by one of the country's most expensive integrated state schools, Whanganui Collegiate. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Audio
Are women really more conservative investors?
Is it really the case that women inherently want less risky investments, or are there other factors at play?
Early Business News for 10 March 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Bay of Plenty man sentenced for shooting dog on his property
Glenn Forsyth said he never meant to kill or hurt the dog.
Where do Kiwis cut back when we feel the pinch?
A recent survey reveals how the struggle to balance costs is forcing many Kiwis to make the hard choice between essentials such as food and healthcare. Audio
King Charles calls for unity in 'uncertain times'
Britain and European countries have been scrambling to present a united front following US President Donald Trump's sudden withdrawal of support for Ukraine.
What's good value (and not) on the sharemarket at the moment?
Sharemarkets have been volatile this week as the impact of Donald Trump's on-again-off-again tariff war was felt.
Where do Kiwis cut back when we feel the pinch?
Emanuel Kalafetalis from Research New Zealand joins Jim to discuss the results of a recent survey that asked if people are cutting back on their spending, and if so, what is being cut? Audio
Anxiety over editorial policy and a billionaire on board at NZME
Mediawatch - NZME's top brass now have a billionaire on board who wants control and maybe more far-reaching editorial change.
Fruit and vegetable movement restricted until next month in Auckland suburb
The restrictions in Birkdale on the North Shore will remain in place until 10 April.
The suburb where the housing market downturn hit hardest
Buyers in this one part of Wellington are getting the biggest discounts compared to the peak.
I inherited some money and I'm not sure what to do with it - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions
Shane Jones announces Aquaculture Development Plan
The plan, announced by the Oceans and Fisheries Minister in Marlborough, aims to grow the industry to $3b a year.
