Kim Savage
Epilepsy NZ backs National Party's call for inquiry
The death of another person after a change to their epilepsy medication has led to renewed calls for a ministerial inquiry into Pharmac's decision to make the switch. The death of an Auckland man just… Audio
Rotorua movie goers warned of possible measles exposure
The Bay of Plenty's public health provider, Toi Te Ora, is warning anyone who went to a see the film Jumanji: The Next Level at Reading Cinema in Rotorua on Friday may have been exposed to measles. It… Audio
Smoke from Australian bushfires drifts up the country
Smoke from the Australian bushfires has drifted up the country today, blanketing large parts of both the North and South islands in a yellow-haze. It's expected to move off-shore by tomorrow morning… Audio
Fears rise for 17 missing in bushfires in Victoria
The Victorian government holds significant fears for at least 17 people missing in bush fires in East Gippsland. Premier Daniel Andrews says those who are unaccounted for are from smaller communities… Audio
Business News for 24 December 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business briefs
Auckland property developer Asset Plus is to build a multi-storey office block in Albany in Auckland's North Shore with the Auckland Council as its major tenant. Audio
Business News for 20 December 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business briefs
KPMG has been appointed as the liquidator of Eric Watson's Cullen Group. Audio
Business briefs
ANZ has named a new chief executive for its New Zealand business to replace David Hisco who left the bank over an expenses scandal earlier this year. Audio
Business Briefs for 17 December 2019
A group of small electricity retailers are claiming two of the big generators -- Contact and Meridian -- have manipulated the market and profited by more than 60-million dollars. Audio
Robot sales set to surge, but won't replace jobs
You may have heard it before, but a new report says robots will hit the workforce as soon as next year. Audio
"Buy now pay later" schemes frustrating traditional lenders
The rise in popularity of "buy now pay later" schemes is causing frustration among money lenders who're finding their customers are running out of room for more credit. Audio
Report recommends restoring the rail link to Gisborne
A plan to restore the rail link to Gisborne has found it's economically, environmentally, and socially justified. Audio
Consumers feeling more upbeat about economy
Consumers are feeling the holiday cheer with confidence levels bouncing to their highest levels this year on rising confidence in the economy and their own financial security. Audio
Businesses need sober view on Xmas cheer
A large business organisation is warning members to take extra care over the silly season, as alcohol-fueled fun can fuel dodgy behaviour. Audio
Services sector growth knocked by wane in new orders
Growth in services sector activity dipped in November coming back off its highest level in a decade. Audio
Midday Markets for 16 December 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Short term 5G spectrum allocation to add more cost
The big telecommunications companies say early access to a limited amount of the spectrum needed for ultra-fast 5G mobile services is positive, but there's concern it will cost consumers more in the… Audio
Business News for 12 Decembe 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Market Update for 11 December 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Audio