Money
More than half of New Zealanders struggling financially - survey
Of those surveyed, 51 percent reported they were 'starting to sink' or 'treading water', while a further 3.5 percent reported they were 'sinking badly'.
'Proxy debt collector': budgeting services call for end to benefit attachment orders
Budgeting services are calling for an end to attachment orders which take automatic debt repayments from people's benefits. The Ministry of Justice can impose an order on someone who owes money, for… Audio
Drop in building consents could disrupt economy says economist
A leading economist says a drop in future building consents could disrupt the country's economic momentum.
A new quarterly economic report from Infometrics shows increased economic activity, and a… Audio
Taking GST off food hassle for small businesses
As you've probably heard by now, Labour's confirmed it's plans to wipe GST off fresh fruit and vegetables if they get re-elected. The leaked policy was met with a lukewarm response from many… Audio
Nine out of ten NZers targeted by scams in last 12 months - BNZ
Nine out of ten New Zealanders have been targeted by a scam in the last twelve months according to new research from BNZ. The good news is we're gettting more con-conscious, with only one in ten… Video, Audio
Foodbank operator on removing GST from fruit and veg
Community leader and Foodbank operator David Letele spoke to Lisa Owen about Labour's policy to remove GST from fruit and vegetables.
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The Pre-Panel with Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan discuss a collection of historic puzzles and games held at one of our regional museums. Also, our panellists tell us… Audio
Labour stands by publicly released GST policy costings
The party says costings errors targeted by National were only included in documents released to reporters, and were fixed before the actual announcement.
Advocate for making food more affordable for every New Zealander
Food systems expert Emily King is advocating for what she calls a 'noble goal' - a system that supplies people with healthy and affordable food that's made and grown well. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
Eftpos plummets in popularity as newer forms of payment emerge
Eftpos, the payment system widely used in New Zealand for more than 30 years, is plummeting in popularity. The thought of them disappearing altogether is concerning for some people who don't like… Audio
First food prices fall in more than a year driven by cheaper fruit and veggies
Food price inflation has slowed to its lowest level in nearly a year as fruit and vegetable prices ease.
Gender pay gap: Govt hints at reporting system for businesses
About 900 businesses will be required to report their gender pay gap, in a bid to increase equity in the workplace, and increase transparency for workers. Audio
Sample reveals half of beneficiaries paid wrongly - 'What happens next?'
The Ministry of Social Development has discovered it is failing to pay almost half of beneficiaries the right amount. Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Wallace Chapman and panellists Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly discuss rates bills causing financial woes for the elderly, the nutritional pros and cons of meat alternatives, and the benefits of allowing… Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly discuss middle income earners struggling through the cost of living crisis and accepting Chinese funding for… Audio
ComCom to focus on home loans, deposit accounts in banking probe
The Commission wants to establish if banks' high profits are a result of a lack of competition in personal banking.
U-turn on affordability checks for Buy Now Pay Later
Budgeting services are frustrated at the Government's u-turn on plans which would require Buy Now Pay Later providers to do affordability checks before giving out loans. Officials had proposed… Audio
Renewed calls for rent controls as rents break records
Rental advocates, Renters United, have renewed calls for controls on rents as they continue to surge.
A report by the Housing Technical Working Group has found rents rise in line with tenants' wages… Audio
ASB records $1.56 billion profit
ASB Bank has reported a record net profit of $1.56 billion for the year to June.
However, ASB chief executive Vittoria Short said there were signs of a slowdown in the second half of the year, as the… Audio
Tourism, disaster rebuilds, infrastructure driving Pac recovery
We speak with World Bank economist about their latest outlook for the region which projects 3.9 percent growth offset by an elevated inflation rate of 6 percent. Audio
