Cameron Bagrie

The Panel talks to independent economist Cameron Bagrie about the need for an "intergenerational debate" as to how the country will deal with its debt. Audio

AJ Hackett bungy's owners were jumping for joy after news the company would receive $10.2 million in government help to get back on its feet.

But questions are being raised over whether the company… Audio

The economy is fragile, but it could be worse: That's from the Reserve Bank, which left the official cash rate and zero point two five yesterday.

Governor Adrian Orr is leaving the door open to lower… Audio

Most New Zealanders are unemployed but they just don't know it yet, according to National's new leader Todd Muller.  Audio

Treasury has failed to front at today's Epidemic Response Committee, which has focussed on the Budget and Treasury's economic forecasts.

Treasury Secretary Caralee McLiesh and Deputy Secretary Bryan… Audio

We're at the half way mark of the government's 12 week wage subsidy which so far has paid out over $10.5 billion to nearly 1.75 million New Zealanders . In the first four weeks of lockdown 33,000 more… Audio

The Reserve Bank is considering removing restrictions on bank loan-to-value ratios - which require most new borrowers to have a sizeable deposit.

Economist Cameron Bagrie says there will be buyers… Audio

The government's announced its new plan for learning under lockdown. Plus what's the future for business after level four? Audio

Economist Cameron Bagrie joins the panel discussion on what New Zealand can do to mitigate against the inevitable financial impacts due to the coronavirus pandemic. Audio

The Reserve Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate, to support the economy against the impact of the Covid-19 virus. The central bank cut its official cash rate to 0.25 percent from one percent.

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Central banks are set to be challenged by a broader range of issues beyond the narrow issues of inflation, economic growth and labour markets, according to an independent economist. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Audio

Farmers are urging banks to absorb the additional costs of tough new Reserve Bank capital requirements rather than target the rural sector. Federated farmers' Andrew Hoggard and Independent economist… Audio

ANZ jumps ahead of the pack with a predicition of three more interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank, taking the official cash rate to 0.25 % by the middle of next year. But other economists are… Audio

The government is being warned that record low unemployment and rising wages are giving the wrong impression, and things are actually much less rosy.

Economists say the numbers out on Tuesday give a… Audio

The United States central bank -- the Federal Reserve -- has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.... as expected. Audio

US Stocks have dropped for a second straight day. With investors resigned to the idea that upcoming trade negotiations between China and the United States will be contentious. This after President… Audio