Business
House prices won't return to peak until after 2029 - forecaster
Predictions of house price increases are being revised down as interest rates stay higher for longer.
Early Business News for 24 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Open banking is coming, so how does it work?
Next week is the deadline for the four major banks in New Zealand to offer open banking. Here's the lowdown. Audio
An eye-catching recruitment strategy
Dunedin's Hard to Find (But Worth The Effort) Quality Secondhand Bookshop is looking to hire up to two full-time workers. According to the ad those wanting the job must: love books, be honest and… Audio
The weak retail outlook and - the dead cat bounce?
Retail sales have had their first quarterly rise in two years, but the outlook for the sector remains weak.
Is it legal to hoon past traffic on an electric scooter? What you need to know
Explainer - E-scooters are increasingly popular and increasingly speedy. What are the rules they need to follow, and do they need updating? RNZ explains.
Five signs the economy may be in worse shape than you think
Analysis - It's bad, but could it be worse than it looks?
Home loan cuts 'a story for next year'
A tougher Reserve Bank stance means home loan borrowers must hold on a bit longer, economists say.
'Pester power' and the factors making supermarket trips expensive
From product placement to the rising cost of basic food items - there are a raft of reasons why the supermarket can be a challenge for mind and wallet. Audio
Evening business for 22 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Should international visitors pay to access national parks
Tourism operators think international visitors should pay to access our national parks to help cover costs. The Department of Conservation is facing major financial headwinds and says it can't afford… Audio
Weekly shop one of the main expenses for many
From product placement - to the rising cost of basic food items - there's a raft of reasons why a trip to the supermarket can be a challenge for your mind and your wallet. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the rise of tipping in NZ. Audio
Attempts to get more gas from Kupe field fail
Genesis said the joint venture's "intervention" efforts had been unable to produce sufficient flow to sustain operation of the well because of reservoir pressure level and liquid inflows.
Jordan Williams on what the Taxpayers' Union really is and who funds it
Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green party. Video, 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