Business News for 7 July 2025

An academic says the rise of populism around the world has taken a different flavour in New Zealand. Victoria University associate professor in politics Lara Greaves spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Around 130,000 families were expected to take advantage of FamilyBoost, which reimburses a portion of early childcare fees, but only around 60,000 have benefitted, and only 250 received the full $75 a week credit. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been falling today in Taranaki after a torrential downpour struck last night, a new study has found there is "no safe amount" of processed meat to eat, Two female tourists in their 60s - one who was a New Zealander - have been killed while walking on a safari in Zambia.

Two female tourists in their 60s - one who was a New Zealander - have been killed while walking on a safari in Zambia. RNZ reporter, Krystal Gibbens, spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

A new study has found there is "no safe amount" of processed meat to eat. University of Auckland associate professor Dr Kathryn Bradbury spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Rural News with Monique Steel.

Midday Sport update with Stephen Hewson.

Midday Business News with Anan Zaki.

Fresh rain has been falling today in Taranaki after a torrential downpour struck last night. Roads are closed across the district, with slips and potholes left behind after last nights weather.