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Pharmac to get extra $1.7 billion over four years
The drug buying agency Pharmac says funding new medicines is still out of reach despite the government's latest cash injection. Pharmac Chief Executive Sarah Fitt spoke to Corin Dann Audio
International tourists keeping central Akl businesses afloat
International tourists are helping to keep central Auckland businesses afloat as locals keep a tight rein on their spending. Viv Beck from Heart of the City spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Breast Cancer Foundation concerned at PHARMAC funding
More funding for Pharmac doesn't mean new medicines will be available according to the Breast Cancer Foundation's Ah-Leen Rayner who joined First Up. Audio
Public transport subsidies are ending. Here's how much fares will rise
In some places, young people will be paying up to $8 more for a trip, but in others, fares aren't rising at all. Here's the breakdown.
Cost of living crisis: Families opt for Kiwisaver cashouts, cut back on food
Families are cutting back on essentials and withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds as they struggle with the rising cost of living, a budgeting service says.
How much living costs are rising
The cost of living is still rising, but new data shows it is rising at a slower rate.
Bitcoin price remains stable after halving
The much-awaited halving had little impact on the price of the world's biggest cryptocurrency.
Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
Consumer confidence has turned more pessimistic, and the capital is the most downbeat region of all.
Canterbury hospitals on notice to cut spending by $13m by June
The senior leadership team has already held a workshop "to identify local opportunities", leaked documents show.
Canterbury health services told to make savings
Leaked documents show canterbury health services are expected to save more than thirteen million dollars by the middle of the year. Canterbury University's Dr Michael Gousmett speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Christchurch City Council reveals $5 million deal for A and P show
The Christchurch City Council has revealed the details of a $5 million deal to protect the future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show - an annual fixture on Canterbury's spring calendar. Reporter… Audio
Telecommunications expert on disaster emergency alert system
A telecommunications expert is warning the government will have to spend a lot more money if it's going to deliver the disaster emergency alert system an independent inquiry has called for. Paul… Audio
Christchurch City Council confirms deal to save A and P Show
The Christchurch Council has confirmed a multimillion-dollar deal to save the future of its famous agriculture event, the A & P Show. Christchurch Councillor Sam MacDonald spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Financial reform changes win for 'mum-and-dad' borrowers
The Government says it wants to enable "Kiwis to access finance with confidence", and an Auckland mortgage adviser thinks it's a win for mum-and-dad borrowers. Bruce Patten from Loan Market spoke to… Audio
Worries wind-back of lending rules could expose borrowers to loan-sharks
The government is reforming the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA), which it says has created unnecessary compliance costs, and blown out the timeframes for accessing a loan. Audio
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on loan changes
Financial mentoring services are worried the wind-back of lending regulations could expose vulnerable borrowers to loan-sharks, and more debt. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly spoke… Audio
Vendor financing of business sales skyrockets
There are still plenty of would-be business buyers in the market, but prices are under pressure says the managing director of a business brokerage.
Financial mentor on govt plans to make home loans easier
The Government announced on Sunday it will be reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending. David Verry, a financial mentor in Auckland, with thirty years' background… Audio
Profit squeeze on the cards for New Zealand's big four banks - rating agency
The country's subdued economy will be felt in the performance of ASB, ANZ, BNZ, and Westpac, Fitch Ratings says.
Govt reforming Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act
Financial mentoring services are worried the wind-back of lending regulations could expose vulnerable borrowers to loan-sharks, and more debt. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio