Money

The countdown to a government shutdown is on in the United States.

The Senate is preparing a vote on an emergency bill to keep the lights on in the White House, with funding for federal agencies set… Audio

It's a great new way to get what you want upfront and pay later - but there are traps, and consumer advocates say the schemes need to be regulated.  Audio

Another benefit sanction is on the scrap heap, but advocates are questioning how long it's taking for the government to make good on its promise to overhaul the welfare system.

A law change to remove… Audio

The Reserve Bank is considering creating an official digital currency as well as new rules for new types of money. Just six per cent of New Zealanders rely on cash on a day to day basis, and the… Audio

Fewer beneficiaries are being probed about their relationship status by the Ministry of Social Development.

Advocates welcome the change but say there should be no difference between what couples and… Audio

Tighter rules for medicinal cannabis come into force tomorrow cutting possibly thousands of patients off from accessing their preferred treatment.

Medsafe has only verified four drugs for use from 1… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

New houses will be exempt for 20 years from new tax rules that prevent residential property investors claiming interest payments as an expense.

The aim is encourage investors to build new homes -… Audio

A cut-price Covid-19 rent clause that has been added to legislation has blindsided some property managers.

The amendment to the Property Law Act would mean commercial tenants will not have to pay… Video, Audio

A pause on the housing market during the latest lockdowns is unlikely to be enough to increase affordability.

Latest figures show in the year to August, all major centres saw house prices rise, with… Audio

Panellists Claire Robinson and Steve McCabe share what they've been thinking about lately and discuss calls for robust changes to debt collection laws. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

As Aotearoa looks to the future of its Covid-19 response, there is increasing talk about how businesses will deal with mixing the vaccinated with the unvaccinated.

Maybe it is a vaccine passport, but… Video, Audio

The former Ports of Auckland boss brought in lawyers to negotiate his exit payout of nearly $1 million, but any details as to why he was given the money remain under wraps.

Auckland's Mayor Phil Goff… Video, Audio

In her former life, Martinborough-based author Rosy Fenwicke was a doctor who wrote books on the side. She's been a fulltime writer for a year now and won't be going back anytime soon. Her latest… Audio