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KiwiSaver investments ride wave of optimism
Optimism in global markets has driven an improvement in the value of KiwiSaver assets in the first quarter.
Government on track for increased deficit despite fall in spending - Treasury
The government books are worsening as a fall in tax outpaces cuts to spending, leaving it on course to post a sizable deficit.
Business commentator Victoria Young
BusinessDesk editor, Victoria Young crunches the numbers as Westpac and BNZ post their six-month results, with other major banks expected to follow. Audio
Stuff announces staff for new 6pm news bulletin
The first details about the TV news bulletin that will replace Newshub at 6 from July have been revealed. The producer - Stuff - has hired several senior reporters and producers from Newshub and will…
Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts
The US has opened a new probe of the troubled jet firm.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 May
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about the $1.9 billion promised for corrections, and we get reaction from former prisoner and penal reform campaigner Cosmo Jeffery… Audio
Insurance Q & A with Karen Stevens
Claiming on insurance can be complicated and legalistic - insurance ombudsman Karen Stevens answers your questions Audio
Westpac CEO on tough times for customers and combatting scams
Westpac says many households and businesses are struggling with high interest rates and costs and the coming months will be challenging. Chief Executive Catherine McGrath talks about the sluggish… Audio
Five percent of world's antimony could be in Reefton
An Australian mining company is predicting a West Coast mining town could be sitting on a huge supply of a valuable mineral used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles… Audio
PM Luxon on confusion over Corrections media conference
In a confusing media conference at Parliament on Monday, the Prime Minister and Corrections Minister repeatedly provided incorrect information about their planned prison spend-up. Prime Minister… Audio
OECD warns NZ needs to get inflation under control
With just three weeks to go until the Budget is released, the OECD says New Zealand needs to get inflation under control. Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trade Minister in UAE working on free trade agreement
In August last year under the last Government - New Zealand and the UAE announced the start of exploratory discussions for the trade pact. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 7 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Insurance woes: 'We know that consumers are doing it tough'
The Insurance Council is not surprised to learn people are letting home insurance policies lapse, due to rising costs.
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir discuss an OECD report highlighting the country's key economic concerns and why the rules of Parliament matter.
…The valuable mineral you've never heard of sitting under a small West Coast town
An Australian mining company predicts this town could have up to 5 percent of the world's supply of antimony.
The big problems NZ needs to fix, according to the OECD
The country is being told it needs to get inflation under control, balance the books, raise educational achievement, and lift productivity.
Made in NZ: WASP a locally made chain throwing device
A little known danger for our hard working logging truck drivers around the country is actually not when they're on the road dealing with some appalling drivers. In fact it's a shoulder problem that… Audio