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COP26 looks into global flying habits
As to be expected, there has been a focus on flying this COP26, including on leaders taking private jets to get to the event this week. Nxt week there will be a focus on greening transportation - this… Audio
Inflation - what it means and should we worry
The Detail - Emile Donovan sits down with NZ Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann for a bit of Inflation 101: why it exists, how it works and why it matters.
'It's causing a lot distress': rates rises too much for seniors, Greypower says
Soaring rates bills on the West Coast are forcing some homeowners on low incomes to consider selling up.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary looks at the 'buy now pay later' option and whether or not these are a good idea. The products are usually quite tempting as you don't pay any interest, but Mary warns there are quite high… Audio
Shoppers urged to be wary of 'special' prices - Consumer NZ
When is a special really a special?
Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to pay attention to so-called special prices because (at risk of over-using the word here) some specials really are not that… Audio
Midday Business News for 4 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Facebook announces new NZ journalism programme
Facebook's new parent company, Meta, has announced a programme for journalism in New Zealand, in which they'll provide grants and coaching to news media.
It follows action in February by Facebook to… Audio
COP26: Oxfam Britain CEO on latest pledges
Another day of COP26, another day of pledges, this time on the costs of climate changes. Billed as "Finance Day" overnight there has been a host of finance announcements.
A coalition of financial… Audio
COP26: Another day of pledges in 'Finance Day'
Another day of COP26, another day of pledges, this time on the costs of climate changes.
Billed as "Finance Day" overnight there has been a host of finance announcements.
Including from a coalition… Audio
COP26: More pledges overnight
Overnight, there have been more pledges at COP26 - this time financial.
A coalition of financial institutions, made up of hundreds of the world's biggest banks and finance companies, is pledging 130… Audio
Fall in unemployment rate could be good for higher wages
The unemployment rate has fallen further to 3-point-4 percent.
That's contributing to a tight labour market, which in theory, would mean in-demand workers can demand higher rates of pay.
And to an… Audio
Midday Business News for 3 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
COP26: Major pledges made overnight
There have been two major pledges made overnight at COP26 - an end and reversal of deforestation by 2030, and slashing emissions of the greenhouse gas methane - also by 2030.
They were made at the… Audio
House prices shot up as expectation for drop looms
The pace of rising house prices unexpectedly quickened last month, just as the head of the Reserve Bank says they should start falling.
Wellington renters frustrated ahead of pre-Christmas rush
Wellington renters are becoming increasingly angry with the poor state of many of the capitals flats as the city heads into the pre-Christmas flat-hunting season.
Tenants are leaving unhealthy and… Audio
Why NZ is spending $60 million getting to the Dubai Expo
The Detail - Expo 2020 kicked off in Dubai last month, with New Zealand predicted to get an eventual $313m benefit to its economy - a figure which may be revised upwards.
Westpac earnings lift strongly with net profit up 69%
Westpac New Zealand full year earnings are up strongly, reflecting a large turnaround in provisions for bad debts.
Midday Business News for 1 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
COP26: James Shaw not looking forward to attending conference
Climate Minister James Shaw says he is not looking forward to attending the massive UN climate conference where he will have to do battle with the large polluting countries.
Tens of thousands of… Audio
House prices surging in Christchurch
After years of slow growth, property prices in Christchurch are all of a sudden surging ahead and fast catching up with the rest of the country.
Figures from Quotable Value show the Garden City… Audio
