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Crackdown on buy now, pay later, not enough - budget experts
2 Nov 2022A crackdown on buy now pay later services does not go far enough according some budgeters.
Under changes proposed by the government, the services will have to credict check all consumer and if the… Read more Video, Audio
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Consumer Affairs Minister explains buy now pay later regulation
Buy now pay later services will have to check if consumers can afford the debt they're taking on as the government cracks down on the industry.
Services including After Pay, Laybuy and ZipPay allow… Read more Video, Audio
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Low unemployment means staff shortages for some businesses
2 Nov 2022The unemployment rate has remained unchanged at a record low of 3.3 percent.
While many may see low unemployment rates as a positive, a lack of potential employees is spelling disaster for some… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 2 November 2022
2 Nov 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6314767511112 Video, Audio
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'The first thing buyers ask us' - Flood zones pose hazards for insuring homeowners
2 Nov 2022People who own homes in flood zones might see their property values sink, according to the Reserve Bank.
It has suggested banks could tighten their lending criteria in flood prone areas - finding in… Read more Video, Audio
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T20 cricket: Scrutiny on Williamson over catch
2 Nov 2022The Black Caps dropped a chance to wrap up a semifinal spot at the T20 World Cup with a game to spare.
Following a 20-run loss to England last night Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has come under… Read more Video, Audio
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Housing downturn grim, but not another financial crisis - economist
Rising interest rates and falling house prices could push more home owners into negative equity.
That's just one of the risks highlighted in the Reserve Bank's latest six-monthly financial stability… Read more Video, Audio
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Rotorua schools deal with complex needs amid emergency housing crisis
2 Nov 2022As Rotorua grapples with the future of its emergency housing, the city's schools have been coping with the complex needs of children living in motels.
Since the pandemic, schools near Fenton Street… Read more Video, Audio
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Low unemployment figures get pessimistic response from economists
2 Nov 2022Households and businesses are bracing for more pain on the horizon in the form of higher interest rates, as the central bank continues to wage war on inflation.
The Reserve Bank has warned the cost… Read more Audio
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Paediatric doctors step in to save newborn gorilla
A team of doctors specialising in caring for new newborn humans has stepped in to save a baby gorilla.
The newborn gorilla had a rough start to life at Mogo Wildlife park in New South Wales.
Mum… Read more Video, Audio
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Some Women's Football World Cup matches nearly sold out
1 Nov 2022Some matches for next year's Women's Football World Cup are nearly sold out already - even though individual tickets only went on sale today.
The Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand… Read more Video, Audio
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Transport Minister responds to Auckland mayor on 'crisis'
1 Nov 2022Transport and Immigration Minister Michael Wood has responded to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's claim that Auckland has a transport crisis.
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