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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 July
On today's episode, the Defence Force is freezing pay, cutting civilian jobs, and stopping some of its programmes - as it grapples with a budget shortfall of $130 million, fares for some Air New… Audio
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books Audio
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books
AudioPetrol prices: Close eye needed on any potential price gouging - Consumer NZ
The Commerce Commission needs to come down like "a tonne of bricks" on any petrol stations involved in price gouging, Consumer NZ says. Audio
Consumer NZ responds to people driving out of town for cheaper fuel
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about people living in one region and driving to a nearby town to get petrol as it is cheaper and some advice to people dealing with this issue. Audio
Motorists travelling out of town to get cheaper fuel
Many motorists around the country said they're paying more for fuel than their nearby neighbouring towns, with some travelling out of their way to get better bang for their buck. There are three… Audio
Failed 'win a house' raffle participants all refunded, charity leader says
The raffle folded after not selling enough tickets to buy the $2 million house it was raffling off.
Thames residents fed up with dis-proportionately high price of petrol
Fuel in the Coromandel town costs between $2.91 and $2.96 a litre for 91 octane, 20 - 30 cents a litre more than nearby areas like Ngatea, or Tairua, which sit at around $2.69 a litre. Several locals… Audio
GPs to hear whether Te Whatu Ora will increase proposed funding
GPs are expecting to hear back shortly - on whether Te Whatu Ora will budge on its proposed four percent funding boost - or clinics will be forced to hike fees. Nelson Bays Primary Health chief… Audio
Kiwibank pleads guilty to Fair Trading Act breaches
The bank reported itself to the Commerce Commission, apologised to customers and had started the process of refunds.
New mothers with surprise tax bills struggling to cover costs
More Kiwis are being surprised by huge tax bills - and mothers are being hit the hardest - Matthew Hutching reports Audio
Police union nervously watching departures after losing in pay dispute
The Police Association says it is disappointed with the arbitrator's decision but doesn't believe there will be a mass exodus. Audio
Ask Susan: What happened when the government gave cheap home loans?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
How much do you need to earn to get a home loan?
Here's what goes into determining how much you could borrow.
'Time running out' for tax dodgers amid crackdown
A tax expert warns more scrutiny is coming across the board as Inland revenue announces details of a new plan.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about how the tax bracket creep 'robs' us. She explains the government's new tax cuts take effect from July 31 are a start to ending the bracket creep. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July 2024
On today's episode, David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold his murder convictions. Interislander's executive general manager denies… Audio
First bank cuts home loan interest rates after RBNZ shift
Westpac is the first bank to move after the Reserve Bank changed its tone on the outlook for the official cash rate.
Frustration over Reserve Bank 'flip-flopping'
The central bank's stance appears to have shifted a lot - and not everyone is happy. Video
