Finance
How beautiful young women are used to boost the status of men
Dr. Ashley Mears is a former fashion model turned academic sociologist. Her new book Very Important People looks at how clubs and restaurants pay promoters to recruit beautiful young women to their… Audio
Survey: Kiwis want borders with Australia and Pacific Islands open soon
The 12th weekly survey from Research New Zealand on the impact Covid-19 is having on New Zealanders' lives shows Kiwis want our borders with Australia and the Pacific Islands open sooner rather than… Audio
Survey shows Kiwis confident about move to Level 1
Research NZ's ninth weekly report on the impact the Covid-19 virus is having shows that Kiwis are cautiously optimistic about moving forward from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1, rather than moving… Audio
25 young women under 25: Irihapeti Edwards
21-year-old 'financial activist' Irihapeti Edwards was in Miami when she found out she'd made YWCA's inaugural Y25 list which celebrates 25 female future leaders under 25. She talks to Jesse Mulligan… Audio
Could a '10 point plan' help address NZ's financial crisis?
Charles Finny speaks to Jesse Mulligan about what he believes needs to happen next to get the economy moving again. Audio
Kiwis less inclined to listen to Covid-19 instructions
The seventh weekly Research NZ report on the impact Covid-19 is having shows a significant drop in respondents thinking that Kiwis are listening to government messaging about restricting their… Audio
A tax bill, last year's performance, and prisoner voting at alert level 3
In the first week of alert level 3 MPs have speedily passed a tax bill, started a performance review of the Government and heard views on prisoner voting. Audio
Covid-19: Strong support for introduction of NZ curfew
Research NZ continues to take the pulse of the nation through the Covid-19 lockdown period. The latest survey shows that more people now fear they will lose their jobs, and more Kiwis think a 10pm… Audio
Fincap wants brakes on payday lenders during Covid-19 lockdown
A nationwide budgeting service wants online payday lenders shuttered during the country's lockdown period amid concern people desperate for money will turn to loan sharks. An interest rate cap on… Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis more concerned about impact on economy than health
A recent survey shows New Zealanders are more concerned about the financial losses from Covid-19 than they are about the impact of the coronavirus to their health. Audio
Midday Markets for 21 February 2020
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Midday Markets for 7 February 2020
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Kyle Edmonds of Jarden Securities. Audio
Business Briefs for Wednesday 5th February
Business Briefs for Wednesday 5th February Audio
Midday Markets for Wednesday 5th February
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Austin of Jarden Securities Audio
Midday Markets for Monday 20 January 2020
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler of Hobsen Wealth Partners. Audio
Five O'Clock Markets for Friday 17 January 2020
For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
5 O'Clock Markets for Thursday 16 January 2020
For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
5 O'Clock Markets for Monday 13th January 2020
For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
Government announces support for businesses hit by the eruption
Financial support has been confirmed for businesses badly hit by the Whakaari White Island eruption. Last week it announced a five million dollar fund for Whakatane and also the Westland community… Audio
What's behind the non-bank lending boom?
Non-bank lending is experiencing a boom, as more banks turn down borrowers and more borrowers sign up for "buy now, pay later schemes". KPMG has released its Non-Bank Financial Institutions… Audio