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Women miss out on retirement cash by being risk-averse - report
Women are collectively missing out on $750 million at retirement, according to a report on the gender divide.
Staff shortages and wage regulation bump up retail wages by over 6%
The national average retail wage has climbed 6.1 percent nationally over the past year to $25.05.
Top Stories for Wednesday 23 June 2021
A visitor from Australia who has tested positive for Covid in Sydney spent the past weekend in Wellington The Government pauses all travel to New South Wales Dry weather and a natural gas shortage has… Audio
Postcards to Parliament: Dairy owners fight tobacco sales changes
Dairy owners say they risk going out of business if the government pushes ahead with allowing tobacco sales only at pharmacies.
Tourism operators hopeful Aussies will cross the ditch for winter break
Some tourism operators say the travel bubble with Australia hasn't given them the boost they expected, but they remain hopeful visitor numbers will grow.
Earlier interest rate rises may be on way, economists warn
Economists are warning the tide is turning on rock bottom interest rates, bringing with it the prospect of higher debt costs for households and businesses.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary Holm talks to Jesse about Kiwisaver for all non-employees of all ages. Audio
KiwiSaver: Younger people panic-switched funds during Covid-19 market fall
KiwiSaver fund managers are being urged to do more to prevent investors from panic-switching between funds and potentially locking in losses.
America's Cup: Aucklanders face $99 million Team NZ question
Make your voice heard.
That was the plea from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to those who feel Team New Zealand should accept a $99 million offer to host the next America's Cup in Auckland.
The cup… Audio
Southern Response earthquake claims settlement package estimated at $313m
The package for some Southern Response policyholders could cost $313 million, if all those eligible apply.
No MSD Flexible Funding assistance given in Te Tai Tokerau
A big pot of money set aside to help whānau living in motels has failed to make it to many children in need.
The Flexible Funding Programme was launched last year, and is often highlighted by the… Audio
Growth in online investing highlights cyber security risks
A digital revolution is transforming the investment scene, but throwing up issues of security.
New research to focus on economic abuse between couples
Auckland University of Technology has launched a new research project to tackle economic abuse between couples.
Seven deputy chief executives for council, one pay rise
Seven senior staff at Rotorua Lakes Council can now call themselves deputy chief executives, and one has had a minimum $40,000 pay rise.
What can you get under govt's electric vehicle rebate scheme?
The government's clean car discount might sound like a good deal, but how much will it actually help?
Rebates range from eight thousand dollars for new imported EVs, down to just over two thousand… Video, Audio
More women working in 'precarious jobs'
More women are working in temporary, fixed-term or casual jobs, leaving them more vulnerable to a sudden loss of income.
There will still be choices available for vehicles after feebate comes in - Transport Minister
The government's clean car package is touted to help slash greenhouse gases by providing rebates for electric vehicles and charging those buying high-emission cars.
The National Party is already… Audio
EV feebate leaves motor industry nonplussed
The motor industry says the Government's new feebate scheme for electric vehicle will not tempt most New Zealand car buyers.
From next month people buying new imported EVs could get more than $8000… Audio
Women having to take less secure jobs post-pandemic
The Council of Trade Unions is concerned women could end up compromising their career development, if they have to take less secure jobs.
Official figures show that in in the March quarter, the… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 14 June 2021
Two homes have been completely destroyed and others damaged after a major blaze in Wellington overnight. Critics say the government's new electric vehicle scheme will unfairly hit farmers, tradies and… Audio