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Cost of building new brick and tile house drops
The cost of building a new single-storey brick and tile house has dropped for the first time in more than a decade. CoreLogic tracks construction costs and released its quarterly report this morning -… Audio
Is the golden age for property investment over?
Investors have done well in recent decades, but there is a warning future gains may be more limited.
Early Business News for 11 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
After AK floods last year, couple fear never owning house again
A West Auckland couple fears they've been booted off the property ladder after a buyout offer from the council in the wake of last year's floods - Mahvash Ikram has the story. Audio
Retail giant Amazon turns 30
Thirty years ago, Jeff Bezos started a company which would one day be known as Amazon - and which would change the course of retail - and, indeed, the world - irrevocably. Author Natalie Berg joins… Audio
NZ brain drain likely to continue until interest rates drop - recruiter
The latest migration statistics are "quite phenomenal", a recruitment agency director says. Audio
The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker discuss the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) holding the OCR at 5.5 per cent and Green voters, have they lost confidence in… Audio
Evening business for 10 July 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Auckland's Wynard bridge must reopen in time for Sail GP, businesses warn
Waterfront business in Auckland are celebrating the return of the Sail GP regatta next year, but stress a vital link to the district needs to be up and running when it happens.
Dosh app's banking plans: 'It's about making everyone's lives easier'
A financial technology start-up vying to become a bank says it will be able to provide potential consumers with cheaper fees, better security and an easy-to-use app.
Watch: Govt an 'absolute disgrace' on climate change - Hipkins
The Labour leader says if Luxon was being honest on his overseas trips he would be saying the government is taking New Zealand backwards on climate.
The Pre-Panel for 10 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Mark Leishman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the importance of workplace friendships. Audio
OCR remains unchanged at 5.5% for eighth consecutive meeting
However, the Reserve Bank has hinted rate cuts may be closer than previously thought.
Northport container terminal expansion rejected
Plans for a major container terminal have suffered a blow with independent commissioners turning down an application for a multimillion-dollar port expansion.
Number of jobseeker beneficiaries on the rise
Almost 4500 more people have signed up to the Jobseeker Work Ready benefit since the start of May, and business data paints a grim picture with more job losses on the horizon. RNZ's Money… Audio
Warnings over job cuts to science sector
A coalition of the country's leading science groups is warning it will take decades to undo the damage of sweeping jobs cuts to the sector. Between 350 and 360 specialist science jobs have been axed… Audio
Personal finance: David Boyle
David Boyle, formerly of Mint Asset Management, formerly with the Commission for Financial Capability. Audio
Campaign to ban private jets targets Wellington fliers
Airline passengers landing in Wellington yesterday afternoon may've noticed an alteration to the capital's hillside sign. Audio
