Money
The Panel with Zoe George and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Stephen Franks discuss the 'misery index' and why one out of two kiwi regularly worry about money. Plus, they talk about the deluge of… Audio
Six week teacher strike begins
Secondary teachers begin six weeks of strike action today. Members of the Post Primary Teachers Association are refusing to teach Year Eleven students, prompting many schools to ask that year group to… Audio
CTU warns against continued aggressive interest rate rises
Trade unions are urging the Reserve Bank to halt aggressive interest rate rises, for the sake of the economy. In its half-yearly financial stability report yesterday, the bank said the country's… Audio
$70 million given to growers 'won't touch the sides'
Hawke's Bay growers are relieved the government is putting $172 million into cleaning up silt and debris from Cyclone Gabrielle. $102 million will go towards clearing up residential properties… Audio
Reserve Bank confident economy still robust despite mortgage stress
The country's financial system is still in good shape although some households are feeling the stress of higher mortgage repayments, the bank says.
Price hikes annoying Kiwis the most revealed
Most consumers think it is fair for small businesses to pass on cost increases to customers, but not big ones and multinationals.
Changes to Clean Car Discount will hike prices - car industry
How do you feel about the cheapest new car being $15,000 more expensive in three years time?. That is where the industry is warning prices could go as five out of the eight most popular hybrids lose… Audio
New Zealanders worried sick about money - survey
Half of New Zealanders are worrying themselves sick about money, according to a new survey. Younger Kiwis are disproportionately affected: 64 per cent of respondents aged 37 or below worry about… Audio
South Auckland leads submissions on council budget
South Auckland has been outdone by other areas of the city in the number of public submissions on Auckland Council's controversial proposed budget. Forty thousand people across the super city have… Audio
Inside the government's school lunches programme
Ka Ora, Ka Ako was launched in 2019 to help families facing food insecurity - is it doing its job? Audio
Inside the government's school lunches programme
Ka Ora, Ka Ako was launched in 2019 to help families facing food insecurity - is it doing its job?
AudioClean car customers waiting on orders may lose rebate
Thousands of customers may be out of luck getting their rebate for a car they've already ordered.
Today's announced changes come in July 1, but some pre-ordered vehicles will arrive after the… Video, Audio
Hollywood strike: Screenwriters will walk out for first time in 15 years
The industrial action could mean delays in forthcoming TV series and films for studios such as Disney and Netflix.
New recommendations to improve life for single parents
Improving KiwiSaver rules, tweaking tax rates and even recolouring bus passes are among the recommendations for improving the lives of single parents contained in a new report out today. The new… Audio
More homeowners falling behind on mortgage payments
The number of households behind on their mortgage repayments is up 26 percent on the same time last year, with 19,300 accounts past due.
Tax: Weighing up what's fair and what's next
Tax is inherently values-based - what one person thinks is fair could be unfair to someone else. Is that why changing the system is so hard? Audio
Tax: Weighing up what's fair and what's next
Tax is inherently values-based - what one person thinks is fair could be unfair to someone else. Is that why changing the system is so hard?
AudioMore costly fruit and vegetables a driver as food prices rise by 12% in a year
New Stats NZ figures for the year to March show food prices increased by 12 percent for the average household.
New cost of living figures show who it's hitting hardest
The cost of living has risen 7.7 percent in the past year, but not all groups have been impacted equally.
April property listings show steep drop
The housing market has slowed, with new listings last month at the lowest levels for any April on record. Audio
