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Recession leads to cancellation of NZ Fashion week
New Zealand Fashion Week will not go ahead this year, due to tough economic conditions. NZ fashion week owner Feroz Ali speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: The cost of not giving to KiwiSaver
Today Mary talks to Jesse about the reality for a number of people balancing their finances and suspending their payments. Audio
Renters, realtors upset at scrapping of bill to regulate property managers
Renters and realtors are upset with a government decision to scrap a bill meant to regulate property managers over concerns about unethical and unlawful behaviours.
Finding a job that's best suited, a new tool created to help
It can be tough going through the process of finding a new job can be - especially finding one that's a good fit. Audio
Bank of New Zealand feels squeeze from higher costs, reduced margins
The Bank of New Zealand is weathering the slowing economy, but is feeling the squeeze from higher costs and reduced margins.
Retailers, manufacturers and other businesses struggling amid economic downturn
High interest rates and persistant domestic inflation are the biggest drags on business outlook.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 May
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment… Audio
Local paper Wairoa Star folds after 102 years
A media expert says the demise of another local news outlet is symptomatic of the broader financial problems facing the sector. Better Public Media lobby group chair Peter Thompson spoke to Corin… Audio
As 'tough as the '90s' - Twice as many businesses asking for help downsizing
An advocate says businesses are hurting and are reluctantly having to lay off workers. Audio
Economists warn unemployment could hit five percent
The Council of Trade Unions is criticising the government's efforts to lower inflation, saying it is driving people into poverty. Economists say unemployment will hit five percent by the end of the… Audio
Early Business News for 2 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The unemployment rate, explained
Unemployment has risen to 4.3 percent, but what does it mean and how is it calculated?
Police Minister heading to Australia to discuss crime trends, youth offenders
Mark Mitchell will be chewing the fat with police chiefs as officers in this country talk openly about the appeal of crossing the Tasman.
'It costs to be a musician'
Is money too tight to mention for Aotearoa's music makers? Seven local musicians at different stages of their careers tell us how they're making ends meet in 2024.
Evening business for 1 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Unemployment figures show 31,000 people hunting for jobs
Just released figures show a steady climb in the unemployment rate that's cranked up to 4.3 percent for the March quarter, up from four percent in previous three months. Kiwi Bank chief economist… Audio
Hoggard defends 'gold standard' live exports
Polishing a turd is how one farmer's described the government's plan to resume live animal exports under a "gold standard" regime. Associate Agriculture Minister, Andrew Hoggard speaks to Lisa Owen Audio