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New Zealanders over 18, who earn less than $70,000 a year will get a $350 cash injection, paid over three months.

It excludes beneficiaries and pensioners. Reporter Katie Todd has the latest in… Video, Audio

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is at Parliament. She joins Lisa Owen with her analysis.

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An extra $350 in the back pockets of more than two million New Zealanders is what the government is promising in Budget 2022.

The surprise cherry on top of today's budget is aimed at easing the pain… Audio

Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch discuss the Budget's impact to low-income households, the protection of native trees and kleptomaniac cats. Audio

Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch discuss the first boost to dental grants for low income households in quarter of century.

They talk to experts on Maori health funding… Audio

Wallace Chapman and panellists discuss Budget 2022 and speak with the owner of investment for young people site 'Maori millionaire.' Audio

The first hint of winter has arrived, and a series of storm fronts will sweep the country over the coming days.

Parts of Bay of Plenty, Westland and Fiordland are under a heavy rain warning, with up… Audio

It's Budget Day - the big day for the Finance Minister Grant Robertson who makes the calls on where the money goes.

We already have some idea of what's in the budget, with about 10 early… Audio

All eyes on the Budget, but will it help those hurting as the cost of living rises. Audio

Birds have fled, humans want to leave and even the midges have gone - Christchurch's damaged waste water plant is driving everyone away with its horrendous stench.

The plant's oxidation ponds double… Video, Audio

The soaring cost of living is playing out in the Far North with people sleeping in cars, begging for food, and seeking support in 'astronomical' numbers.

When it comes to poverty and crime, Kaitaia… Video, Audio

It's the day before Budget 2022, a day of big numbers, big promises and politics.

Checkpoint visited Ōtara Town Centre to heard what is important to residents as they deal with the impact of an… Video, Audio

Wallace Chapman and panellists Martin Bosley and Ruth Money discuss whether NZ is droppig the ball on building emmissions, subsidizing dental for adults and the demand for overseas travel. Audio

Wallace Chapman and panellists Martin Bosley and Ruth Money talk about our struggling legal aid system and the FMA's study into whether fund managers are providing value for money. Plus, they discuss… Audio

Wallace Chapman and panellists Martin Bosley and Ruth Money respond to "Dear Panel" letters from listeners. Audio

MPs scrutinise the Covid-19 response as deaths creep close to 1,000, and Hutt Hospital bosses are still figuring out when to close earthquake-prone wards. Audio

There has been a shock announcement that Hutt Hospital's main building is an earthquake risk and must close.

The building built in the mid 70s, houses 70 percent of beds at the hospital including the… Audio

A $100m dollar plan to tackle mental health and plans to cut food waste and emissions. Audio

The economy is "red-lining" as it continues to operate above capacity, with growth stifled by high inflation, scarce labour and disrupted supply chains.

Infometrics' latest Quarterly review suggests… Audio