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Health Minister on govt's $285 million funding boost for GPs
The government is promising a $285 million "uplift" that will bring in a hundred new foreign-trained doctors into the primary care workforce. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What's inside the $400,000 Oscar goodie bags?
Holidays, cosmetics and home renovation vouchers were amongst the lush loot.
Lack of transparency over $29m government satellite, astronomers say
The space agency in charge has refused to say why staff and students at Auckland University are not driving the MethaneSAT satellite by now, as promised.
How do you know when to give up on buying a home?
Onwership remains a key goal for many New Zealanders - but it might not be worth it for everyone.
New Zealand's part in provoking China
Analysis: China is being called 'provocative' after live firing in the Tasman, but New Zealand has done the same. Audio
Wairoa could lose $70 million govt fund for flood protection
The town of Wairoa could lose out on a $70 million government fund for flood protection if it can't decide on a solution before the end of this month. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Survey shows healthcare workers critical of govt cuts
A new survey shows four out of five healthcare workers say the government's cuts and restructuring over the last year have damaged health services. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to… Audio
Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of NZ$7.1b in military aid to Israel
The Trump administration "will continue to use all available tools to fulfil America's long-standing commitment to Israel's security", the US Secretary of State says.
I live in Australia, can I get the pension? Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
How do your KiwiSaver employer contributions compare?
Employers offering to match larger contributions could help address retirement savings gap, providers say.
Consumer confidence survey steady in February
The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence survey for February was little changed at 96.6, after edging through the 100 point optimism level for the first time in three years in December.
Amicable lending app by Hawke's Bay farmer
An ex-banker from Hawke's Bay has come up with a simple way of formalising loans between friends and family. Audio
Changes underway for media industry, but it's a messy process
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help.
Should you fix your home loan for two years? ANZ economists say probably
The bank's latest Property Focus report says its economists generally agreed rates may not drop much lower.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Mary Holm is in studio and today she brings the 'three most important things to do with your Kiwisaver'. Audio
The young KiwiSavers with $80,000 in the bank
While New Zealanders only have about $30,000 on average in their accounts, some of the youngest members of the population already have significantly more.
Warning low-income households 'left behind' as power companies innovate
It may be a tough winter for some, and the better off may be getting the better deals, advocates say
Shaking up the media landscape
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help. Changes are in the wind. Audio
Feature interview: BTS in the scam industry
It's easy to say "you should have known better' when someone falls victim to a scam". Every day, smart people lose life savings to con artists who know exactly how to exploit trust. Scams are a global… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
