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What moved the housing market this week
Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio
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Blackwell Global director Michael Chai arrested in the Philippines
19 Apr 2024Chai was arrested and detained in January while trying to board a plane to Hong Kong.
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'Game changer': Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway
19 Apr 2024A new freight hub is being described as a "game changer" for Mid Canterbury, which will help shift trucks off the busy highway and keep Ashburton moving.
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Economy not expected to improve until mid-2025 - Infometrics
19 Apr 2024Households and businesses are being advised to keep a close eye on costs until the middle of next year, when economic conditions are expected to improve.
What moved the housing market this week
Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio
Blackwell Global director Michael Chai arrested in the Philippines
Chai was arrested and detained in January while trying to board a plane to Hong Kong.
'Game changer': Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway
A new freight hub is being described as a "game changer" for Mid Canterbury, which will help shift trucks off the busy highway and keep Ashburton moving.
Evening business for 19 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
More cost cutting in health sector
Te Whatu Ora has detailed more cost-cutting expectations to health professionals, such as no backfill onwards if staff are sick, and an end to double shifts which pay overtime.
Executive director of… Audio
Wellingtonians on golden mile project
A Wellington homewear store is closing its doors after 33 years, over concerns about the golden mile project - which prioritises pedestrians. Audio
Canada budget to increase tax on rich
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the Canadian federal government to fund new budget spending by increasing capital gains tax. Audio
Economy not expected to improve until mid-2025 - Infometrics
Households and businesses are being advised to keep a close eye on costs until the middle of next year, when economic conditions are expected to improve.
Supercars set to drive millions into Taupō economy
Hotels are fully booked and nearly 66,000 supercar fans are expected in Taupō over the weekend.
Boeing planes not about to start 'falling apart in the sky' - expert
But he notes a more defensive tone coming from the under-fire aviation manufacturer. Audio
Market Update for 19 April 2024
Market Update for 19 April 2024 Audio
Online education start-up NextWork raises $2.3m in funding
Start-up NextWork wants to upskill the growing number of displaced non-tech workers as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
Northland ratepayers concerned over small rate rise
Ratepayers up and down the country are reeling as their councils propose double-digit rates rises in the middle of a cost of living crisis. In Northland there's shock and outrage too. Peter de Graaf… Audio
Early Business News for 19 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Officer who moved to Australia says he wouldn't consider coming back
The Police Association has warned NZ officers are ripe for the picking as many struggle to make ends meet. Audio
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone & Allan Blackman. They discuss the impact of Taranaki Regional Council scrapping subsidised school busses. Plus a dog that's… Audio
Mining company believes $4.4b in gold can be found in Central Otago
Santana Minerals has released a scoping study to the Australian Stock Exchange revealing key financial data and other metrics for its gold mine project at the Rise and Shine prospect.
Dry weather a double-edged sword
A lack of rain on the North Island's East Coast may be good for the area's fruit and vegetable growers - but the dry is starting to bite for pastoral farmers.
