Money
Jump in mortgage arrears as interest rates bite
Higher interest rates and living costs are forcing more property owners with mortgages over $500,000 into arrears, according to new data. Audio
Changing Reserve Bank mandate 'pointless' - Hipkins
The Labour Party says the government's moves to change the Reserve Bank's mandate is pointless, and a backwards step. The bill, being passed under urgency through all stages, is the first piece of… Audio
Holidays Act proves continuing headache for Te Whatu Ora
Payroll experts warn Te Whatu Ora's more than two-billion-dollar backpay bill owed to staff will keep growing because the Holidays Act is not fit for purpose. As well as the amount owed for wrongly… Audio
Steep rise in financial hardship withdrawals from KiwiSaver
The Retirement Commissioner is joining budget advisors in raising alarm over the steep rise in people withdrawing money from Kiwisaver as they struggle with rising prices and paying the mortgage… Audio
'People up at night worrying' as retirement savings dry up amid cost of living crisis
The Retirement Commissioner is joining budget advisors in raising alarm over a steep rise in people withdrawing their savings from KiwiSaver as they struggle with rising prices.
IRD calls for $2 billion of Covid business loans to be paid back
More than 10,000 businesses have defaulted on $177 million worth of loans given out as part of the previous government's Covid-19 support package. Audio
IRD calls for $2 billion of Covid business loans to be paid back
More than 10,000 businesses have defaulted on $177 million worth of loans given out as part of the previous government's Covid support package. Two years on from the pandemic, IRD's now calling for… Video, Audio
Household costs forecast to rise $70 a week in 2024
Household costs are expected to rise $70 a week on average next year as high interest rates and prices keep the pressure on budgets, an ASB Bank report estimates.
Watch: How to spot a counterfeit note
A Waikato bakery is one of the latest to fall victim to counterfeit money amid a series of cases in the area.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about repaying debt and why wealth is a bit like a tank full of water. She's also urging people to avoid running up high-interest debt over the Christmas season. Audio
Hundreds of dollars of counterfeit notes found in Waikato
Hundreds of dollars of counterfeit notes have been palmed off in Waikato, with retailers being warned to keep a sharp eye out during the Xmas rush. Since October police say there's been seven… Video, Audio
Making your Christmas dollar go further
People frantically rushing to the mall on 24 December will be those most likely to overspend this Christmas, says finance writer Lisa Dudson. The best way to take control of holiday spending and save… Audio
RBNZ to trial new cash systems in rural areas
The Reserve Bank wants to try bringing back cash services in rural communities next year. Audio
Hawke's Bay charity calls for more Big Brothers and Sisters
A Hawke's Bay charity is calling for more people to help mentor tamariki after a boost in referrals following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches adult mentors with… Audio
Problem Gambling Foundation on new regulations
New gambling regulations came into full effect over the weekend, with higher standards introduced and harsher penalties now placed on casinos and other venues with poker machines that don't comply.
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New gambling regulations 'unworkable' says Gaming Machine Association
New gambling regulations came into full effect over the weekend, with higher standards introduced and harsher penalties now placed on casinos and other venues with poker machines that don't comply.
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Government could get $1 billion for selling carbon credits
The Government will find out at noon Wednesday whether it has reaped around a billion dollars from selling carbon credits, or whether it will need to wait until 2024 for the money.
The income will at… Audio
Auckland Council meets to discuss ten-year-budget
Auckland council is meeting on Wednesday to go over the first proposal for it's ten-year-budget - which sets its political direction under Mayor Wayne Brown.
The council's Budget Committee will… Audio
'I don't think it's going to cost very much' - Willis on Waka Kotahi using English name first
The Finance Minister says it will not cost much for Waka Kotahi to start calling itself by its English name first. Audio
Rate hikes up to 25% proposed as mayors warn of 'broken' funding system
A number of councils are proposing massive double-digit rate rises as part of long-term plan discussions, and warn residents across the country are likely to face the same pain. Audio
