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NZ defence spending could catch Trump's eye
Fresh from his quickfire moves on trade tariffs, will American President Trump's next target be defence? Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Business News for 5 February 2025
Business news for 5 February 2025. Audio
Parents fined for all day parking during childcare drop-off
Dozens of parents doing drop-offs and pick-ups at a Christchurch childcare centre have been wrongly fined for all-day car parking because of problems with a parking company's camera system. Anna… Audio
Early Business News for 5 February 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Reserve Bank criticised for staff numbers, but is it fair?
Economists say whether it has the right number of people is not a straightforward question to answer.
Unemployment forecast to hit four-year high
Official numbers confirming the recession has caught up with the jobs market - and also slowed wage growth.
Evening business for Tuesday 4 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Wellington house prices plummet nearly 25%
Average values have fallen sharply over three years, according to latest official valuations.
Helping every Kiwi kid make a good first impression
As kids head off to school, there is the inevitable flurry of shopping to sort out uniforms and supplies. 'School Start - First Impressions' is a charity that aims to ensure every child has a chance… Audio
Wellington Hospitality scene hopeful for 2025
The Wellington hospitality scene struggled its way through 2024 with some from the industry suspecting more would fall over the quiet summer months. Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage. Audio
Midday Business News for 4 February 2025
Midday Business News for 4 February 2024. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 February 2025
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday, the Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in… Audio
Retailer criticised for calling 27,000 sales of non-compliant items 'isolated oversights'
Bed, Bath and Beyond was fined $230,000, but its response has upset a consumer rights group. Audio
Bed Bath and Beyond fined for selling pyjamas without adequate safety warning
Bed Bath and Beyond has been fined $230,000 after selling children's pyjamas and hot water bottles without adequate safety warning labels. Commerce Commission general manager of competition, fair… Audio
Why has NZ's economy been hit so hard?
Last year was a tough one, even compared to other similar countries. We ask experts what went wrong. Audio
USAID faces major cuts
The world's largest aid agency faces major cuts, and it could have a big impact on the Pacific. Massey University associate professor at the centre for defence and security studies Dr Anna Powles… Audio
Market Update for 4 February 2025
Market Update for 4 February 2025. Audio
Why is NZ at the bottom of economic performance comparisons?
We've seen a number of headlines in recent weeks about New Zealand's economic performance being at the bottom of the table when it comes to international comparisons. But why has NZ fared so badly… Audio
Investors anxious which country Trump will target next with tariffs
So far New Zealand has escaped Donald Trump's punishing round of new tariffs but investors around the world are anxiously waiting to see which country's the US President will target next. Political… Audio
PM Luxon on not heading to Waitangi
The Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday. Christopher Luxon announced in December he wouldn't be heading to Waitangi for this year's… Audio
