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DHB resignations: 'There's a kind of resistance to a different point of view'
The leadership team at the Canterbury DHB has not properly explained how it would save money to fix an enormous financial shortfall, Crown Monitor Lester Levy says.
Prospectors out in force as gold prices reach fever pitch
Record high gold prices have prompted hobby prospectors to dust off spades and pans and head to South Island rivers in the hope of striking it lucky.
Philanthropic Kiwi couple giving away more than $50 million
By the time Grant and Marilyn Nelson retire they would have given away more than $50 million. In the 1970s, the pair started a business in a garage which proved to be so successful that in 1995 they… Audio
Economist: 'We've clearly not had enough policy stimulus'
Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell offers his analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement and explains why Kiwis need to be looking to stronger private sector investment in the long-term economic… Audio
The 'dark patterns' used by shopping sites to make you spend more
How many times have you made a rushed purchase online because you've been alerted to the fact that other people are making the same purchase? This is often due to 'dark matters.' Mohawk Media's Helen… Audio
Pasifika need extra help dealing with Covid's harsh reality - councillor
A key leader for the Pasifika community is calling for more generosity to help struggling families facing poverty due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
DHB woes: 'Somebody needs to come to their senses'
A Christchurch doctor is calling on the Health Minister to intervene in the face of an exodus of senior managers, a huge deficit and fears of large cuts to staff and services in Canterbury. Audio
Thousands missing mortgage payments
Thousands of households have missed payments on their mortgages, but haven't yet been brought into the home loan "holiday" scheme. Centrix chief executive Keith McLaughlin discusses the issue with the… Audio
Musicians feeling lockdown pinch
Just when you thought it might have been all over ...life gets tough again for those whose incomes rely on audiences. Composer and director of member services at APRA Victoria Kelly joins The Panel to… Audio
Caution over mortgage extension scheme
A finance commentator is warning the mortgage extension scheme is delaying the inevitable for some people. The Reserve Bank confirmed yesterday it will extend the mortgage deferral scheme by six… Audio
What is going on at the Canterbury District Health Board
Christchurch's health services are under siege and the DHB's financial issues have seen vital management team members leave. What is going on?
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What is going on at the Canterbury District Health Board
Christchurch's health services are under siege and the DHB's financial issues have seen vital management team members leave. What is going on?
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Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record
The Japanese economy has shrunk at its fastest rate on record as it battles the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest Covid-19 financial help - what you need to know
The government has revealed its latest financial measures to lessen the economic fall-out under this second wave of Covid-19 under alert levels 2 and 3.
The Finance Minister Grant Robertson has… Audio
Steelmaker, electronics retailer take hit on NZ operations
Two large Australian companies have written down the value of their New Zealand operations as Covid-19 hit sales, margins and costs.
'We're really worried about how to sustain our staff'
Businesses throughout country are calling for a much longer extension to the wage subsidy than the government is offering.
Covid-19: Businesses call for wage subsidy extension
Businesses around the country are calling for a weeks, or even months long wage subsidy extension.
The Finance Minister will be providing details on the scheme today, after it was announced… Audio
Welcome to the elite world of investment migration
The mega-rich are using their wealth to cross borders that would normally be closed or become involved in residence-by-investment, with the end result being a "golden visa". And New Zealand is an… Audio
Is a Birkin bag out of your budget? You can now invest in one
The idea of being part-owner of a $61,500 handbag may seem strange, but it's a growing trend. Online trading platform Rally Rd allows users to purchase shares in luxury items. Author Paul Sullivan… Audio
Covid-19: Plea for targeted business aid to survive lockdown
The hospitality and retail sectors are calling for more targeted aid to help them survive a second lockdown. Audio
