Susan Edmunds
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books
AudioMidday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2024
On today's episode, RNZ's Money Correspondent explains the numbers as inflation reaches its lowest level in 3 years. Climate experts say the government's draft emissions reduction plan is confused and… Audio
Inflation at lowest level in 3 years
Inflation has eased to its lowest level in three years. Data from Stats NZ this morning showed inflation of 3.3 percent in the year to June. That's down from a 4 percent increase in the 12 months to… Audio
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 5.5%
The Reserve Bank updated the official cash rate this week and while the rate itself didn't change, some of the commentary the bank issued around it has got people talking. Money correspondent Susan… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 July 2024
On today's episode, RNZ correspondent Eloise Gibson details the government's new climate change strategy. A leading science group warns it will take decades to undo the damage of sweeping jobs cuts to… Audio
Number of jobseeker beneficiaries on the rise
Almost 4500 more people have signed up to the Jobseeker Work Ready benefit since the start of May, and business data paints a grim picture with more job losses on the horizon. RNZ's Money… Audio
Craft beer breweries in financial trouble
Over the past year, we've seen a number of craft breweries hit financial trouble - including some well known names like Brothers Beer and Epic haven't been immune, money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 July 2024
On today's episode, the Wairoa community is getting another $500,000 in government funding to help it recover from last week's devastating flooding. The Government has announced new standardised… Audio
Employees reminded to take care with private work messages
Employees have been reminded to take care of what they write in private work emails or texts, after two Ministry of Justice workers landed in hot water for making derogatory comments about an academic… Audio
Changes begin today: Auckland fuel tax ends, FamilyBoost credits start
Today marks the start of a number of changes - from the end of the Auckland regional fuel tax to the start of the FamilyBoost system, which provides credits to many families paying for early childhood… Audio
Reporter on power outage in Northland
Hundreds of people in Northland have spent the night without power after a catastrophic grid failure. Nearly 100,000 people were initially cut off when a single pylon toppled as maintenance crews… Audio
Most MSD beneficiaries owe money to agencies meant to help them
Debt owed to government agencies by the country's poorest residents adds up to more than three billion dollars, and there's no easy solution Audio
Most MSD beneficiaries owe money to agencies meant to help them
Debt owed to government agencies by the country's poorest residents adds up to more than three billion dollars, and there's no easy solution
AudioMorning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June
On today's episode, too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter… Audio
Thousands left with properties worth less than they paid for
Thousands of first-home buyers who bought at the peak of the market have been left with properties worth less than they paid for them, and in some cases, significantly less. RNZ money correspondent… Audio
Will tax cuts make a difference to households?
With inflation still sitting high and pressure remaining on households, it's still unclear whether the tax cuts will be enough to make a difference. RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us to discuss tomorrow's budget, Te Pati Maori are urging people to protest the Government's policies on Thursday - Budget Day, we hear from… Audio
Tax cuts expected in budget, but may not be enough for some
The government has signalled tax relief is on the way, most likely in the form of adjustments to the thresholds for different tax rates. RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The future will be riskier – how will insurance keep up?
When a natural disaster destroys your home, who should foot the bill? The government, private insurers, or you? Audio
The future will be riskier – how will insurance keep up?
When a natural disaster destroys your home, who should foot the bill? The government, private insurers, or you?
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