Money
Government to loosen rules for selling homes in trusts
People selling a house are currently being treated like potential criminals, the Associate Justice Minister says.
Government considering rates capping
The government is considering placing a cap on how much local councils can increase rates. Local Government New Zealand president and Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Does the world need billionaires?
Should tax rules prevent billionaires from amassing fortunes? Professor Jessica Flanigan says 'no'. Audio
How to keep your power bill down this winter
The price of electricity has gone up almost 9 percent in the past year and 20 percent of Kiwis are struggling with their bills. Audio
Calls for financial complaints organisations to merge
Consumer advocates are pushing for financial complaints organisations to merge to make it easier for the public to pursue complaints. Audio
Health New Zealand on nurse pay offer
Nurses are slamming their latest pay offer as a massive backward step. Health New Zealand says its new deal has a higher percentage pay increase than the earlier one, and lump sum payments this year… Audio
Nurses slam pay offer, say strike is on the cards
Nurses are slamming their latest pay offer as a massive backward step. Nurses Organisation Chief Executive Paul Goulter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Petrified': Woman with $70k student loan debt too afraid to return home
New Zealanders who moved overseas without paying their students loans are living with skyrocketing debt because of compounding penalties and interest. Audio
IRD using 'stand over tactics' for student loan repayments
Some former students now living overseas have told Checkpoint they are too scared to come home because they could be arrested for being behind in payments, with heavy penalties adding up. Students… Audio
Locum doctors cost to plug staff shortages could reach $200 million
The amount of money Health NZ is spending on locum doctors to plug staff shortages is increasing and could reach $200 million this year. Checkpoint has obtained figures that show the spend on fill-ins… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm - Helping or Hindering Kiwisaver
Today Mary is talking about Kiwisaver and how the Government can either hinder or help the scheme. Audio
Six million customers affected by Qantas cyber attack
Qantas is dealing with the fallout of a massive cyber attack, affecting six million customers. Aura Information Security general manager Patrick Sharp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why taxpayer-funded organisations should be wary of gifts
Why is it so important for taxpayer-funded organisations to be weary of accepting gifts? Transparency International New Zealand chief executive Julie Haggie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Shocked': Owner hit with $1400 fee to have three dogs
The consent fee was on top of the three charges of $90 to register each dog.
Former Reserve Bank acting governor appointed to its board
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has approved the appointment of Grant Spencer for a five-year term to fill one of two vacancies.
Kiwis consider ditching insurance as prices soar
Stats NZ figures show at March last year house insurance was up almost 25 percent, contents insurance up about 28 percent and car insurance up almost 23 percent. Audio
Bank failure compensation scheme begins - what you need to know
Explainer - New Zealand's depositor compensation scheme takes effect from Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.
Revealed: How much supermarket prices have gone up since 2022
Over the last three years, Checkpoint has been tracking a weekly shop from the same suburb at a Woolworths and PAK'nSAVE supermarket. Audio
Review into Whānau Ora commissioning funding terms released
The review will be led by Doug Craig, director of the RDC Group consultancy, who recently investigated concerns raised about Manurewa marae.
Where to now for Polytechs?
Te Pukenga is in the process of being wound up, with individual polytechs around the country working to show whether they can stand on their own. Audio
