Money
How much should a Christmas gift cost?
The festive season is fast approaching, but has the economic crunch lessened people's expectations? Audio
'Science sector falling behind': Nanogirl Labs pulls the plug
Cuts in government funding and sponsorship have led to the popular science education programme becoming unsustainable, its co-founder says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 November
On today's episode, Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to sack over 1000 IT employees, the Inquiry into the Covid-19… Audio
Banks roll out Confirmation of Payee to combat scams
Bank scams are estimated to cost customers $200 million a year and from today, all New Zealand's main banks are rolling out a confirmation of payee service to help stop scams. Audio
Shoppers warned to plan travel on Black Friday
It's Black Friday - and shoppers are being warned to plan their travel carefully. Reporter Troy Matich spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
West Coast hospital came close to closing due to shortages says health campaigner
A health campaigner says West Coast's biggest hospital came close to having to shut its emergency department this weekend because of staff shortages. Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland spoke… Audio
Health NZ spend $72 million on single IT project
Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to sack over 1000 IT employees. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How much do you spend on Xmas presents - we found out
How much will you spend on friends and family this Christmas, Mahvash Ikram hit the streets to find out Audio
Husband remortgaged house for drugs and sex workers
Andrea didn't find out the extent of her husband's financial abuse until they divorced. She's not alone. Audio
Banks to require more stringent payment IDs
Banks are ready to begin rolling out a confirmation of payee services which is expected to cut down on transaction errors and scams.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary looks at what happens to your Kiwisaver when you go through a relationship break up. Audio
How much of the benefit of OCR cuts have we had so far?
When the official cash rate was cut by 50 basis points, the banks responded by passing on the full cut to floating rates.
Why do we have so many more property managers?
One course is already booked out until mid next year. Audio
OCR cut: 'We are on the right path' - Luxon
The PM and his Finance Minister have hailed the OCR cut, saying it's got New Zealand headed in the right direction.
How the banks have responded to the OCR cut
Within minutes, the main banks started passing the cut on to some borrowers.
The rule change likely to hit property investors harder
Debt-to-income rules are likely to hit investors harder than first-home buyers, as interest rates fall further over the coming year.
Wellington public transport fares to increase by 70 percent next year
The capital is just one of many places across Aotearoa where bus and train prices are set to increase with the transport agency asking councils to hit higher revenue targets. Greater Wellington… Audio
Goldie painting sells for $3.7 million
A painting by Charles Frederick Goldie sold for just over $3.7 million at auction on Tuesday night. International Art Centre director Richard Thomson spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Westpac warns of 'spending hangover' from Black Friday
Westpac is warning younger New Zealanders they're more likely to end up with a "spending hangover" if they don't shop wisely in Black Friday weekend sales. Westpac's financial wellbeing programme… Audio
Solar power company in liquidation: 'Like a liability on the roof now'
SolarZero's liquidation has customers worried about the contracts they have with the company.
