Economy
'Just ill-informed': Anger as all Marsden Fund humanities research cut
Academics says the changes are short-sighted, but a business group says it will boost productivity. Audio
Govt announces changes to limit farm to forestry conversions
Changes include a pause on high quality farm land being used for exotic forestry, and a cap of 15,000 hectares of other farm land being converted. The Forest Owners Association Chief Executive Dr… Audio
What next for the OCR? And what should you do?
Economists expect another 50bp drop in February, so should you float and wait for it?
Early Business News for 5 December 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 4 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business travellers in regions will be hurt by Air NZ cuts - mayor
Business people will have to overnight in Wellington due to the axing of Rotorua's early morning flight to the capital, the mayor says. Audio
Taranaki region leaders at odds with government plans
There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining.
Seabed mining left out of regional plan for Taranaki
There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining Audio
Liquidations are up 27% year to year
It's no secret businesses are finding the current economic climate tough, but new data shows many are finding it so hard they can't keep afloat any longer. The latest figures from credit bureau… Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill joins Emile to discuss the Labour conference, Christopher Luxon's popularity, and another OCR rate cut. Audio
Evening business for 3 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
What does bird flu mean for the economy?
Bird flu will be a tough blow to affected farmers and potentially their region.
Defence Force operating deficit may hit $360 million
The Defence Force faces an operating deficit in danger of hitting $360 million next year, putting more jobs at risk. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 3 December 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Debt pressures still a big issue across the economy - report
November data suggests many people are struggling with debt, as consumer and mortgage arrears are up year-on-year.
