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The Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Amy Carter (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Amy Carter discuss the spike in Kiwis taking out mortgages over $1,000,000 and why chronic fatigue syndrome should be recognised as a… Audio
Lottery grants system under review
Billions of dollars from Lotto's gambling profits have been handed out using an incoherent funding model, that sees Maori, Pasifika and other minority groups miss out. The Department of Internal… Audio
'Who is the community?' Where Lotto profits are actually going
Billions of dollars from Lotto's gambling profits have been handed out using an incoherent funding model built on 'systemic bias' that sees Māori, Pasifika and other minority groups miss out, papers…
Rising cost of groceries could drive unhealthy choices
At many supermarkets tomatoes cost $15 a kg, potato chips are $1.50 - for many families, struggling with increased costs of living healthier choices are hard. Audio
Health Minister fronts up to nurses at union's conference
The Health Minister was met with a silent protest as he fronted up to nurses today.
Andrew Little spoke at the annual Nurses' Organisation conference, and was put in the hot seat to answer questions.
…Minister wants credit cards banned for online gambling
The Minister of Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti wants Lotto to ban the use of credit cards for online gambling.
But Lotto says it doesn't want to impose that on its customers and claims it already has… Audio
NZX drops 1.2% Wednesday hitting 2 year low
The New Zealand dollar hit a two-year-low after US inflation triggered market turbulence. Our sharemarket dropped by 1.2 per cent in the opening minutes of trade Air New Zealand, Fisher and Paykel… Audio
Kawerau paper mill stand-off ends as pay deal resolved
A loo paper crisis has been averted with paper mill workers in Kawerau finally sealing a pay deal with owners Essity after a bitter stand-off.
For about six weeks members of the Pulp and Paper… Video, Audio
Food prices rise at fastest annual rate in 13 years
Food prices have risen at their fastest annual rate in 13 years. Data from Stats NZ shows food prices were 8.3 percent higher this month compared to the same period last year.
And Countdown says… Video, Audio
Food prices increase at fastest annual rate in 13 years
Stats NZ says food prices rose 1.1 percent in August on the month before, to be 8.3 percent higher than a year ago.
NZ Super value drops by $3.3 billion
The value of the New Zealand Superannuation has fallen by nearly 7 percent, as its investments were battered by volatile financial markets, high inflation and rising interest rates.
Don't expect grocery bill to go down soon -report
Grocery prices are expected to continue to rise, thanks to mounting cost pressure on those supplying supermarkets.
What happens now to New Zealand’s coins and bank notes?
For most of us, it's the closest we get to the monarchy. So when might we see a new monarch in our wallets?
Advertising sector outlook for 2023 appears grim
Storm clouds are on the horizon for the advertising sector, as high inflation and rising interest is likely to reduce businesses' marketing budgets in the new year.
Warning after scammers target NZ Superannuation Fund users
Scammers have been impersonating the NZ Superannuation Fund online to try and con people out of their money.
Few choices in retirement for those without significant savings - report
Inflation means pensioners relying on superannuation alone are finding it impossible to make ends meet, a new report says.
Inflation and its impact on retirement savings
A new report out this morning from Massey's New Zealand Financial Education and Research Centre - finds inflation is becoming a significant factor for superannuitants and those planning for their… Audio
Germany vows €65bn package to combat energy crisis
The move to shield citizens and businesses comes as Europe struggles to wean itself off Russian energy.
The Lotto dream looks even sweeter in tough times, says problem gambling foundation
The problem gambling foundation says people facing tough financial times get sucked into the dream Lotto sells.
An RNZ investigation into the state-owned gambling company shows its retail sales come… Audio
Lotto sales highest in poorest half of community
Nearly 70 percent of Lotto shop sales are made in stores in the poorest half of the community.
An RNZ investigation into the state-owned gambling company shows that its retail sales come… Audio
