Baby boomer bashing won't solve the problems, says Liam Dann.

If the age of retirement is going up, by how much and over what period of time? Will it stay the same in terms of money or drop and if so over what period of time?

Trump's confrontational rhetoric about Chinese trade policies hasn't won much support among Chinese consumers.

COMMENT: Donald Trump evidently has a primitive view of international commerce.

Whakatane Mayor Tony Bonne is confident in the success of the region, despite a Maxim Institute report projecting population decline in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell discusses what the industrial service centre needs to do to ensure a prosperous future, after a Maxim Institute report forecast population decline in the area in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - despite dire predictions. But - he wants Government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Prime Minister Bill English is defending the latest increase in net migration and says he is not looking at curbing demand.

A_JS101116NADBAFIVE100.JPG: Northland Regional Council chairman Bill Shepherd What is the Investment and Growth Reserve? By Christine

Liam Dann talks to Economist Satish Ranchhod about the big issues for this year’s election.

For Comvita, an unofficial "grey" channel into China has played a big part in its success, but a change in the rules has hit sales.

New research showing how efforts to keep pests out of countries are failing to keep up with the pace of globalisation means New Zealand must be more vigilant than ever, a biosecurity expert says.

New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay is travelling to Sydney to discuss regional trade issue with his Australian counterpart.

Trade Minister Todd McClay will request that talks on a Mexican free trade deal be placed on the agenda when he meets his counterpart in Mexico.

The expected roll-out of Ultra Fast Broadband in Morrinsville may be 18 months ahead of the original schedule - but it's not soon enough for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Tourism spending in the Bay of Plenty has increased a huge 44 per cent in just five years, hitting $802 million last year.

COMMENT: Is the end of the Trans-Pacific Partnership the death of open economies or just a setback, Brian Fallow writes.

Dairy prices are tipped to rise at this week's auction.

What happens when a town triples in size overnight? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges has bought two electric cars, and is trying to convince other National MPs to do the same.

Auckland's mayor has said he's open to building a pontoon-like structure whose consent was put on hold by the council earlier this month.

New Zealand's economy batted away some curly political curveballs of 2016 to end the year on a high note.

New Zealand consumer confidence posted its biggest lift in four years as rural communities were more upbeat after gains in dairy prices

A crackdown on tax-dodging multinationals could be on its way if measures outlined in a recent cabinet discussion paper are taken on board by the government. The document was obtained exclusively by NZ Herald investigations reporter Matt Nippert who joins Tristram Clayton to discuss what measures the government could take.

UNCOVERED: One worker revealed that he worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week for six months, earning just $5 an hour.

A fifth of share milkers who responded to a Federated Farmers survey said they were coming under pressure from their bank on their

The drop in Auckland house prices doesn’t appear to be a one off but more of a growing trend. The Real Estate Institute, has released its figures today showing prices in the country’s largest city have fallen four per cent while sales volumes are down five per cent. Joining Tristram Clayton to discuss what it all means is NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson.

John Key's surprise resignation has created an environment of uncertainty and leaves many unanswered questions, says Auckland Chamber

The New Zealand business community says the economy is in good shape, but an impact could be seen at the next election.