Money
Supermarket shoppers 'losing tens of millions a year' over pricing errors
And responsibility for fixing the issues sits squarely with Foodstuffs and Woolworths NZ senior management, the grocery commissioner says. Audio
How to complain about your insurance
The insurance watchdog, which has received a record number of complaints in the past year The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO) resolves complaints about insurance and financial… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15th August
On today's episode, many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's… Audio
First Home Buyers Club welcomes cut to OCR
First Home Buyers say a decrease in interest rates will ease pressure on people trying to get into the housing market. First Home Buyers Club director Lesley Harris spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Economists and retailers welcome cut to OCR
Many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's chief economist, Sharon… Audio
Tax warning for share traders
There are predictions that large numbers of traders may be potentially skipping tax bills - and they are now in the taxman's sights.
RBNZ governor on cutting OCR
The Reserve Bank is increasingly confident that after a long period of high interest rates inflicted on the economy, inflation is finally under control. Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr spoke to… Audio
Reserve Bank cuts OCR for first time in four years
New Zealanders are being told the cost of living crisis is easing with inflation falling and more interest rate cuts on the way. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
'Home loan relief coming' after cash rate cut
Rate cuts on Wednesday are likely to be start of persistent shift down, commentators say. Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Sally Wenley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Cunliffe and Sally Wenley discuss the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cutting the official cash rate to 5.25 percent and the troubling case of… Audio
'Biggest flip-flop ever': Top economist slams Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate to 5.25 percent. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14th August
On today's episode, the government has told Te Arawhiti - the office for Maori Crown relations - to concentrate on Treaty Settlements and Taku-tai Moana applications. Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins… Audio
JobSeeker recipients angry over cuts
An accountant who has been on a JobSeeker benefit for over a year is shocked and angry his payment is being cut by half next week for not showing up to a meeting he knew nothing about. Audio
ANZ economist on calls to cut OCR
Calls are mounting for the official cash rate to be cut on Wednesday, but ANZ chief economist thinks it won't and shouldn't be. ANZ's Sharon Zollner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cost of building new hospitals forecast to skyrocket
The cost of building new hospitals and patching up old ones is forecast to escalate to nearly 47 billion dollars over the next decade, according to a Health New Zealand report. Ruth Hill spoke to… Audio
Six ways to survive rising rates
Council rates have spiked across the country - leaving some staring at their bank balances in dismay. Here's how to manage the squeeze.
Reserve Bank to review OCR
The Reserve Bank is reviewing the official cash rate day - some economists are picking it'll drop rates for the first time in more than four years. Loan Market director Bruce Patten spoke to Ingrid… Audio
2024 could turn out to be good year to buy a house - Corelogic
Affordability measures have improved, but it's still not easy to get into the property market.
Supermarket staff not happy at request to wear Disney costumes
Staff have been rankled by suggestion they pay for costumes, but supermarket says it's voluntary.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13th August 2024
On today's episode, The Government is introducing new obligations next year, requiring JobSeekers to reapply every six months and imposing sanctions like mandatory community work and money management… Audio
