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 retailer's proposing shutting its 38 New Zealand stores and its Distribution Centre.  Staff reportedly have until Monday to feed back on the plan.  …

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 - the area's businesses are still struggling.  Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania told Andrew Dickens that tourism this summer is key to boosting Nor…

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 when should we think about these issues - our family. inheritances and what's gonna happen to our money when we aren't around to look after it? Managi…

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 think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter…

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, there's been plenty for experts to voice concerns about. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVE

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 and Minister of Agriculture, announced Guy’s appointment today. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE

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 the year to September. But it's grown 1.1 percent - faster than expected - in the last quarter. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says we'…

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 rose 1.1% in the September quarter, surpassing all expectation but Stats NZ has revised the numbers for the June quarter, finding GDP actually fell 1…

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Can we appreciate the good economic news coming out?

I know you shouldn't count your chickens before they hatch, but can we just take a minute to look at the good economic news coming out? Government books aside, tomorrow's GDP read will show we bounced back with a spring in Q3 - close to 1 percent growth, they reckon. What's more, that shocking re…

Mark Wilkshire: The Co-Operative Bank chief executive on the new changes set to impact the Reserve Bank

There's hopes a new move by the Reserve Bank will bring about positive changes for New Zealand's banking sector. It is changing the mix of capital banks are required to hold, aiming to reduce funding costs.  It is also targeting closing the gap between bigger and smaller banks - making the market…