9 Apr 2025

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025

From Midday Report, 1:45 pm on 9 April 2025

In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and despite successive governments' and authorities' efforts, it's continuing to grow. Engineers are sounding the alarm at the high number of roles being lost as the country experiences a slowdown in infrastructure work. And chocolate company Whittakers has scored highly in a survey of global chocolate brands, for its commitment to transparency and traceability in their cocoa supply chain.