Money

China is poised to mint its own cryptocurrency, so what are the implications ? The move is spooking some US economists who say a wide uptake of the new currency could undermine things like economic… Audio

Farmers are urging banks to absorb the additional costs of tough new Reserve Bank capital requirements rather than target the rural sector. Federated farmers' Andrew Hoggard and Independent economist… Audio

Debt – it’s deep in the heart of our society and our economy. But we have an odd relationship with it. Bernard Hickey asks why we both fear debt and love it so much. Audio

The Commerce Commission has confirmed what many drivers already suspected: they're probably paying too much at the petrol pump.

The competition watchdog says the big fuel companies' stranglehold over… Video, Audio

The Reserve Bank has ordered retail banks to hold $20 billion in capital - they want banks to be in a position to cope with a one in 200 year financial calamity. Audio

A bill cracking down on foreign political donations has passed its third reading in parliament, with MPs using it as an opportunity to air the dirty laundry of other parties.

The government… Audio

New information released to RNZ reveals that Shane Jones' office was sent documents about a forestry company's bid for $15 million from the Provincial Growth Fund multiple times and many months before… Video, Audio

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