Money
Fund manager ordered to compensate client
A fund manager has been ordered to compensate a client after the man's investment tanked and he lost almost three thousand dollars in a week. But the client also acted against financial advice. Money… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Audio
Petrol prices expected to drop
Some good news for drivers as petrol prices are expected to drop in the coming days. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
$2800 lost in a week, manager told to give back $1000
Fund managers are warning "risk isn't just a future concept - it can materialise immediately".
Canadian billionaire leads move to dump NZME board
A Canadian billionaire with a history in private equity is leading a move to dump the board of media company NZME, owners of the New Zealand Herald and NewsTalk ZB. Founder of The Spinoff Duncan… Audio
Union on billionaire's takeover plans for NZME
The union representing many of NZME's journalists says it is "deeply worried" by a billionaire's plans to take over its board. Etu Union negotiation specialist Michael Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What got more expensive under Adrian Orr's watch?
Eggs, breads and cereals, and insurance all went up in price. See what else increased...
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
In today's episode, A health advocate has accused the government of making 'institutionally racist' changes to the bowel screening programme - repurposing funding set aside for Maori and Pasifika… Audio
Calls for card payment surcharges to be banned
Consumer advocates want card payment surcharges to be banned, due to growing concerns about excessive and hidden fees. Consumer's acting head of research and advocacy Jessica Walker spoke to Charlotte… Audio
IRD calls being confused as scams
Scammers are getting more advanced and people are slowly becoming wiser to their tricks. So when Inland Revenue started to call people to advise they had improved the security for their online… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
On today's episode, the trade war between the United States and Canada is in full swing and will have wide ranging consequences in both nations, the CIA has confirmed the United States has stopped… Audio
Property investors say 'multi-offer situations' unfair
One investor says he's received hundreds of responses from people who said the same thing had happened to them.
How would NZ cutting international aid impact the Pacific?
What would it look like if New Zealand follows the United Kingdom in cutting international aid to boost defence spending in May's Budget? Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Housing downturn over, Corelogic says
New data shows the New Zealand housing market has come out the other side of its downturn, Corelogic says.
ExportNZ speaks on how trade war could affect NZ exporters
Donald Trump has kicked off a trade war with Mexico, Canada and China - sending world markets plunging. Executive Director of ExportNZ Joshua Tan spoke to Lisa Owen on how this could affect New… Audio
Bank offers 5.05 percent home loan rate for one year
ICBC is offering a 5.05 percent one-year rate and cash back up to $25,000.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 March 2025
In today's episode, a trade war between the US and some of its closest trading partners has erupted - causing stock markets to plummet and raising fears it could contribute to a crash in the global… Audio
What does a trade war mean for NZ?
US President Donald Trump has enacted tough tariffs on the country's largest trading partners - China, Canada and Mexico, sparking fears of a global trade war. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke… Audio
Do you really need a million dollars for a happy retirement?
Money expert David Boyle joins Kathryn to talk about what kind of funds are really needed to live a comfortable retirement. Audio
ACC calls in contractors to fix botched IT project
In another government IT pratfall, ACC has had to pull in contractors from around the world to mount a costly salvage job. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
