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Business performance sentiment hits record low
A positive post-election glow has given way to a gloomy economic outlook.
Record number of mortgages fixed for one-year:CoreLogic
CoreLogic says a record number of mortgages are being fixed for one-year, signalling a belief among homeowners that interest rates have peaked, and will start to fall next year. CoreLogic NZ's chief… Audio
Police Association on latest pay offer
The Police Association says the latest pay offer did nothing to close the pay gap between officers, and teachers or nurses. The Association's president Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 18 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Climate change could reduce global average incomes by 19 percent - study
It shows New Zealand's income will be 2-10 percent lower, but one expert says this modelling is not suitable to conclude much about the costs of climate change at a local level.
Why are concert tickets so expensive?
Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high. Jogai Bhatt looks at why it costs so much.
People going hungry so their pets can eat, charity says
Some pet owners are being forced to choose between feeding themselves or their animals, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Police Association members reject latest pay offer
Police Association says members are looking for a sincere effort by the government to address the cost of living crisis and recognise the increasing dangers officers faced.
Future of NZ Ag Show in doubt
The future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show is in doubt after the Canterbury A&P Association pulled the pin on this year's event. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Why the latest inflation figures aren't all good news
The easing of the annual inflation to its lowest level in three years might be met with applause, but economists are cautious to celebrate. Video
AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts
Māori AI and data ethicist Karaitiana Taiuru believes there are other Māori who have been affected but have not yet come forward.
Crowdfunding service Equitise loses licence to operate
Crowdfunding investment service Equitise has lost its licence to operate.
Inflation drops to 4 percent
The annual inflation rate has fallen to its lowest in nearly three years. Audio
Hundreds of jobs to go at Oranga Tamariki
Oranga Tamariki - The Children's Ministry has today confirmed plans to disestablish 447 jobs - reducing its workforce by nine percent. Reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Call for four-lane highway between Auckland and Kaikohe
The government is being urged to upgrade the "dilapidated" SH1 as soon as possible.
Deluge floods Dubai Airport, causing chaos
Flights into Dubai International Airport have been diverted after a storm hit the region.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio