Money
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
KiwiSaver: Early withdrawals double as purses put under strain
The money withdrawn early from KiwiSaver funds due to financial hardship has doubled compared to a year ago, with significantly more people taking money out before retirement.
Buyer beware: Consumer NZ warns of short expiry date on xmas gift cards
Buyer beware of gift cards with short expiry dates this festive season, that warning from Consumer NZ. An estimated $10 million in unspent vouchers go unspent each year. Consumer NZ says that makes… Video, Audio
Free dental care rolls into Porirua
A community-led initiative in Porirua is taking the reigns from politicians and having a crack at offering free dental care themselves. It's been spearheaded by Anita Taggart and Jodi Watene. Audio
Taxpayers' Union offer to redesign Government department logos for free
The Taxpayers' Union is offering to redesign the logos of Government departments for free, after becoming concerned about the potential cost of the new coalition's plan to make them use English… Audio
NZers debt increased in November data shows
New data shows New Zealanders are falling further into debt, with households under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
Credit bureau Centrix says people's debt increased in November, as… Audio
NZ interest rates need to stay high, tax cuts may drive inflation - OECD
The group suggests New Zealand can expect only "modest" growth in the next couple of years.
Reserve Bank governor threatens rate rise
The Reserve Bank struck a hawkish tone on Wednesday with its final monetary statement of the year.
As expected it kept the cash rate unchanged at 5.5 percent but explicitly added the threat of a rate… Audio
Maritime union warns of price hike if Auckland council sells port
The Maritime Union is warning of potentially massive price hikes on freight if the Auckland mayor pushes through plans to privatise the port. National secretary Craig Harrison speaks to Lisa Owen… Video, Audio
Reserve Bank expected to hold OCR at 5.5 percent
The Reserve Bank is expected to hold the official cash rate steady at 5,5 percent for the fourth successive announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Watching on will be a new government whose stated… Audio
Willis: Govt books worse than expected for mini mini-budget
Time now to hear the latest from National deputy leader and our new Finance Minister Nicola Willis. She told Nathan Rarere what we can expect from the government's mini-mini-budget. Audio
