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Local freight industry concerned about the resurgence of global shipping disruptions
The global supply chain is facing new disruptions from drought and war.
Christmas conundrums, from gifts to parties to avoiding Covid: What you need to know
Explainer - The approaching holiday season is a time of joy. But it also involves a few tricky questions. From family gatherings to avoiding Covid and even navigating grief, RNZ is here to help. Audio
Personal finance: Making your Christmas dollar go further
It's that time of year that can really put the squeeze on your finances. Lisa Dudson joins Susie to talk about how to budget for the season and reduce your stress levels. Lisa Dudson is the owner of… Audio
Australia: Detention disaster, French deal, rates relief
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Susie to talk about new legislation for illegal migrants that break the law, l'amour between Australia and France and postal changes. Audio
RBNZ to trial new cash systems in rural areas
The Reserve Bank wants to try bringing back cash services in rural communities next year. Audio
Hawke's Bay charity calls for more Big Brothers and Sisters
A Hawke's Bay charity is calling for more people to help mentor tamariki after a boost in referrals following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches adult mentors with… Audio
Problem Gambling Foundation on new regulations
New gambling regulations came into full effect over the weekend, with higher standards introduced and harsher penalties now placed on casinos and other venues with poker machines that don't comply.
… Audio
New gambling regulations 'unworkable' says Gaming Machine Association
New gambling regulations came into full effect over the weekend, with higher standards introduced and harsher penalties now placed on casinos and other venues with poker machines that don't comply.
… Audio
Government could get $1 billion for selling carbon credits
The Government will find out at noon Wednesday whether it has reaped around a billion dollars from selling carbon credits, or whether it will need to wait until 2024 for the money.
The income will at… Audio
Market Update for 6 December 2023
Market Update for 6 December 2023. Audio
Auckland Council meets to discuss ten-year-budget
Auckland council is meeting on Wednesday to go over the first proposal for it's ten-year-budget - which sets its political direction under Mayor Wayne Brown.
The council's Budget Committee will… Audio
Early Business News for 6 December 2023
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Tauranga City Council to charge hospo to use footpaths
Now think about Paris or Rome - those cafe tables out in the sunshine where you can watch the world go by. Well hospitality outlets in Tauranga would like to re-create that al fresco vibe, but… Audio
Housing market: Borrowers warned higher mortgage rates to last longer
Household lending activity is starting to rise again, but new borrowers are likely to continue to face higher mortgage rates for longer.
Evening business for 5 December 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342370132112 Video, Audio
Dairy and red meat exports to China forecast to grow in next decade - report
Exports of red meat and dairy to China will continue to grow in the next decade, however, the amount will eventually taper off as the country looks to produce more of its own food.
Forsyth Barr snaps up funds manager Hobson Wealth
Hobson chief executive and majority shareholder Warren Couillault said the company had been looking for ways to grow.
'There are around 900,000 Kiwis struggling with debt today' - DebtManagers
A debt management firm says an ongoing failure to deal with bad debt is costing the economy more than $2 billion a year.
