Money
Health sector 'drowning in a sea of red ink' - Woodhouse
The opposition is blaming the latest financial results for DHBs, which forecast a year-end deficit of $390 million, on a lack of leadership by the government.
Markets Update for 13 June 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Tooth decay prevention would save surgeries - dentists
The Dental Association says if the government spent more on preventing tooth decay in children it would save millions in hospital costs as well as sparing families a lot of pain and stress.
Latest… Audio
Evening Business for Tuesday 11th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Port Tarakohe eyed for growth by Provincial Growth Fund
A sleepy Golden Bay port is set for a boom.
The Tasman District Council has been awarded $250,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund to investigate ways the council owned Port Tarakohe could grow to… Audio
NZers reluctant to insure against financial shocks
Cost and scepticism about insurance is making people reluctant to buy protection against financial shocks, but not doing so is a "high stakes gamble".
Justin Lester discusses Wellington insurance price rises
Insurance companies are telling home owners in Wellington they will have to get used to higher premiums.
Wellington's mayor Justin Lester hosted an insurance forum yesterday amid concern from… Audio
Murupara fights to keep its only bank open
Residents in the Bay of Plenty town of Murupara are fighting for the town's only bank to stay open.
New Zealand Credit Union hasn't been handling any cash since the town's sole ATM was ripped from… Audio
Junior doctors' strikes: DHBs pay more than $19m for cover
Strikes by junior doctors this year have cost district health boards more than $19 million and there's no end in sight.
Murupara's cash withdrawal woes: 'We have to turn them away'
Murupara stores are having to refuse cash withdrawals as the community deals with a dwindling amount of cash after the theft of the town's sole ATM machine.
What's behind Wellington's insurance price hike?
As insurance premiums rise sharply in Wellington, the mayor is setting up a taskforce to look at how the industry is functioning in the capital.
But an insurance expert says New Zealanders need to… Audio
Evening Business for Monday 10th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
BNZ: Regional branches safe for three years but no guarantee for main centres
The Bank of New Zealand has promised to keep its regional branch network at its current level at least until 2022.
Evening business for Friday 7th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Don't need your superannuation? Donate it!
Around one percent of people who qualify for superannuation never claim it. Now a new organisation has sprung up which allows you to donate unclaimed super to charity. Audio
IAG will continue to insure Wellington properties
It was revealed in March that IAG had been declining some new customers. Now, the insurer says it will move to a risk-based pricing model. Audio
Markets Update for 6 June 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Up to 450,000 NZers overtaxed in KiwiSaver rates errors - IRD
Inland Revenue is contacting 450,000 people to advise them they are on the wrong tax rate for their KiwiSaver and other managed funds.
450,000 people on wrong Kiwisaver tax rate
Kiwisaver fund providers are being told they should take more responsibility for making sure customers are on the right tax rate. Inland Revenue is writing to 450,000 people to advise them they have… Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 5th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
