Morning Report’s Corin Dann appointed RNZ’s new Business Editor
Dann joined Morning Report in 2019.
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Author Archives: RNZ Business Headlines
Five reasons to feel positive about the New Zealand economy
It’s been a year of grim economic news – unemployment has been up, GDP down and consumer confidence weak.
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Number of job applicants ‘unheard of’ for small town, company says
Fiordland Lobster Company says it’s received 91 applications for a factory hand role in Te Anau, with people willing to relocate for the entry level role.
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Egg consumption increasing, and more double yolkers could be on the way
New Zealanders ate an average of 229 eggs each over the last year, up from 216 eggs the previous year.
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Regional jobs no easy fix for Jobseeker benefit squeeze
From November 2026, the government will introduce a parental assistance test set at $65,000.
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Morrison Square shopping complex to receive new lease of life
Last year more than 20 retailers were forced to vacate the space at Nelson’s 244 Hardy Street, after cladding issues left it earmarked for demolition.
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Government deficit of $9.3b shows ‘progress’, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
The deficit – $869 million lower than predicted in May – was based on the government’s new formula, which excludes the cost of ACC.
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New meth rules ‘turning a blind eye to casual drug use’
Regulations are expected to be in force in 2026, but an exact date has not been set yet.
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Regional housing markets bouncing back faster than some main centres
Southland, Canterbury and Waikato are strengthening in terms of demand and value growth predictions, a CBRE survey shows.
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Extended prescriptions may force some pharmacies to close, industry group warns
Some community pharmacies could be forced to close up over a potential $42 million loss in revenue from extended prescription periods, the industry group warns.
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