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Business · 25 October 2026

Pension Paradox: Why Kiwi Workers Are Still Waiting to Pay Their Own Retirement

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains why many New Zealanders treat KiwiSaver as a voluntary hobby and keep hoping the government will pick up the tab, leaving the pension system under strain.

Business · 25 October 2026

Sky‑High Hurdles: Kiwi Flights Jump 5.1% as Christmas Approaches

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Stats NZ shows domestic flight prices in September are 5.1% higher than a year ago, meaning New Zealanders will need to budget a little more for their Christmas travel plans.

Business · 24 October 2026

Students Trade Textbooks for Tractors as Summer Jobs Plow Into Agriculture

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

University career centres are nudging students toward agricultural work over the holidays, urging them to be proactive and consider the farm sector for summer employment.

Business · 24 October 2026

Cornwall Park to Charge for Parking; Visitors Will Pay for the Right to Roll Their Own Car

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

The trust that runs Cornwall Park says visitor numbers have surged and will introduce car‑park fees to support fair access and upkeep of the park.

Finance · 23 October 2026

Petrol Prices Keep the Kiwi Bank in Traffic, Rate Review Looms

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Petrol prices are the headline driver of inflation, prompting the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to review its cash rate next week, with a likely 25‑basis‑point hike.

Finance · 22 October 2026

Scott Tech’s Robot Rebellion: Revenue Jumps 7% as Earnings Outpace Sales

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Automation firm Scott Technology reported a 7% rise in revenue and earnings that grew faster than sales, highlighting the impact of its robotics‑driven efficiency.

Finance · 22 October 2026

Inflation’s One‑Month Nap Is Over, Says Economy

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Economists expect annual inflation in New Zealand to ease to around 3.9 percent by the end of September, thanks to falling fuel prices in July and August, but they warn the relief will be short‑lived.

Business · 21 October 2026

ANZ Says NZ Housing Bubble Mostly Deflated, Small Dip Possible

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

ANZ economists say most of New Zealand’s housing bubble has burst, though they warn house prices could slip a little further.

Business · 20 October 2026

Forsyth Barr Stadium Ends 1,000‑Day Headliner Drought with Mystery ‘Big Gig’

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

A long‑awaited concert finally broke Forsyth Barr Stadium’s near‑1,000‑day headline drought. The event’s identity isn’t the point; the fact that the venue is no longer silent is.