Money
Your Money with Mary Holm: The cost of not giving to KiwiSaver
Today Mary talks to Jesse about the reality for a number of people balancing their finances and suspending their payments. Audio
Police Minister heading to Australia to discuss crime trends, youth offenders
Mark Mitchell will be chewing the fat with police chiefs as officers in this country talk openly about the appeal of crossing the Tasman.
'It costs to be a musician'
Is money too tight to mention for Aotearoa's music makers? Seven local musicians at different stages of their careers tell us how they're making ends meet in 2024.
Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison
Changpeng Zhao resigned from Binance in November and pleaded guilty to violating US money laundering laws.
David Seymour on being part of the new coalition Government and whether we can really afford tax cuts
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts. Video, Audio
Households face more uncertainty, struggle with mortgage repayments
The Reserve Bank is warning there's a risk global interest rates could stay higher for longer.
Workplace tensions simmer over local and migrant pay rates
Workers are finding out their overseas colleagues are being paid more, with companies and lawyers saying it is brewing discontent in the workplace.
How do our politicians' pay packets compare?
Explainer - MPs are about to get a pay bump, but is it fair and how does it compare to other countries?
Remuneration Authority on MP pay rises
The Remuneration Authority says determining pay rises for MPs is about fairly matching the job market, rather than deciding whether they deserve it or not. Remuneration Authority chair Geoff Summers… Audio
Under pressure: 70% of Kiwis worried about money
More than two-thirds of households are suffering from financial stress amid job insecurity, increasing debts, high inflation and interest rates.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 May
On today's episode, the Remuneration Authority has determined that MPs will get a 10.5 percent pay rise, we get reaction from Labour leader Chris Hipkins as well as from the Taxpayers' Union… Audio
Public Transport fares now more expensive
The Government has stopped funding free public transport for children and half-price fares for young people under 25. We have reporters out in Wellington and Auckland to see how commuters are reacting… Audio
'Never a right time' - Should MPs be getting a 10 percent pay rise?
By the end of this term, an ordinary MP's salary will be $181,200. So what do politicians make of it?
MP's pay rise 'out of touch' says Taxpayer Union
The Taxpayer Union says Parliament's pay rise is out of touch with the rest of the country as the average income of households goes backwards. Spokesman Jordan Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
MPs to receive pay rise
After six years of a salary freeze MPs will soon be paid thousands of dollars more - an increase some admit makes them feel uncomfortable. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more. Audio
Revealed: Cheaper to pay at pump or in store?
Unstaffed petrol stations are on average 6 cents per litre cheaper than those with staff. Audio
MPs and Prime Minister to get pay rise
The Remuneration Authority has set an ordinary MPs' salary at $168,600 a year, and the PM's salary will rise to $520,000 by 2026.
Growth in farm worker salaries 'impressive' - Federated Farmers
Farm worker annual salaries have jumped $7480 on average in the past two years.
Rent prices hit all-time high
New Zealand's national rental prices have hit an all-time high, according to Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index. Trade Me's Property Sales Director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Public transport discounts to end
A bus ride or train trip is about to get a lot more expensive for many commuters as government discounts are scrapped from Wednesday. Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash spoke to Ingrid… Audio