Money
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
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.