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Evening business for 31 March 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Auckland Airport would have overcharged by $190m, Commerce Commission says
The airport has announced it will lower its price planned increases as a result.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 31 March 2025
On today's episode, the government says it's keeping all options open to shake up the supermarket sector, UN organisations are pleading for more aid and ground support in Myanmar following Friday's… Audio
The end of this month could be the start of tax headaches
There's a warning the way tax changes were applied last year might mean more people get a bill .
New deposit protection measure could cause deposit interest rate fall
New research estimates the scheme would protect around 93 percent of depositors in New Zealand, and could cause a drop in deposit interest rates.
Denmark PM calls JD Vance Greenland visit 'disrespectful'
US Vice-President JD Vance during his visit accused Denmark of leaving Greenland vulnerable to incursions by China and Russia, and he asked its people to "cut a deal" with the US. Correspondent Philip… Audio
2degrees founder optimistic for change in supermarket duopoly
A key player in the 2007 break-up of the telecom sector says he's optimistic for the first time that change is coming for the country's supermarket duopoly. Tex Edwards spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
ASB predicts NZ economic recovery to be steady, not fast
ASB Bank says New Zealand's economic recovery will be more Toyota Prius than Ferrari - steady, but not speedy. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Cash isn't king - Why stuffing your dollars may backfire
"Cash stuffing" can be a major headache when it comes to applying for a home loan, mortgage advisers say.
Time for Collins to reveal what's wrong with troubled satellite, Greens say
Judith Collins says details of the methane-hunting, government-funded satellite's troubles are confidential.
Do you know what people on benefits actually get?
A misguided view of the generosity of welfare is one of the problems threatening social cohesion, a researcher says: "Without social cohesion, societies become increasingly unstable."
Is selling my house to make money for retirement a good idea?
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions
New coffee contract for Tauranga City Council will cost $94,000 each year
Tauranga Mayor says the focus should be on 'big issues', not coffee costs. Audio
Struggling parents put back-to-school costs on Afterpay
The biggest start-of-year expenses were stationery, followed by transport, uniforms and technology-related costs.
The Panel with Chris Finlayson & Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman is joined by panellists Chris Finlayson & Verity Johnson. The trio discuss an impending shortage of aged care beds, households doing it tough, and the Kiwi TV show… Audio
Northland has highest proportion on unemployment benefits
While much has been made of Wellington's job cuts, it's Northland that consistently has the highest proportion of its population on unemployment benefits. In February, 11 percent of the working age… Audio
Sneaky surcharges adding to credit card bills, adviser warns
It has been estimated that New Zealanders are paying up to $90 million a year in surcharges. Audio
Benefit struggle: 'I've fallen into the trap of being 100 percent reliant on it'
The regions where one in five working-age adults are on benefits.
Beneficiaries concerned over money mgmt cards
Beneficiaries forced to use money management cards will often be unable to pay rent, government data shows, putting them at risk of becoming homeless. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
Cheapest and most expensive suburbs revealed
You'd have to pay more than $7 million for a median home in the country's priciest suburb but there's plenty of other options. Audio