Money

Credit unions could soon face similar scrutiny as major banks and insurers have but they're warning tighter regulation could have an impact on the viability of their business. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Ed Glennie of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

Frustrated carers are taking to the picket line today to protest over what they say are zero hour contracts.

The workers at Woburn Masonic Village, in Lower Hutt, want certainty over their shifts.

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Integrated schools are accusing the government of breaking promises over funding.

The schools have been excluded from a $400 million property maintenance scheme.

The 330 mostly church-owned schools… Audio

It's Cyber Monday today but yesterday new tax laws came into force meaning overseas goods purchased online are now subject to GST.

It applies to products that cost less than $1000.

It's a move… Audio

Principals across the country are pleased with a surprise cash-injection from the Government - but say the allocation of funding has been a bit random.

Yesterday the Government announced a $400… Audio

Economist Professor Richard Easterlin concluded more money can't buy us happiness. And his Easterlin Paradox has persuaded policymakers to focus on wellbeing rather than wealth. But how do we know… Audio

Key documents about a mysterious foundation loaning money to New Zealand First have been leaked to RNZ detailing why the New Zealand First Foundation was set up, how it would operate and who knew… Video, Audio

The crypto-currency One Coin promised to be the next BitCoin. Even Kiwis got on board with the hype. The problem is, it never really existed and now its founder has disappeared. Audio

Principals south of the Bombay Hills say the superior fund-raising ability of high-decile Auckland schools is creating a gap with the rest of the country.

Fees from foreign students and donations are… Audio

A national system of paying for public transport tickets virtually anywhere using cellphones, credit card or paywave is beset by delays and uncertainty.

The Transport Agency now says the rollout of… Audio

The Hepatitis Foundation clocked up more than $128,000 dollars in travel expenses for its board chair in just over two years, was putting on "lavish'' dinners and racking up thousands of dollars on… Audio

Senior doctors are warning our public hospitals are in crisis - without enough staff to provide good, safe and reliable healthcare to New Zealanders.

Medical specialists are reporting crying on the… Audio

We all know that people with good social interactions are happier with their lives, but what if you could put a monetary value on having a best friend? Well, that's exactly what research author and… Audio

The New Zealand stock exchange (NZX) turns 150 this year. But the number of companies listed on it has been falling in recent times, begging the question - is still as relevant as it once was? Audio

More details have been laid bare of the controversial Provincial Growth Fund application by Future Forestry Products.

The Minister who oversees the fund, NZ First MP Shane Jones, is pleading… Audio