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Experts worry about fall in cost of meth
Researchers are worried a fall in the cost of methamphetamine will lead to more people using the drug. A new study out today shows the cost of methamphetamine -- commonly called P -- is selling at a… Audio
From financial mess to financial freedom
Frances Cook is our expert today - she'll be talking about managing personal finance. She's a journalist and podcaster and now an author. Audio
Warning not to overcomplicate medical cannabis laws
Public health experts are warning New Zealand regulators not to overcomplicate medical cannabis rules. They say overseas experience has often been that regulations have needed finetuning after doctors… Audio
Market Update for 7 October 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
Banks on notice over 'No Paywave' dysfunction
New Zealand has fallen behind Australia and Britain in using contactless payments and retailers are revolting. The Government may have to regulate fees directly. By Bernard Hickey. Audio
Govt power plans don't go far enough: energy analyst
An energy analyst says the Government's plans to drive down electricity prices will in many cases simply shift the bill from one consumer to another.Dr Geoff Bertram, from Victoria University's… Audio
Sir John Key may be forced to stand down from banking role
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key could be forced to stand down from one of his banking roles rather than chair both the ANZ in New Zealand and sit on the board of its parent bank in Australia… Audio
84 growth fund business cases incomplete
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says people who've lined up for Provincial Growth Fund funding need to get their skates on -- or risk missing out. Audio
Budgeting: why it's not enough
An opinion piece in Stuff written by Jackie Clarke from the Aunties caught our attention, titles "You Can't Budget Your Way Out of Poverty". Audio
Central Bank paper: 'We have responsibility to ensure cash available'
The Reserve Bank is asking about the future of cash and reveals the number of ATMs is declining, plus its bank vaults are ageing and "sub-optimal".
Independent experts support RBNZ's approach on bank capital
Three independent experts generally agree the Reserve Bank's approach to increasing the amount of capital banks should hold in reserve is based on sensible and sound analysis. Audio
Market Update for 1 October 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
Big banks pledge no more regional branch closures for a year
The big banks have promised not to close any more regional branches for the next 12 months. It's part of a deal the Government has struck a deal with Kiwibank, BNZ, TSB, ANZ, ASB and Westpac, which… Audio
Regional banking hubs to be trialled in towns
New Zealand's largest banks have announced they will trial four regional banking hubs providing basic banking services.
Recommendations for Mosque shooting victim donations due next month
Christchurch City Councillor Raf Manji is meeting with the community on behalf of the Christchurch Foundation to make recommendations about the best ways to disperse funds to the victims of the mosque… Audio
Auckland Ponzi scheme victims owed $45million
Hundreds of ponzi scheme victims have come forward claiming to be owed up to 45-million dollars, after an Auckland businessman suddenly died, precipitating the company's collapse. Audio
Sarah Edmondson: How I escaped the NXIVM sex cult
Vancouver actress Sarah Edmondson spent 12 years in the NXIVM cult. She eventually blew the whistle and has a new book, Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, The Cult That Bound My Life. Audio
What science can teach us about happiness
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos teaches the university's renowned happiness course. She offers up a few small things that can help bring more happiness to our everyday lives. Video, Audio
Super Fund adds risk penalty to NZ assets
The New Zealand Super Fund says the risk penalty it applies to New Zealand assets, doesn't mean it's reluctant to invest in them. Audio
Housing affordability crisis deepens in Queenstown Lakes
Two years ago the Queenstown Lakes District Council launched ambitious plans to address housing affordability. Property values have levelled off but the crisis is still growing with high rental costs… Audio
