Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how the memory shortage could impact the tech sector

The cost of computer components has shot up, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the tech sector. The shortage of memory chips has prompted tech investors to worry about what this could mean for the market. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVE

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the 'protein boom' means for Kiwi farmers

Protein is seeing a surge in popularity all over the world, and that's great news for Kiwi farmers. Reports claim a boom industry has developed around supplying high protein calories for those who are losing muscle mass from taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.  The Country's Jamie M…

Sarah Wrightson: CVs by Sarah director on the rise of AI in the job recruitment process

The rise in AI has seen demand for professionally written CVs in a bid to stand out against algorithms. Experts say while AI can be useful to screen hundreds of applicants faster, it's created a transparency gap between employers and jobseekers. CVs by Sarah director Sarah Wrightson says the scre…

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist issues warning over nation's overloaded pension system

New Zealand's treading water, with a warning our increasingly overloaded pension system isn't sustainable. The latest OECD snapshot of our economy suggests unless we adjust systems, including the costs of health, long-term care and pension will increase by about five percent of GDP by 2060. It sa…

Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the unemployment rate falling to 5.3%

A major bank believes unemployment will remain fairly flat this year, rather than anything catastrophic. The national rate dipped slightly to 5.3% in the first three months of this year. ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge says he's not overly pessimistic about the next couple of qu…

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Craig Stobo resigning from the FMA after conduct review

A new test case for the standards of political neutrality expected in the public service. Craig Stobo has resigned as chair of the Financial Markets Authority, after an investigation found he'd voiced too many political views for someone in an apolitical public sector role. NZ Herald Wellington b…

Chris Smith: CMC Markets managing director on ASB launching their own Sharesies-style app

ASB is set to launch their own answer to Sharesies with their new app. ASB Share Central will include a mobile app and desktop platform, and it will allow Kiwis to make their own investments into shares.  CMC Markets managing director Chris Smith says it's 'exciting' ASB wants to take this step, …

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on whether unemployment is set to get worse again

There's hopes the Iran war won't bring a big bump in unemployment. Stats NZ data shows the rate reached 5.3 percent in the March quarter, down from 5.4 percent in the three months to December. Infometrics expect it'll rise again throughout 2026. Principal Economist, Brad Olsen, says they're not …

Olivia Blaylock: Icehouse CEO on the Ignite Growth Summit, small and medium businesses in New Zealand

The Icehouse is celebrating 25 years of powering Kiwi business growth.  They’re a non-profit dedicated to training and mentoring the small to medium enterprises that make up 97% of New Zealand’s economy.  And today is their Ignite Growth Summit, in which they bring together legendary founders who…

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia's Reserve Bank lifting the OCR to 4.35 percent

Australia's Reserve Bank has lifted the country's Official Cash Rate 25 basis points, to 4.35 percent.  The move was expected by economists and financial markets, fearing the Middle East oil crisis could worsen inflation before it gets better. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained the move …