Money
Bernard Hickey on Hipkins killing wealth tax in Budget
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has ruled out a wealth or capital gains tax if Labour wins a third term in October. He said they were looking to introduce both in this year's Budget but he killed the… Audio
'Working poor' struggling as costs rise, budgeting service says
Wearing secondhand clothes, making food last longer and free activities for the children are some of the ways people are coping with the cost-of-living crunch.
Police arrest two people over fake bank notes
Two people accused of manufacturing counterfeit bank notes have been arrested in Rotorua.
Hipkins rules out capital gains tax, wealth tax if Labour re-elected
The Labour Party leader says with many households struggling, it's not the time for a big shake-up of the tax system.
Westpac staff reject 'insulting' pay offer and consider industrial action
Union members have overwhelmingly voted to reject a pay offer from Westpac bank and will vote on taking industrial action this week.
Australia: Damning Robodebt report, Voice vote + racism
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about the damning royal commission report into the Robodebt scheme, where beneficiaries were chased for debt and private debt collectors… Audio
Why are mortgage rates still rising?
All five major banks lifted their home loan rates over the last week. While most commentators are expecting the official cash rate to stay at 5.5 percent today, other countries' central banks are… Audio
More evidence of mortgage pain hitting
Home loan interest rates are still rising despite the Reserve Bank signalling at its last review that cash rate hikes may be at an end for now. The central bank will release its latest official cash… Audio
Government pay China $38 million over forfeited money
New Zealand has given $38 million to China over a Canadian-Chinese businessman who laundered millions here for years, then last month tried to become mayor of Toronto.
Xiaohua Gong ran under the… Audio
Pay rise for duty lawyers
The Legal Services Commissioner has announced a pay rise for duty lawyers.
The hourly rate will increase to $103 on weekdays, and $126 on weekends.
These lawyers are an integral part of the justice… Audio
Medical lab worker quitting for better pay & hours as meat packer
Working as a meat packer is more attractive than the long hours, poor pay and stress of working in a medical laboratory. That's according to a senior scientist who is leaving the profession after… Video, Audio
Income squeeze puts spending focus on household staples - Kiwibank
Households are reluctant to spend on big ticket items although overall consumer spending is higher, according to Kiwibank.
Gender gap for KiwiSaver balances worsens, trend more apparent in younger age-groups
On average men had 25 percent more money in their KiwiSaver balance at the end of last year.
Supermarket watchdog: 'A once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a difference'
New Zealand's first grocery commissioner is aiming to increase competition in the supermarket sector and give consumers more choice. Audio
KiwiSaver gender gap grows to 25%
KiwiSaver balances are, not surprisingly, in retreat, as the recession bites. But research just released by the Retirement Commission shows the gender gap when it comes to KiwiSaver balances has grown… Audio
Reserve Bank to update OCR
What's in store for the country's all-important official cash rate when the Reserve Bank updates the OCR, which currently stands at 5.5 percent?
At the time of its last rate hike, in May, the central… Audio
Impact of higher interest payments hits home for more borrowers
Households are expected to spend more money on debt servicing costs as many borrowers roll onto higher mortgage rates, a Westpac economist says. Audio
Serving up community spirit in Woodville
Every Tuesday, the owner of Woodville's Smoke 'n Wood restaurant puts on a community dinner. Karen Joblin serves home style comfort food to around 70 people for a pay-what-you-can donation. Audio
New Zealand signs free trade deal with European Union
After tough negotiations over a number of years, a free trade deal with the European Union has been signed in Brussels overnight.
'Worst it's ever been' - KidsCan says need for families, children at all-time high
The charity helps schools feed and dress their students but says demand is rising every week as families continue to struggle to make ends meet.
