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Climate change could reduce global average incomes by 19 percent - study
It shows New Zealand's income will be 2-10 percent lower, but one expert says this modelling is not suitable to conclude much about the costs of climate change at a local level.
Why are concert tickets so expensive?
Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high. Jogai Bhatt looks at why it costs so much.
People going hungry so their pets can eat, charity says
Some pet owners are being forced to choose between feeding themselves or their animals, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Police Association members reject latest pay offer
Police Association says members are looking for a sincere effort by the government to address the cost of living crisis and recognise the increasing dangers officers faced.
Why the latest inflation figures aren't all good news
The easing of the annual inflation to its lowest level in three years might be met with applause, but economists are cautious to celebrate. Video
Inflation drops to 4 percent
The annual inflation rate has fallen to its lowest in nearly three years. Audio
'NZ's money must innovate' - Reserve Bank considers a digital dollar
New Zealand could be using a government-backed digital currency by the end of the decade.
Reserve Bank asks for public feedback on digital cash
The notes and coins people keep in their wallets could have a digital, government-backed equivalent by the end of the decade. RBNZ director of money and cash Ian Woolford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Economist on official inflation figures
Economists are picking today's official inflation figures will show prices are rising more slowly than they have for three years. KiwiBank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Contractors and consultants under fire in public sector
Police and NZTA is spending big on contractors and consultants as other core public sector agencies cut staff Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Do you shop around for a Kiwisaver provider?
Simplicity has been rated as New Zealanders' favourite Kiwisaver provider in Consumer NZ's latest Kiwisaver satisfaction survey. Georgie Hanafin asked people if they feel like they're getting a good… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 April
On today's episode we hear from Finance Minister Nicola Willis on cuts to the public sector, Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for calm in the region, the banking sector is… Audio
Cost of driving EVs climbs after Road User Charges
The cost of driving an electric vehicle has jumped this month - but are they still an affordable option? Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts reports. Audio
Hastings could face rates rise of 25 percent
Hastings homeowners may be hit with a 25 percent rates rise as the city grapples with how to pay for the huge amount of cyclone recovery work still ahead. Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst spoke to… Audio
Demand for private health insurance grows
Senior doctors at public hospitals debated asking Te Whatu Ora to pay for private health insurance for them, the vote to include it in a union claim got more than 40 percent backing but not the… Audio
Bank industry calls for government help resourcing national Anti-Scam Centre
The banking industry is calling on the government to help resource its national Anti-Scam Centre, the industry also wants legal backing for the operation, as well as official help with gathering… Audio
Another company reaps benefits of shorter working weeks
Staff at Te Miro Water get paid for 10 days work every fortnight - but they're currently only working nine of those. Audio
Economists back finishing $240m Christ Church Cathedral rebuild
The company restoring the quake-smashed church warns it needs at least $30 million urgently or it will mothball it by August.
Personal finance: Think about giving
Money expert Liz Koh talks about the benefits of giving. Audio
Homeowners under-insuring as premiums go up
Homeowners are under-insuring their houses, ratcheting up their excesses and using savings to help cover "shocking" increases to their insurance premiums. Kate Newton reports. Audio