Money
Jung Chang: 'I still have a tremendous optimism for China'
Chinese-born British writer Jung Chang joins the show to discuss her latest book Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister and why she still remains optimistic about the future of her homeland. Audio
Your money with Mary Holm
Financial journalist and seminar presenter talks about the best way to invest in shares. She's also giving two talks at the Tauranga Arts Festival on Sunday 3 November. Audio
Kiwisaver savvy? Just being in it doesn't mean you're sorted.
The Commission for Financial Capability is underscoring the need for pensioners to stretch their money through retirement, to avoid blowing their savings early on. That's why in one of its proposed… Audio
No rule change planned for beneficiary debt write-offs
The Government won't be changing the rules any time soon to allow debt write-offs for beneficiaries who are struggling to pay back loans they've taken out loans to cover basic living costs. Our social… Audio
The lifestyle of a Lotto winner
A woman who won a share of a $30 million Lotto powerball jackpot says the win has changed her life. Tina who lives in Taupo was one of 10 women in a syndicate who struck it lucky back in September… Audio
Slim chances of winning Lotto's $38m
The slim odds have done little to stymie the optimism of those who have taken the plunge and purchased a ticket for Lotto's $38 million prize draw.
Nicholas Pointon went to see if there's was any way… Audio
New homes and a new hope for Tāmaki state housing evictees
On Budget Day this year, First Up visited Tāmaki College in Auckland to find out what the students there wanted to see in the government's budget - but while we were there, several of the students… Video, Audio
Too many trapped in a cycle of debt, calls for MSD lenience
The Government's being told it should be more willing to write off debts run up by beneficiaries to pay for basic living costs such as school uniforms, power bills and car repairs. More than half a… Audio
New court date for Destiny Church over charity deregistration
Nearly two years after several Destiny Church branches were supposedly stripped of their charitable status, they are still operating without paying tax. Video, Audio
Index funds not to blame for inflated equities
There's little likelihood of a major market correction in the near future, at least according to a senior executive at one of the world's largest index providers. Audio
Market Update for 10 Cctober 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Audio
Big bills pending for motorists, truck operators - Government
Big bills are coming for motorists and truck operators after the Government said they will have to pick up the tab for improved road safety. Audio
Higher tax rate for wealthy over 65s worthy of thought
A proposal to shift more of the tax burden to wealthy over 65s so they effectively pay back their Super might be more palatable than other options which have been mooted in the past. Audio
Kiwi Wealth warns against false economy of passive investing
A fund manager is warning investors that a growing number of popular low-fee passive funds may not be worth it in the the long run. Audio
Market Update for 9 October 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
How should the surplus be spent?
With the government delivering the biggest budget surplus in a decade, how should it be spent? Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he wants to invest in infrastructure, health and education, keep… Audio
National: surplus at expense of taxpayers
National Party leader Simon Bridges says "it's criminal" that the Government's revealed the biggest budget surplus in a decade - $7.5 billion - more than double the forecasts, while there are… Audio
Government books $7.5 billion surplus
Tax cuts, housing, health, and the homeless... everyone has an opinion on how the Government should be spending its seven point five billion dollar surplus. National wants tax cuts but the Finance… Audio
ASB economist says surplus opens door to more govt spending
With the Government's books in good order, a bank economist is encouraging the Finance Minister to consider loosening the purse strings. Grant Robertson unveiled the biggest surplus in a decade… Audio
Market Update for 8 October 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
