Money

With the amount owed in unpaid MIQ bills climbing to $38.7 million, one academic says it could be time to start charging interest.

The minimum wage increase of $1.20 has been confirmed for 1 April by the government, a 6 percent increase.

Chartered Accountants ANZ financial services leader says there has been no education about how tax changes affect homeowners who are not investors.

Organisers say they are blown away by the support they received during a shearathon that raised money for the Southland Charity Hospital.

ASB Bank wants rapid changes to the "prescriptive" new rules of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.

The funding is aimed at bolstering the resources of Rural Support Trusts and other organisations to help them respond to Covid-19 cases.

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says the future of money and cash is at a "crossroad" and innovation is necessary to build a sustainable future.

The National Party is calling for the regional fuel tax in Auckland to be scrapped to give motorists some relief in the face of skyrocketing prices.

The telecommunications breakdown caused by Tonga's volcanic eruption and tsunami cut off a vital source of funds to Tongans at a time when they needed it most.

Investment funds are expected to deliver good returns over the coming year, despite rising inflation and interest rates.