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Former National MP holds own select committee on pay equity
Former National MP Marilyn Waring has gathered female former MPs to hold their own select committee on the government's pay equity changes. Waring spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Private hospitals may be asked to pay for surgeon training
Doctors have raised ethical and logistical concerns about allowing publicly-paid surgical registrars to essentially provide free labour to private hospitals.
Common reasons why your insurance claim might be declined
Here are some of the pitfalls and loopholes to watch out for insurance policies to avoid disappointment.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings, new… Audio
Greens claim $700m 'uncosted hole' in Willis' Budget
The government could face an unbudgeted funding gap because of one of its own policies, the Green Party says. Audio
NZ Association of Scientists on cuts to sector in Budget
The New Zealand Association of Scientists is disappointed with the new budget, calling it 'the black hole budget'. Co-President Troy Baisden spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Finance Minister defends Budget amid 'uncosted hole' allegations
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings. Willis spoke to Corin… Audio
Greens claim Budget has uncosted hole up to $714 million
The Green Party is claiming the Government's budget has an uncosted hole of up to $714 million, coming from increased KiwiSaver contributions for public sector workers. Green Party co-leader Chlöe… Audio
Beneficiaries could have payments cut if obligations not met
Beneficiaries who fail to meet their obligations could have half their payment restricted to essentials-only for a month or do community work at least five hours a week. Beneficiaries advocate Kay… Audio
Developers with properties in tough market turn to renters
Developers who do not want to try to find buyers for properties in a tough market - or who have had no luck - appear to be choosing to rent them out instead.
Is there any point joining KiwiSaver now? - ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Woman duped by lover must pay investigators who traced family's stolen funds
Russian woman Inna Shibalova fell in love with a married man and believed he would invest the money on her behalf.
Second-chance KiwiSaver rules 'need to change'
People leaving relationships are being kept out of the property market, a financial coach says.
Pay equity claims binned to make numbers work?
The government has been accused of taking money out of women's pockets - to make its Budget work. The Prime Minister has previously disputed this suggestion, saying changes to pay equity is about… Audio
KiwiSaver is now means-tested, so why aren't pensions?
Commentators say it's "incoherent" the rules are being tightened on young people because it's "politically risky" to touch pensions. Audio
Sole trader feels 'ripped off' by government's KiwiSaver cuts
The budget move to halve the government's KiwiSaver contributions has been described as a blow to sole traders.
Budget 2025 reaction - as it happened
Chris Hipkins says National talked a big game about getting the country's infrastructure sorted.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 May 2025
In today's episode, we speak to beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton about means-testing parents of 18- and 19-year-olds on the jobseeker support benefit. We also speak with Stephanie Pow, parental leave… Audio
One Budget change leaves 61,000 families worse off
Money saved by income-testing in the first year of a baby's life is instead being put into the Working for Families scheme. Audio
Middle-income voters may feel shortchanged after Budget
Analysis: Yes, health and education are getting boost - but much of that will be spent keeping the lights on.
