Money
Markets Update for 31 July 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Businesses near City Rail Link expect little compensation
Businesses around the City Rail Link expect little if anything from a proposed hardship fund to make up losses they've incurred being surrounded by a construction site.
Ongoing disruption from the… Audio
Dairy robberies drop after security funding - police
Police are reporting a sharp drop in dairy robberies after the government dished out more than $2 million for extra security measures.
National set up a $1.8 million fund to cover half the cost of… Audio
Evening business for Monday 29th July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Markets Update for 29 July 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
New Plymouth council roofing project blows budget
Questions are being asked about the $2 million blowout of a roofing and maintenance project at the New Plymouth District Council.
Nicknamed the "purple palace", the council building has been swathed… Audio
Auckland Council's $2m court cases against itself
The legal bills are $1.9 million and counting as Auckland Council effectively fights itself in two court cases.
The council's development company Panuku has been taking the council to the Environment… Audio
‘My lucky, unlucky day’
Medea Goodwin was heading to the bank when she stepped out of her car in Kaikohe when disaster struck. A big gust of wind ripped $800 cash out of her hands - sending it flying down the road. She told… Video, Audio
Your Finances with Mary Holm: a rising share market
Financial journalist and author Mary Holm looks at your options in a rising share market - should you get out or stay in? And if you stay in - what should your approach be? Audio
Family carer pay boost could be cut by funding shortfall
Moves boost the number of family carers paid to look after disabled relatives could be kneecapped by a funding shortfall.
From next year the government plans to allow partners and spouses of a… Audio
Markets Update for 25 July 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
No sprinting through minefields
Making laws is a slow process which can be frustrating but watching it unfold can demonstrate why sprinting through minefields is not recommended. Audio
No sprinting through minefields
Making laws is a slow process which can be frustrating but watching it unfold can demonstrate why sprinting through minefields is not recommended.
AudioAuckland DHB chief executive declares deficit for financial year
It means just two of the country's 20 district health boards may have ended the financial year in the black.
INF says more sponsors needed to cover Silver Ferns prize-money
The head of the International Netball Federation says its first priority is to make sure teams can cover their costs of playing in the World Cup by bringing in more sponsorship. Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 23rd July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Pay day lenders in the spotlight before Select Committee
The government is considering legislation which would crack down on payday loan companies. Tim Barnett from the Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust joins us with his two cents on the issue.
…More recognition needed for more pay - Netball NZ
Netball New Zealand is keen to pay its players as much as it can - but says there needs to be proper global recognition of women's sport.
The Silver Ferns get no prize money after becoming champions… Audio
Netball NZ wants to pay more but needs public's support
Netball New Zealand says it is working on paying its players better, after the World Cup win again highlighted the pay difference between sports men and women.
The Silver Ferns won't get any prize… Audio
Man with Down Syndrome wins access to KiwiSaver funds
A man with Down Syndrome has won his campaign to get early access to his KiwiSaver funds.
Tim Fairhall petitioned the government last year to let him take out his savings early - as his condition… Audio
