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Construction firms feeling the pressure with inflation and interest rates
A new survey shows the broader economic outlook has replaced labour shortages and supply chain disruptions as the main concerns.
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Buyers' market? Property resale profits down
5:45 am todayThe market is increasingly favouring buyers with a rising number of listings, a new report says.
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Seabed mining 'does not co-exist with offshore wind', government told
15 May 2024Offshore wind companies have told the government the industry is not compatible with seabed mining in the Taranaki Bight - but the mining industry disagrees.
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Boeing may face criminal prosecution, US says
15 May 2024TheDepartment of Justice is considering whether to prosecute Boeing over two fatal 737 Max crashes.
Construction firms feeling the pressure with inflation and interest rates
A new survey shows the broader economic outlook has replaced labour shortages and supply chain disruptions as the main concerns.
Business News for 16 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Buyers' market? Property resale profits down
The market is increasingly favouring buyers with a rising number of listings, a new report says.
Seabed mining 'does not co-exist with offshore wind', government told
Offshore wind companies have told the government the industry is not compatible with seabed mining in the Taranaki Bight - but the mining industry disagrees.
Boeing may face criminal prosecution, US says
TheDepartment of Justice is considering whether to prosecute Boeing over two fatal 737 Max crashes.
Otago and Canterbury universities record deficits in 2023 - annual reports
Annual reports show Otago and Canterbury universities recorded deficits last year.
Wairarapa Times-Age newspaper purchased by Stuff
The newspaper's local, rural and real estate was a natural fit for Stuff's regional network, its managing director says.
Don't delay interest rate relief too long - major bank tells RBNZ
No need to wait for ideal conditions to cut interest rates and give households some relief, Westpac tells Reserve Bank.
Early Business News for 15 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The Reserve Bank's double-pronged cash plan
We're never going to let go of our notes and coins - so the Reserve Bank is not only looking at digital currency for the future, it's also trialling cash services for small towns Audio
Why logs are hot property
International demand for pruned logs from NZ is the highest seen by a forest manager with 30 years experience.
The Panel with Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira discuss the re-introduction of charter schools, and whether electricity should be subsidised for struggling households… Audio
New Zealanders leaving at a record pace while immigration slows
More than half of 52,500 New Zealand citizens who left in the year ended March headed to Australia.
Midday Business News for 14 May 2024
The latest figures show the economy's in the slow lane. Audio
Two more major banks drop mortgage rates
The banks have made cuts to their six-month and one-year terms, following ASB's move last week.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April
On today's episode, Staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off, PM Christopher Luxon joins us and we also hear from RNZ… Audio
