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Insurance company requests 'heavy-handed' after anti-HIV drug disclosure
A man who revealed to an insurance company during an application that he took anti-HIV drugs has expressed frustration after being asked for blood tests and years of medical records.
Crisis donation and the Australian bush fires
There has been an ongoing storm on social media about donations and fundraising for supporting those impacted by the fires in Australia. Audio
Missing millionaire: Search on for $17m Lotto winner
Anyone who bought a Powerball ticket from the Market Store in Twizel for the draw on 28 December could be the mystery winner of a $17 million fortune.
CAA levies cause concern
The head of the New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association says a proposed hike in aviation fees and charges will hit rural areas hardest. Audio
Whakaari/White Island: Details of relief package released
More detail has been released about the government's $5 million business support package for Whakatāne and Westland.
The package is aimed at helping businesses affected by the Whakaari/White Island… Audio
Almost $1 million in cash seized by customs this year
Customs officials have seized almost $1 million in undeclared cash from international travellers in the past year - and they may not get it back.
The Gift of Economic Knowledge
In the spirit of giving, the Two Cents' team is answering your economic questions on Kiwisaver, property prices and mortgage rates. Audio
Pension for children no panacea
Susan St John of Child Poverty Action group says a "children's pension" is no panacea for children in poverty in New Zealand. Audio
Another minimum wage rise
The Government confirmed yesterday that the minimum wage will be going up by $1.20 next year. Audio
Whakatāne fishing, tour operators struggle after eruption
Meanwhile Whakatāne fishing and tour operators are losing thousands of dollars a day due to restrictions put in place following the Whakaari White Island eruption.
As they head in what is usually… Audio
Phil Twyford on National's infrastructure discussion document
The National Party would drop the government's Regional Fuel Tax if it were to get into government.
It's released it's discussion document on Transport and Infrastructure, which suggests dropping the… Audio
National Party proposes dropping fuel tax
The Auckland Regional Fuel Tax is for the chopping block under plans announced by the National Party.
The Opposition has released its Transport and Infrastructure discussion document.
Under the… Audio
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster defends Peter Jackson donations
Electoral returns show companies linked to Sir Peter Jackson donated $30,000 to the election campaign of Wellington Mayor Andy Foster.
Mr Foster won the October election by the slimmest of margins… Audio
Māori King's chief adviser pleads guilty to fraud
The Māori King's former spokesperson is shocked at how much money was fraudulently taken from the Kiingitanga - some of which was used for gastric bypass surgery.
Fifty-six-year-old Te Rangihiroa… Audio
More than $5.5m spent repairing and maintaining Christchurch's new justice precinct
More than $5.5 million has been spent maintaining and repairing Christchurch's brand new Justice and Emergency Services Precinct.
The Ministry of Justice says the cost of repairs is not out of the… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Christmas is a time for reflection and so financial author and journalist Mary Holm examines what financial decisions she has made and regretted. Audio
Former Auditor-General claims he was forced to resign
Former Auditor-General Martin Matthews is petitioning Parliament to reopen his case, claiming his resignation was forced.
Mr Matthews resigned in 2017, hours before the release of a highly critical… Audio
Former MP surprised by ex-Auditor-General's legal action
The former Labour MP who publicly exposed fraud at the Ministry of Transport is surprised the former Auditor-General Martin Matthews is relitigating his role.
Martin Matthews was chief executive at… Audio
Auckland bus drivers march Queen St for better pay, hours
Thousands of commuters in Auckland will have their ride home from work disrupted this evening as a third of the city's buses remain out of action due to a heated industrial dispute.
Drivers working… Video, Audio
One Percent Collective: changing the way we give
Kiwi-based charity the One Percent Collective is looking to change the way we donate. Audio
