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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
Code of Banking Practice updated to better protect from scams
Banks may have to reimburse scam victims up to $500,000 under new measures being rolled out in the sector. New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What will make rents affordable in NZ?
Analysis: Research has found the accommodation supplement, which costs almost $2 billion a year, might not be an effective tool in addressing the housing affordability crisis.
Third of New Zealanders need help with food
Data should be 'wake up call' that action is needed in grocery sector, Consumer NZ says.
Can you stock up on cheap Easter eggs for next year?
Here's what you need to know about that June best-before date.
Report recommends partial remediation option for Petone wharf
Hutt City Council has a maximum budget of $12 million for the wharf, but full restoration will likely cost $14.2 million.
What NZ could be looking at in a global recession
New Zealand will inevitably be pulled into the world's economic gloom to some extent, but we have some cushioning in place.
Getting swept into a global recessionary vortex
New Zealand will inevitably be pulled into the world's economic gloom to some extent, but we have some cushioning in place. Audio
NZ updating banking practice code to better prevent scams
Where a bank fails to meet the changes, they will have to compensate all or part of the customers losses if scammed.
Settlement saves 200 roles cut by Health NZ in restructure
The Public Service Association (PSA) took HNZ to the Employment Relations Authority in February.
NZ Airports Association on Air NZ regional air fare prices
Why does it cost so much to travel to New Zealand's smaller regions? Palmerston North flying one-way to Dunedin this Saturday costs $650. To fly to Brisbane, it is actually a tad more expensive to fly… Audio
Get this water tower funded!
Get ready for a story with a bit of grassroots hustle and ingenuity. Audio
How to stop throwing away $1500 every year
Wastebusters is a waste minimisation project. Audio
'Pain' for property investors as renting listing levels hit decade high
The amount of rental listings in March reached levels not seen since 2014. Audio
Association 'deeply concerned' about roofing claims
RoofBuddy, fronted by a former reality TV star, is facing complaints.
Rental listings up 41 percent: Trade Me
New data from Trade Me shows renters now have more choice and bargaining power than they've had in years, with rental listings up 41 percent year-on-year in March 2025 - the highest level since early… Audio
'Unjust and unreasonable' to turn down parental leave payment
The Greens are calling for broader eligibility after a woman was declined over a 'technicality'.
Plunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies in five months
Five months after signing a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service, Whānau Āwhina Plunket has vaccinated fewer than 100 babies. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on trade and Budget 2025
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on trade and Budget 2025 Audio
Thrift
How much do we spend on cleaning products? And could we do it cheaper ourselves ? Katy Gosset gets a crash course in making her own home cleaners. Audio
