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Midday Business News for 26 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report from Nicholas Pointon. Audio
Week in Politics: Inflation, inflation, inflation
Analysis - The prime minister smiled her way through Singapore and Japan this week but back home the highest inflation rate in a generation wasn't something to be happy about.
Consumer credit demand stays on the downward spiral
Omicron outbreak, rising interest rates and tough lending rules are affecting people's ability and appetite to borrow as consumer credit demand continues to plunge.
Florida lawmakers strip Disney of special tax status
The move comes in the wake of a political clash between the company and the governor.
Cheap eats as inflation swallows dollars
Rising food prices are making life even tougher for some New Zealanders.
The inflation rate on Thursday hit its highest mark in 30 years - a reflection of surging costs.
Stats NZ said food is close… Audio
Infometrics' Brad Olsen crunches inflation numbers
Inflation has hit its highest level in three decades, driven by the cost of fuel, food, and housing. The consumer price index, which was revealed yesterday, rose 1.8 percent in the three months ended… Audio
Inflation pinch for low-income families 'catastrophic'
Social service providers are concerned about the impact of the country's largest inflation rise in more than 30 years, saying many people are struggling with rising costs. Audio
What's behind skyrocketing inflation?
Who is to blame for skyrocketing inflation - problems created overseas or the government due to its economic management?
Annual inflation has hit 6.9 percent - while slightly below expectations, it's… Audio
Domestic inflation incredibly high - Bagrie
New Zealand's inflation is cracking a 30-year high at 6.9 percent. Basic consumer items are getting more and more expensive.
In the past year the cost of a new house went up about 18 percent. Petrol… Video, Audio
Evening business for 21 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6304588195001 Video, Audio
More middle-income earners seeking help - budgeting service
Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.
Andrew Henderson from the… Video, Audio
High cost of living confirmed by record consumer price index rise
Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.
Food prices are among the main… Video, Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy (Part 1)
Panellists Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy discuss inflation hitting its highest level in three decades, National leader Christopher Luxon's public holiday comments, and the Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll.
…Your Money with Mary Holm
Financial journalist and author Mary Holm joins Wallace to discuss the decision making behind where you put your money in a time of flux. Audio
Govt prepared to work hard to curb high inflation
We'll get a good idea of how much the cost of living has actually gone up by later today when the much-anticipated consumer price index for the March quarter is released. It will come as no surprise… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy
Panellists Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy discuss the phenomenon of people walking their cats and tell us what they've been thinking. Audio
Evening business for 20 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6304477471001 Video, Audio
Midday Business News for 20 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report with Anan Zaki. Audio
Grocery price comparison site explodes in popularity
The cost of living is soaring and it's doubtful things will ease any time soon.
But when it comes to groceries, there is a free website that can help snag the best deal.
Grocer.nz compares prices… Audio
Despite sanctions, russian oligarch money probably still in NZ
A leading academic says it's likely that money from Russian oligarchs is still circulating in New Zealand, despite the sanctions on Vladimir Putin's regime. It comes as the government tries to… Audio