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GDP figures to show whether NZ is in recession
Is New Zealand in recession?
Economists say it will be a close-run thing when GDP figures come out on Thursday.
The Institute for Economic Research is predicting Thursday's economic update will show… Audio
Early Business News for 21 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
IMF tells Govt to get spending under control and ensure any tax cuts are affordable
The Government is being told to get spending under control and ensure any tax cuts are affordable.
Those were among the key issues raised by the International Monetary Fund in its annual health check… Audio
Warehouse Group to focus on three brands after nearly $24m first-half loss
The Warehouse Group lost nearly $24 million in the six months ended January as consumers tightened their belts in a tough economic environment. Audio
Offshore wind could contribute $50b to economy by 2050 - report
The sector could create 10,000 jobs during the build-out phase and another 2000 ongoing positions in operations and maintenance, a new report estimates.
Northland business owners offered free mentoring after SH1 Brynderwyns closure
So far 55 owners taken up the opportunity.
Police data shows nearly 150,000 retail crimes reported across the country in 2023
The Dairy and Business Owners Group is calling last year a law and order disaster, after data from police revealed nearly 150,000 crimes reported at retailers across the country in 2023. Audio
The IMF has some advice for the government
In its annual health check on the country, the IMF says the government will have to "tread a narrow path to a soft landing".
Midday Business News for 20 March 2024
Retailer, The Warehouse, has reported a first half year loss with sales down 5 percent, with the sale of Torpedo7 taking a toll on the bottom line.
Anan Zaki has the business news. Audio
New retail crime figures should be wake-up call says Dairy and Business Owners' Group
The Dairy and Business Owners' Group say startling new retail crime figures should be a wake-up call for the government that action is urgently needed.
Police data released to the group shows retail… Audio
New private credit fund launched to counter banks' 'scorecard' approach
The fund is aimed at businesses which are finding it "increasingly difficult" to access bank loans.
A decade fostering start-ups & entrepreneurs
Marian Johnson has spent years helping build businesses out of the rubble following Christchurch's earthquakes as Chief Executive of the Ministry of Awesome. Audio
Early Business News for 20 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
AI giant reveals 'world's most powerful chip'
The CEO of tech company Nvidia told an audience of 20,000 in Silicon Valley that the product will 'realise the promise of AI'. Audio
Why these GP practices have patients pay before seeing a doctor
The health provider says in the face of an ongoing cost of living crisis most GPs are facing the same problem. Audio
Bank of Japan ends negative rates, farewells era of radical policy
The Bank of Japan has ended eight years of negative interest rates and other remnants of its unorthodox policy, making a historic shift away from a focus of reflating growth with decades of massive…
Evening business for 19th of March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
