Economy
Food prices down for first time in six years
Food prices have dropped for the first time in six years, according to new figures released today. Stats NZ says the cost of food has decreased by 0.3 percent in the year to June. Stats NZ's consumer… Audio
Cost of building single story house drops
The cost of bricks and mortar for building a new single storey house has dropped for the first time in at least 12 years. The latest Cordell Construction Cost index from CoreLogic shows a… Audio
Cost of building new brick and tile house drops
The cost of building a new single-storey brick and tile house has dropped for the first time in more than a decade. CoreLogic tracks construction costs and released its quarterly report this morning -… Audio
Early Business News for 11 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
NZ brain drain likely to continue until interest rates drop - recruiter
The latest migration statistics are "quite phenomenal", a recruitment agency director says. Audio
The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker discuss the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) holding the OCR at 5.5 per cent and Green voters, have they lost confidence in… Audio
Evening business for 10 July 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 10 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Mark Leishman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the importance of workplace friendships. Audio
OCR remains unchanged at 5.5% for eighth consecutive meeting
However, the Reserve Bank has hinted rate cuts may be closer than previously thought.
Northport container terminal expansion rejected
Plans for a major container terminal have suffered a blow with independent commissioners turning down an application for a multimillion-dollar port expansion.
Number of jobseeker beneficiaries on the rise
Almost 4500 more people have signed up to the Jobseeker Work Ready benefit since the start of May, and business data paints a grim picture with more job losses on the horizon. RNZ's Money… Audio
Warnings over job cuts to science sector
A coalition of the country's leading science groups is warning it will take decades to undo the damage of sweeping jobs cuts to the sector. Between 350 and 360 specialist science jobs have been axed… Audio
Government relaxes car fuel efficiency standards
The government has relaxed car fuel efficiency standards, saying the current rules are too strict for importers. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the changes aim to reduce transport emissions… Audio
Early Business News for 10 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
