Money
Covid-19: Economic recovery prospects still grim
From today the government wants the country to Unite for the Recovery as the government's focus shifts to the economy.
But economists are warning any recovery is still some way off - and the economic… Audio
Hopes for disability employment post-pandemic
Disability advocates hope businesses will now be better placed to employ disabled people because of changes brought about by Covid-19.
They say more flexibility with hours and working from home will… Audio
'People are drowning in debt' - crackdown on loan sharks welcomed
Manukau Urban Māori Authority has welcomed the government's new regulations to crack down on predatory lending.
Airline refunds passenger as it ponders more job cuts
Air New Zealand has overturned a decision that forced one of its passengers to pay for new flights for her family - despite having a $2000 credit with the airline. Audio
Government spends $1.5b on new Air Force planes
The government is committing to buying more than $1.5 billion dollars-worth of new planes for the Defence Force.
It is purchasing five new Lockheed Martin Super Hercules to replace the outdated 1960s… Audio
Air NZ changes tack on credits for customer's family
After Checkpoint's story on cancelled flight credits, Air New Zealand changed its policy so the owner of credits can choose who they're used for.
It also refunded extra money Alexa Bell had to pay… Video, Audio
'Not enough cash in the bank' for refunds - Air NZ boss
Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran has told Checkpoint refunding all customers for cancelled flights would ground the airline for good.
The national carrier is losing $5 million a day and is… Video, Audio
A Side Hustle Story
Forty percent of Millennials have one and increasing numbers of GenXers and Baby Boomers are getting in on the act too. Two Cents' Worth finds delves into the world of side hustles... Audio
Gardener objects to water charge plan: 'It's nonsense'
Gardeners in Christchurch are up in arms over a proposal to introduce water charges.
'Long time coming': business tenants relieved over rent policy
Tenants at one of Wellington's largest malls worried they could end up in court or bankrupt say a new government policy on arbitration has arrived just in time.
Customer 'flabbergasted' at difficulty of using Air NZ credits
Air New Zealand cannot afford to offer refunds to everyone impacted by flight cancellations during the Covid-19 outbreak without dipping into its $900m government loan, Air New Zealand's chief revenue… Video, Audio
NZ First flexes muscle over commercial rent measures
New Zealand First is flexing its muscles within the coalition, now publicly criticising some of the commercial rent measures its partner Labour had been pushing for - which it ended up blocking.
… Audio
Beef, forestry shore up lower export earnings
A stronger New Zealand dollar has taken the gloss off the country's strong export earners.
Your Money with Mary Holm
The Commission for Financial Capability conducted a survey during level four lockdown in April - they wanted to find out if people were considering any changes to their KiwiSaver. Financial author and… Audio
Govt pledges $400m for research, but no targetting a concern
The government is putting just over $400 million towards funding innovation and research in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
The package is primarily made up of investments announced in the budget… Audio
Worry for migrants as $30m emergency welfare fund depletes
More than half of a $30 million emergency welfare fund has been spent in just over a month, and many of those in need are foreigners and migrant workers who can't get home.
'China is facing its own worst nightmare'
China is facing big decisions about choosing between its expenditures and economy and keeping its own people happy. Professor Jane Golley, director of the ANU's Australian Centre on China in the… Audio
Rates rise on the way for Christchurch homeowners
Six Christchurch city councillors opposed to rates going up have been outvoted by their colleagues.
Covid-19: Arts sector funding boost lacks a plan - academic
The government's allocation of almost $100 million for the arts sector lacks any vision for how it could help the country recover from the pandemic, an academic says. Audio
Government arts funding boost lacks vision - academic
An Auckland academic has criticised the government's funding boost for the arts, saying it lacks any vision for the future of the sector.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister unveiled a multi-million dollar… Audio
