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Low wage working parents trying to provide healthy lunches
Low wage earners are struggling to feed their kids in the wake of cuts to the school lunch programme - Ke-Xin Li has the story Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 April 2025
In today's episode, the new RNZ-Reid research poll has the government just ahead, as Aotearoa heads into the cooler months there are concerns rising power prices will lead to energy poverty, an… Audio
Will a dressing-room add value to your property?
In the UK, converting a bedroom could add more than $90,000, but will you get a return on your investment here?
GST on KiwiSaver saga draws to close
Inland Revenue has released guidance on how fund managers, including KiwiSaver providers, should interpret GST rules. Audio
Tobacco tax revenues hit 15-year low in Australia
Tax revenues from tobacco have hit 15-year lows in Australia, amid concerns that smokers are turning to the black market for cigarettes. Audio
House sales up 3.4 percent in February on previous year
Despite growing optimism, realestate.co.nz's latest data shows the housing market is still cautious - but there are signs of growth. Realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams spoke to Corin Dann.
…Has the tobacco tax hit its limit?
In Australia, the tax take from tobacco is at 15-year lows, as smokers turn to illegal cigarettes. Could the same be happening here?
Living wage to be increased to $28.95 per hour
The announcement comes as the minimum wage gets a $0.35 boost to $23.50 from 1 April.
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
