Economy
RBNZ governor on cutting OCR
The Reserve Bank is increasingly confident that after a long period of high interest rates inflicted on the economy, inflation is finally under control. Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr spoke to… Audio
Early Business News for 15 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Proposal to merge Southland's councils could save money says mayor
A proposal to merge Southland's four councils into two is being criticised as giving ratepayers "hugs and rainbows" by Gore's mayor Ben Bell. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Reserve Bank cuts OCR for first time in four years
New Zealanders are being told the cost of living crisis is easing with inflation falling and more interest rate cuts on the way. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Sally Wenley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Cunliffe and Sally Wenley discuss the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cutting the official cash rate to 5.25 percent and the troubling case of… Audio
Evening business for 14 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Watch live: 'The era of extreme price increases is over' - Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says every New Zealander who loses a job is a New Zealander she worries about
'Biggest flip-flop ever': Top economist slams Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate to 5.25 percent. Audio
OCR cut to 5.25%
"It's darkest before the dawn and it's dawn now," that's according to Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr, after the Official Cash Rate was cut for the first time in more than four years. The 25 basis… Audio
Banks cut mortgage rates minutes after OCR drops
The RBNZ has come through with its first cut in four years, and retail banks are following close behind.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14th August
On today's episode, the government has told Te Arawhiti - the office for Maori Crown relations - to concentrate on Treaty Settlements and Taku-tai Moana applications. Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins… Audio
Methanex closes Taranaki plants and to sell unused gas
The country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its Taranaki methanol plants and selling the gas to power companies. Chief Executive John Carnegie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
ANZ economist on calls to cut OCR
Calls are mounting for the official cash rate to be cut on Wednesday, but ANZ chief economist thinks it won't and shouldn't be. ANZ's Sharon Zollner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Reserve Bank to review OCR
The Reserve Bank is reviewing the official cash rate day - some economists are picking it'll drop rates for the first time in more than four years. Loan Market director Bruce Patten spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Early Business News for 14 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 August 2024
On today's episode, the country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies, the Government has confirmed plans to end… Audio
A New Zealand electricity market explainer
BusinessDesk's Ian Lewellyn talks to Jesse about why our power market is the way it is, how high power prices work, and what the future may hold. Audio