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Boosting fuel security would mean passing cost to customers 'inevitable', National says
Increasing New Zealand's energy security by building up onshore fuel supply would result in the "inevitable" outcome of storage costs being passed on to customers, the National Party says. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Anna Dean and David Farrar
Wallace and panellists, Anna Dean and David Farrar speak to Sumfood's Dr Helen Darling about their new app FoodSpies, which compares grocery prices. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their… Audio
Mayor on $6m cash boost to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
The government is giving a further $6 million to the cash-strapped Ruapehu Alpine Lifts to help the company avoid collapse.
The Minister for Economic and Regional Development Stuart Nash says the… Audio
The Panel with Jenni Giblin and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Jenni Giblin and Phil O'Reilly talk to CERT about New Zealanders losing record amounts of money to scammers. Plus, they discuss mould, both in rental… Audio
How high are mortgage interest rates really going to go?
Home loan interest rates have picked up again in recent weeks, since the Reserve Bank lifted the official cash rate by a record 75 basis points.
NZ fintech sector launches survey to find out where it's lacking
It is growing fast, but not fast enough to satisfy the industry's aspirations to be a global leader.
AA on question of extending cost of living fuel discount
Any day now the government's due to make a decision on whether to extend or can the fuel discount that's part of its cost of living relief package. In March it cut petrol tax by 25 cents a litre, and… Video, Audio
Review faults OT for 'lack of an accountability culture' on spending decisions
Documents show Oranga Tamariki has been stumbling towards budget blowouts with loose and patchy financial controls.
Auckland mayor proposes below-inflation rates rise
Wayne Brown says the average household will pay an extra $154 in mid-2023 if his suggested 4.6 percent rise is accepted.
$13.2m approved to fix flood-ravaged Buller roads
The NZ Transport Agency's decision means a fix for 135 problems on flood-hit roads in the region.
One in four households would struggle to pay expected big bill - survey
A quarter of households would not be able to cope financially with an unexpected big bill, and more than a third want to save more but are struggling to do so, a survey finds.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about the emails she received from people explaining who they would gift one of her two books to! Audio
Demand for personal and vehicle loans increasing sharply - Centrix
Centrix managing director Keith McLaughlin says the data shows there has been three months of serious arrears, but expects it is going to get worse over the next six to 12 months.
Means-testing NZ Super payments one way to address scheme's rising cost
Introducing asset and income testing for NZ Super is one way to address the rising cost of the scheme, an investment fund manager says.
22 percent drop in house prices will be a 'relief' for people, ANZ economist says
ANZ's chief economist says the forecasted drop will see house prices fall "from those crazy levels". Audio
Fewer KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals but 'likely things are going to get tougher'
Despite soaring living costs and inflation, fewer New Zealanders are withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds because of financial hardship.
Public media merger: Contractors paid $6000 per week on average
The government has $40m to spend on the transition of two - RNZ and TVNZ - into one entity, and at least a quarter of that is going on contractors.
Comfy retirement no longer certain for NZers - review
There are significant inequities in how Kiwis experience the later years of life, according to a review of New Zealand's retirement policies. Audio
Queenstown rental crisis squeezes town's most vulnerable
Renters in Queenstown are being forced into impossible decisions due to the housing affordability crisis. Audio
End of RBNZ scheme plays into the hands of term depositors
Depositors are set to benefit as the central bank's funding for lending programme comes to an end.
