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Peters privacy case: Boyle defends naming in Minister's briefing
The former Ministry of Social Development boss says it wasn't possible to brief his Minister about the full implications of Winston Peters' pension overpayment, without naming him.
Brendan Boyle is… Audio
Midday Markets for 11 November 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Grant Cotty of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio
Shoppers pull back spending on furniture, food and liquor
Lower interest rates don't seem to have tempted shoppers to open up their wallets. Audio
Will Singles' Day take off in New Zealand?
You may have seen ads popping up for 'Singles' Day', as retailers push for New Zealand shoppers to get on board with what's becoming a new global shopping trend on November 11.
Singles' Day was… Audio
Market Update for 11 November 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Audio
Experiences will make you happier than material things
Cornell professor Tom Gilovich has done four studies over the years looking at what brings us happiness - experiences or things? He came to the common conclusion that happiness is ultimately derived… Audio
Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams now highest paid union, league player
Sonny Bill Williams is now reportedly the highest paid player in either code of rugby in the world after confirmation of his move to the Toronto Wolfpack Super League club.
Williams' future was in… Video, Audio
Midday Markets for 11 October 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King of Craigs Investment Audio
Midday Markets for 7 November 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley of Craigs Investment. Audio
Market Update for 7 November 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Audio
Peters described as 'indignant, defensive' in privacy case
"Indignant and defensive" - that's how Winston Peters has been described upon learning he'd been paid too much superannuation over some seven years.
The High Court in Auckland heard from the Ministry… Audio
Record low interest rates and supply shortage lift property market
The average national house value is now at $697,204, and according to QV one of the factors driving prices is a lack of supply.
Europe's loss could be NZ wine industry's gain
New Zealand wine exporters may be in line to reap some benefits after the US slapped a new tariff on European wine imports. Audio
Two thirds of people aren't saving enough to retire
New research suggests most people won't have saved enough to last them through their retirement years. Audio
Anti-money laundering compliance costs real estate industry
The real estate industry says it's spent about 20-million dollars complying with anti-money laundering laws and expects to spend at least that much every year to keep compliant. Audio
Offshore funding giving NZ starts a leg up
Local start ups are increasingly relying on offshore funding to help them traverse the so-called valley of death. Audio
Scam leaving elderly thousands out of pocket not being intercepted
A long-running Malaysian postal scam that's milked millions of dollars out of New Zealanders has reappeared, targeting rest homes and retirement villages. Audio
Fine wines, space oven, cookie ingredients sent to space
A dozen bottles of the finest wines were launched into space at the weekend - destined for the International Space Station.
No, it's not for the astronauts - rather it's an experiment to find out… Audio
Market Update for 4 November 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
Jacket from Grease sells for $400k
Olivia Newton-John's iconic outfit from Grease - the black leather jacket and skin-tight trousers - have sold for over $400,000 at an auction.
That's more than twice the price it was expected to go… Audio
