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Much ado about Shakespeare – why it's time for a national theatre
Opinion - The controversy over a shift in funding for the Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ was more evidence the country's national culture is undergoing an identity crisis, Barry King* writes.
Your rights when buying on Facebook Marketplace, TradeMe
Andrew Hubbard, the acting chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau joins Kathryn to look at private sales, like buying of Facebook Marketplace, and what your rights are if something goes wrong. Audio
Australia announces Federal budget amidst soaring cost of living
We begin this morning in Australia where the Federal budget has been announced. Joining Nathan Rarere from Brisbane is our correspondent Pam Corkery Audio
Kids stuck with $2000 bill each for KiwiSaver
New Zealand children born to parents who are citizens of the United States face a difficult KiwiSaver choice: Give up your US citizenship, or face a KiwiSaver tax compliance bill.
Rising paper prices pile pressure on publishers
The price of paper is rising at its fastest rate in a decade, ramping up the pressure on publishers.
'Funding a Pākehā retirement system': Report details disparities for retiring Māori
With a lower life expectancy, health disparities, and fewer savings, new research has highlighted the grim prospect of retirement for many Māori.
Stats NZ data reveals $90b wiped off NZers' household net worth in three months
Falling property prices and plunging investments have eaten into New Zealanders' household wealth - $90b was wiped in the three months to June.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about mortgages and whether or not you should be fixing them while there's such volatility with interest rates. She also discusses ways to split your risk with investments in… Audio
National Party defends social investment fund proposal
The deputy leader of the National party insists a social investment fund with contribution from wealthy New Zealanders will not be idealogically driven and will instead be based on results.
Nicola… Audio
Buying $40 in season fruit/veges with KC Loo's Glennis Loo
KC Loo Fruit Centre is a family run business that has been selling fruit and veges in Mount Eden for over 60 years. With inflation at a 32 year high we gave resident food price reporter Leonard Powell… Audio
'We will be struggling': Homeowners fear impact of more OCR rises on mortgages
Mortgage brokers and homeowners are worried potential repayment increases will significantly stretch household budgets.
Online investment platform warned over anti-money laundering obligations
The Financial Markets Authority has given an online investment platform a formal warning for failing to comply with anti-money laundering requirements, despite being aware of its shortcomings.
Official Cash Rate rises expected to hit homeowners
Inflation numbers released by Stats NZ on Tuesday could have a big impact on homeowners next year, with the Official Cash Rate now expected to rise above 5 percent.
Loanmarket director Bruce Patten… Audio
Analysis: Inflation rate higher than expected
Consumer prices increased 2.2 percent in the September quarter, driven by higher food and housing costs.
The annual inflation rate was 7.2 percent, marginally lower than the record 7.3 percent rate… Audio
'Insane' inflation: Shoppers reach for deals on everyday groceries
An independent shop hopes to ease the pressure on shoppers' wallets as inflation reaches a 32-year high and food prices rise. Audio
'Are we making progress?': Merit of govt's $2b annual spend on environment unclear, report finds
Gaps in information mean the government can avoid robust scrutiny of its environmental spending, a new report says.
Rents at record highs around NZ as inflation hits hard
Returning to our earlier story, housing is a key factor driving up inflation.
The latest Consumer Price Index shows rental prices had an annual increase of 4.6 percent in the September quarter.
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The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Raj Chakraborti (Part 1)
Today on the Panel Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Raj Chakraborti discuss today's Consumer price Index figures and what it means for your back pocket. They speak to the SPCA about their… Audio
Environmental Protection Spend in 2020
According to the Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, $2.6 billion was spent on environmental protection in 2020. Troy Baisden talks to Jesse. Audio
Higher food and housing costs drive consumer prices up, annual rate falls
Consumer prices rose 2.2 percent in the three months ended September driven by higher food and housing costs, keeping inflation close to a 32-year high.
