Amid worldwide economic turmoil, the price of gold has hit a record high this week.

It's broken through the US$3000 per ounce mark - and is currently up 15 percent since the start of 2025.

Tony Coleman from New Zealand Gold Merchants says gold's been accelerating in price since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic - and Trump's second term as President has also helped push up the value. 

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Amid worldwide economic turmoil, the price of gold has hit a record high this week.
It's broken through the US$3000 per ounce mark - and is currently up 15 percent since the start of 2025.
Tony Coleman from New Zealand Gold Merchants says gold's been accelerating in price since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic - and Trump's second term as President has also helped push up the value.&nbsp;
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Tony Coleman: New Zealand Gold Merchants spokesperson on the price of gold soaring higher than ever

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Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire.

Israel continues to pummel Tehran, and has launched fresh attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Iran has launched an attack on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie revealed what this week's developments could mean for investors.

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Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire.
Israel continues to pummel Tehran, and has launched fresh attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Iran has launched an attack on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie revealed what this week's developments could mean for investors.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors should  be thinking about when it comes to the Middle East crisis

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People will have to pay with cash after a Trade Me sale if they want to avoid a fee.

The company's removing its 7.9 percent 'success fee' for casual selling - keeping only a small service fee.

Along with Afterpay and cash, Trade Me uses its own payment system, Ping - taking just over two percent from every sale. 

Trade Me’s Head of Marketplace Lisa Stewart says bank transfers will now be against their policy.

"We've got teams of folks who scan the site to check that nothing dodgy is going on, if they catch that that kind of behaviour's happening, we'd look to educate our customers."

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People will have to pay with cash after a Trade Me sale if they want to avoid a fee.
The company's removing its 7.9 percent 'success fee' for casual selling - keeping only a small service fee.
Along with Afterpay and cash, Trade Me uses its own payment system, Ping - taking just over two percent from every sale.&nbsp;
Trade Me’s Head of Marketplace Lisa Stewart says bank transfers will now be against their policy.
"We've got teams of folks who scan the site to check that nothing dodgy is going on, if they catch that that kind of behaviour's happening, we'd look to educate our customers."
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Lisa Stewart: Trade Me Head of Marketplace on the company scrapping bank transfers and dropping success fees

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Wealthy overseas buyers will soon be able to buy themselves a spot in the New Zealand property market - under new terms.

The foreign house-buyer rules will change on Friday, allowing those who qualify for the visa and pay more than $5 million to purchase a house.

Luxury real estate agent Anthony Morsinkhof joined the Afternoons team to discuss these changes, and see whether they go far enough.

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Wealthy overseas buyers will soon be able to buy themselves a spot in the New Zealand property market - under new terms.
The foreign house-buyer rules will change on Friday, allowing those who qualify for the visa and pay more than $5 million to purchase a house.
Luxury real estate agent Anthony Morsinkhof joined the Afternoons team to discuss these changes, and see whether they go far enough.
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Anthony Morsinkhof: luxury real estate agent on the Government relaxing the foreign buyer ban

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/4de8d8f5-a0c2-43e9-81ca-b404001eab67/transcript

Tony Coleman: New Zealand Gold Merchants spokesperson on the price of gold soaring higher than ever

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