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Free dental care rolls into Porirua
A community-led initiative in Porirua is taking the reigns from politicians and having a crack at offering free dental care themselves. It's been spearheaded by Anita Taggart and Jodi Watene. Audio
Taxpayers' Union offer to redesign Government department logos for free
The Taxpayers' Union is offering to redesign the logos of Government departments for free, after becoming concerned about the potential cost of the new coalition's plan to make them use English… Audio
NZers debt increased in November data shows
New data shows New Zealanders are falling further into debt, with households under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
Credit bureau Centrix says people's debt increased in November, as… Audio
NZ interest rates need to stay high, tax cuts may drive inflation - OECD
The group suggests New Zealand can expect only "modest" growth in the next couple of years.
Reserve Bank governor threatens rate rise
The Reserve Bank struck a hawkish tone on Wednesday with its final monetary statement of the year.
As expected it kept the cash rate unchanged at 5.5 percent but explicitly added the threat of a rate… Audio
Maritime union warns of price hike if Auckland council sells port
The Maritime Union is warning of potentially massive price hikes on freight if the Auckland mayor pushes through plans to privatise the port. National secretary Craig Harrison speaks to Lisa Owen… Video, Audio
Reserve Bank expected to hold OCR at 5.5 percent
The Reserve Bank is expected to hold the official cash rate steady at 5,5 percent for the fourth successive announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Watching on will be a new government whose stated… Audio
Willis: Govt books worse than expected for mini mini-budget
Time now to hear the latest from National deputy leader and our new Finance Minister Nicola Willis. She told Nathan Rarere what we can expect from the government's mini-mini-budget. Audio
71 jobs to go as Massey University moves ahead with cost-cutting restructure
Cash-strapped Massey University has floated a revamped restructure spelling the loss of more than 71 science jobs.
Muriwai Deli reopens after being closed due to cyclone damage
The Muriwai Deli is just one of many businesses that was affected by Cyclone Gabrielle earlier this year. Cam Steel runs the deli with his brothers, he speaks to Jesse about their reopening. Audio
Black Friday sales slump by 10 percent - Retail NZ
Retail NZ's chief executive says this year there were plenty of shoppers out and about - but they were buying less.
Te Whatu Ora paid four consultancy firms $82m in first 16 months
However, it has also cut more than $100m off its consultant costs since inheriting more than $500m in contracts from the old DHBs.
Restaurateur's $30k in reparations 'a warning'
Vijay Singh unlawfully deducted money from his restaurant manager's wages, underpaid him, failed to pay him for holidays and leave, and under-recorded the hours he worked.
NZ Super Fund on 20 years of investing
It is the multibillion-dollar fund set up to help pay for the extra costs of the retirement of the large baby boomer generation, that peaks mid-century. Now the New Zealand Superannuation Fund has… Audio
Aotearoa reaping rewards of Michael Cullen's Superannuation Fund
The Superannuation Fund has turned 20 and is claiming the country is $40 billion better off as a result.
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Peter Field (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and guests Cindy and Peter talk about the prospect of getting unlimited workplace leave and what they would do with more time off.
The panelists also discuss a new… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about which Kiwisaver providers are the best - and worst - at offering various services to their members. She also looks at some of the services that listeners might not be… Audio
Good as gold: New Kiwi platform shakes up gold investing
Gold has long been considered a safe investment; one that's more immune from vagaries of the market or global uncertainties. It's also out of the reach of most people. A new trading platform is being… Audio
Divorce, remarriage, inheritance, and outdated laws
Family disputes are getting increasingly complex and costly to unravel. There's agreement on updating the law, but actual changes have stalled. Audio
MBIE spending on consultants on the rise again
A major ministry's spending on the Big Four consultancies is back to where it was two years ago, after a jump higher in the intervening year.