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The $200k role in high demand
It might be a tough time to be a jobseeker for many New Zealanders - but there are still bright spots in some sectors.
How solar power systems might start offering better returns
Proposed changes should lead to New Zealanders with solar power systems on their houses get more of a return for any power they put back into the system.
ASB lowers rates, broker expects more cuts to come
A rush of rate movements is predicted, as the official cash rate announcement looms.
Funding approved for Wellington Girls' College classrooms, hall
The school's biggest teaching block was pronounced earthquake-prone last year
ASB bounces back with net profit rising to $763m
The bank's profit dip last year proved to be temporary as borrowing demand increased, and it paid less for deposits.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the Prime Minister should sack ACT's David Seymour as a minister for writing to the police while they were investigating one of his constituents, a report… Audio
Here's why spending might pick up faster this time
Spending was quieter than normal over summer, but there may be good news on the horizon.
How might Trump's tariff war impact NZ households?
Analysis - Trade wars decrease global economic activity and routinely make all nations worse off, writes Niven Winchester.
Are the days of the humble coin numbered?
US President Donald Trump has instructed the US treasury to stop producing new pennies. Peter Eccles of Eccles Coins and Banknotes joins the show. Audio
Du Val owners given deadline to hand over assets
Du Val, which comprised dozens of companies, was in statutory management, owing about $240 million dollars to creditors and investors.
Kāinga Ora to get tougher on rent debt
The agency is setting a 12-week limit on how much rent debt a tenant can accumulate as part of a change in approach that will also see almost half of the outstanding dept wiped away.
Why it matters your KiwiSaver might be invested in roads and private businesses
Even some KiwiSaver managers are not convinced by a plan to remove some of the barriers to the schemes investing in private assets - but others say there are significantly higher returns on offer for…
Life on a no-frills budget still getting tougher for pensioners
Surviving on mince and sausages, and wearing second-hand clothes - that's the plight some pensioners face as the cost of living crisis continues. Audio
NZ Super 'just another benefit', why should you be allowed to travel, economist says
Anyone questioning why NZ Super recipients are generally required to live in New Zealand should think about whether they would be happy for Jobseeker benefits to go to people who had moved to…
'Pre-wave' of property investors start to appear
House prices lifted by 1.3 percent on average nationally in the January quarter, though they are still lower than a year earlier.
'Like slave labour' - prison pay rates remain stagnant
Prisoners' pay rates need to be increased, say reform advocates, who have labelled the current rates of 20 to 60 cents an hour as practically slave labour.
Calls for corrections minister to increase prisoners pay
Prison reform advocates are calling for the Corrections minister to increase prisoners pay, labelling the current pay rates of 20 to 60 cents an hour practically slave labour. Pay rates have remained… Audio
Age Concern speaks on retirees just surviving on pension
Pension incomes are set at about $520 for single people and just under $800 for couples. A Massey University report released last week found that a single retiree with a no-frills lifestyle would need… Audio
Instant Kiwi ticket advertising may be misleading if top prizes already won - Consumer NZ
A consumer watchdog is concerned shops selling Instant Kiwi tickets after the top prizes have been won could be misleading.
Redefining a "rich" life
Money is not the key to living a good life. That's a lie we've been sold, says Sahil Bloom. By that standard, the entrepreneur and finance executive should have been happy, instead he was miserable… Audio
