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January sees surge in house listings
After a record low number of house listings in December this January has seen a surge in listings not seen since 2015. Realestate.co.nz chief executive Sarah Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Canadian PM Trudeau to 'fight back' against US tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring countries. Senior… Audio
Business News for 3 February 2025
Business news for 3 February 2024. Audio
$1b in payments being processed each weekend after move to seven-day settlement
The move to everyday settlement between banks has improved cash flow and security for merchants, Payments NZ says.
Early Business News for 3 February 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Canada, Mexico and China vow to retaliate to US tariffs
Canada, Mexico and China have confirmed they will retaliate after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on the three countries. Correspondent in Washington D.C Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
China denounces Trump tariff: 'Fentanyl is America's problem'
China's government on Sunday denounced the Trump administration's imposition of a long-threatened 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports while leaving the door open for talks with the US that could…
Trump launches trade war with tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Canadians not to travel to the US, while Democrats called Trump's move "a blatant abuse of executive power."
Why Kiwis are squeamish about privatisation
Analysis - State asset sales have been a political dividing line for decades now, and it seems voters are again being asked to decide which side they're on. Audio
Calling Home: Jordan Rondel
Jordan Rondel has baked cakes for some of the biggest names in the biz including the likes of Miley Cyrus, Margot Robbie, Flea, George Clinton, and Lorde. Audio
How much you need to save each week for a comfy retirement
So you want to save $500,000 for retirement. What does it take to get there?
'Real risk of double-digit increases' in power prices
Here are three reasons you might pay more for electricity this year. Audio
Will I be taxed for selling US$200k of shares? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
White House says Trump to impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs at weekend
US President Donald Trump will implement tariffs Saturday on the three largest US trading partners.
Experts pick stocks to watch in 2025
Despite this week's DeepSeek shakeup, commentators are picking a generally positive year for sharemarkets.
'Such an amazing shop': Arts and crafts fans lament closure of an institution
It's farewell but not a complete goodbye for a craft store, which is closing its doors after 45 years. Audio
Watch: How the PM answered questions over responsibility for MPs' comments
Christopher Luxon is facing scrutiny over how he handles remarks from New Zealand First.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 January 2025
In today's episode, the government's freshly announced plans for the Dunedin Hospital shows the rebuild will initially have fewer beds than the current hospital, the government has launched its final… Audio
Beer accounts for almost 1% of New Zealand's GDP - report
The industry also generated $1.7b of tax revenue for the government each year, the report found.
Thousands tap KiwiSaver for 'second chance' at home ownership
KiwiSaver money can generally only be withdrawn when someone buys a first house or retires - except for particular exemptions.
