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Middlemore rot: Infection control working with contractors
What is the risk from the mouldy damp leaky buildings at Middlemore Hospital and Manukau superclinic? Dr David Holland, clinical director of infection services at Counties-Manukau DHB, talks to Todd… Audio
Middlemore mould: 'Most staff knew' - ex-chair Lee Mathias
The former Counties Manukau District Health Board chair, Lee Mathias, says it was common knowlege there was mould within the walls of Middlemore Hospital buildings when she headed the board. But… Audio
Landlords, not tenants, should pay letting fees - Twyford
Housing Minister Phil Twyford is confident banning letting fees will save renters money. Landlords can charge tenants a fee - usually a week's rent - to cover what they have paid letting agents. Mr… Audio
Ex-Waikato DHB chair blamed for Murray fiasco
An outspoken Waikato District Health Board member, Dave Macpherson, says the disgraced former DHB chief executive Nigel Murray and the board's former chair Bob Simcock should not try to deflect blame… Audio
Middlemore leaky buildings: Health Ministers in dark
Both the current and former Health Ministers say they were kept in the dark about the extent of the leaky and buildings at Middlemore Hospital. Health Minister David Clark says he's had some frank… Audio
Reference check could have prevented Nigel Murray saga - MP
A former Labour List MP who worked closely with others to expose a spending scandal around the Waikato DHB's former chief executive, Nigel Murray, says the whole debacle could have been prevented if a… Audio
Middlemore rot: David Clark, Jonathan Coleman not briefed
Both the current and former Health Ministers say they weren't briefed about the extent of decay in buildings at Middlemore Hospital. The Health Minister David Clark has signed off an extra $11.5… Audio
Trump announces $60b of tariffs on Chinese imports
US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for $60 billion-worth of tariffs on Chinese imports. His announcement a few minutes ago has heightened fears of a trade war and sent US stocks lower… Audio
Is home ownership the only way to go?
Over the long term a renter could win over a home buyer if their extra money is invested steadily and wisely, personal finance expert Mary Holm says. Audio
Cash is not dead
The director of Massey University's Dept of Finance, Banking and Property tells The Panel cash is far from dead. In fact, New Zealanders have $1000 on them per head. Audio
Financial literacy programme launched for schools
Commission for Financial Capability has a $10m dollar programme Sorted for Schools which will see NCEA students taught financial and budgeting skills to avoid getting into debt. Audio
Money matters
Auckland Transport is under fire from business owners for spending millions on failed plans and proposals. Audio
Uber underpaying drivers - Australian research
A report suggests Uber's business model in Australia would collapse if its drivers were paid even the minimum wage. The research by the Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute think tank… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: Has rental property had its run?
This week personal finance expert Mary Holm asks if rental properties are still a good investment. Audio
Trump slumps on Forbes billionaires list
US President Donald Trump has fallen 222 places on the Forbes annual Rich List.
Michael Cullen - land tax, wealth tax, environment tax?
Is a shake up of the tax system looming? How likely are new taxes such as a broader capital gains tax, environmental taxes, and wealth taxes? The government's tax working group, headed by former the… Audio
Chorus first half profit falls
Telecommunications network operator Chorus has reported a sharp fall in profit as it continues to lose customers on the traditional copper line network.
Insurance company CBL goes into voluntary administration
Embattled insurance company CBL Corporation has put itself into voluntary administration.
NZ First's Kiwi Saver fund plan moves ahead
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' ambition of establishing a publicly-owned KiwiSaver fund has moved a step closer. NZ First MP Fletcher Tabuteau's Kiwi Fund Bill passed its first reading on… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
When insurance isn't boring - when you need it but haven't got it. Audio
