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Why New Zealand investors want a piece of Nvidia
We're claiming our slice of the world's newest most valuable company. Can it last?
NZTA put on notice over cost of cones, traffic management
The agency will soon need to count up what it spends on an "infestation" of road cones and temporary traffic management.
How do people feel about the economy?
Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people in Paeroa how they feel about Aotearoa's economy. Video, Audio
GDP figures from 3 months to the end of March rose 0.2%
After two consecutive quarters of negative growth, GDP figures for the 3 months to the end of March rose 0.2%, some of the main gains in rental, real estate services and electricity generation, senior… Audio
'Renting is very expensive' - NZ's global distinction
Solo mum Cara says rent has been as much as half her income. Data shows she's not alone.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 June
On today's episode, almost all of Northland is without power. The Finance Minister says it will be a long slow slog for people struggling in the current economy. The PSA says the Department of… Audio
Economy limps out of recession as GDP grows
NZ's first-quarter was better than Australia's - and enough to end a 'technical recession' - but lagged behind most trading partners. Audio
Economy edges out of recession
The economy has edged out of recession driven by service industries and energy production. Gross domestic product - the broad measure of economic growth - rose 0.2% for the three months ended March… Audio
Economic Research Institute looks at GDP expectations
Economists expect the latest GDP figures to show minimal, if any, economic growth. Corin Dann talked to New Zealand Institute of Economic Research senior economist Ting Huang. Audio
Alcohol levy increase doesn't cover inflation
The alcohol levy has been raised - but by less than half the amount that would even cover inflation. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke with In Depth reporter Guyon Espiner Audio
UK inflation drops to 2% target for first time since 2021
But it is not enough on its own for interest rates to be cut, the Bank of England says.
Economy going backwards in per person terms - Economist
Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon says the economy has been going backwards over the past year in per-person terms. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Public service cuts: 'We've got no other options than just to leave'
Thousands of public servants are suffering a double blow - out of work, in a struggling economy that's tipped to remain stagnant.
Early Business News for 20 June 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Most MSD beneficiaries owe money to agencies meant to help them
Debt owed to government agencies by the country's poorest residents adds up to more than three billion dollars, and there's no easy solution Audio
Feeling the pinch, but worth trillions
Paul Pascoe, senior manager of national accounts at Stats NZ, joins Emile Donovan to explore how much wealth New Zealand households actually have, and how much they're able to save. Audio
$2b jump in tax debt in one year
A sharp increase in tax debt is likely to reflect the pressure businesses are under, commentators say.
