Podcast Episodes

Sandra Grey: CTU President on the growing calls for NZ to introduce 'right to disconnect' policies

As workers across the country return to their jobs for a new year, there's growing calls to give people the right to ignore their bosses after hours.…

5 months ago

Best of 2025: Heather du Plessis-Allan - Does buying NZ-made ever work?

First of all, can I start by offering an apology to TVNZ? I gave them a bit of grief last night for starting the news bulletin with the peaches, but …

5 months ago

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the proposed closure of EB Games' New Zealand stores

Retail New Zealand's Chief Executive says the closure of Australian retailer EB Games would have a wide-reaching impact.  

The Australian video-game …

5 months, 1 week ago

Moko Tepania: Far North District Mayor encourages tourism to boost Northland businesses

The Far North District is a hot-spot for Kiwis looking to get away over the holidays. 

However, due to the impacts of cyclones, storms and COVID - th…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannet Xuccoa: When's the right time for a trust?

Often trust have been seen to be province of the uber wealthy. But are they? And often people don't think about this issue until it is too late

So wh…

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's economy shows signs of strain

In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated. 

"I th…

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert looks back on global equity markets for 2025

2025 has been a memorable year for global equity markets, and it's prompted speculation from investors. 

Between economic downturns and tariffs, ther…

6 months ago

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Nathan Guy being appointed as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy

Dairy farmer and agribusiness leader Nathan Guy is New Zealand’s new special agricultural trade envoy.

Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment…

6 months ago

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the reports showing NZ's economy is improving

New Zealand's back on the road to financial recovery, according to new reports.

The latest Stats NZ data shows the economy contracted 0.5 percent in …

6 months ago

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP rising by 1.1% in Q3

New Zealand's economy grew more than expected between July and September. 

But between April and June, it shrank more than previously thought. 

GDP r…

6 months ago