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Market Update for 22 May 2024
Market Update for 22 May 2024. Audio
Homeowners rushing to sell before the bank does - economist
The interest rate squeeze is still being felt and market data shows more vendors are selling before the bank sells from under them, an economist says.
Early Business News for 22 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 21 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Here's what economists are looking for from the central bank, and why
Analysis - The Reserve Bank will update the official cash rate (OCR) on Wednesday.
Bay of Plenty most expensive region for rent
TradeMe's latest rental price index shows the Bay of Plenty has overtaken Auckland again as the most expensive region to rent. Trade Me Property sales director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
National MP stood down for not declaring donations
National MP David MacLeod didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Five things to know about KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals
More people are tapping into their savings to get by. Here's what you need to know.
What will it take for NZ to be a 'rockstar' economy again?
Consumers have been hit with all the pain of getting economy on even footing again, economist says.
American company pushing for AI to monitor prison inmates in NZ
A giant American conglomerate with a huge New Zealand prison contract has been pushing for the use of AI to monitor inmates talking to each other. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Markets Update for 21 May 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Supermarkets try to make you spend more - how to beat them at their own game
Huge screaming sale signs upon entry, bread and milk buried out the back - we know the tricks, but how can we avoid paying the price of falling for them? Audio
Household costs the main priority for Labour's finance spokesperson
The Labour Party's finance spokesperson has set out her portfolio priorities, with household costs at the top of her list.
Business News for 21 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 21 May 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Supermarket Strategies
Why shouldn't we choose a wine for its label? And what are "heuristics"? We all know there are techniques supermarkets use to get us spending money and Episode One takes a deep dive into… Audio
Sir John Key named in US insider trading lawsuit
The former prime minister says "there is no merit" to claims raised in a lawsuit against him and other directors of cybersecurity company Palo Alto.
Why the Reserve Bank isn't likely to budge on OCR - yet
Analysis - The RBNZ is determined that inflation heads downwards - and stays there - and will be watching the Budget closely too, Gyles Beckford writes.
Evening business for 20 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio