Maria Slade

The Commerce Commission has fired shots across the bow over building products rebates. Maria also looks at whether are developers are using the Fast-track Approvals Bill it as a quick way to get a… Audio

What the receivers report into the Du Val group has revealed, and what happens next. Also the the cost of construction and Maria weighs up what commentators and CEOs are saying about the state of the… Audio

Never-before-seen supermarket pricing data is revealing just how complicated finding value on groceries is. Back in October, on the same day promising grocery startup Supie collapsed, National… Audio

This year's NBR Rich List reflects impacts from extreme weather and falling house prices.

Agribusiness owners and retirement village operators are notable losers, with some 2022 Listers dropping out… Audio

Scams are seemingly on the rise - and they're becoming increasingly elaborate. But who takes action against the scammers? Audio

The post-Covid rich list is different to NBR's previous yearly efforts. In 2021, ranking wealthy New Zealanders also means measuring what they give back.  Audio

The Serious Fraud Office is once again investigating a headline-producing case. But is it prosecuting the right crimes - or just the ones it knows it will win?  Audio

A high end apartment project that has been dogged by delay after delay, and developer Auckland Trotting Club is now pleading with buyers to give it until next year to finish it.  Audio

The wealthy are getting wealthier faster than the economy is growing. Are we entering an age when the only way to make money is to have money? Audio

The Hawkes Bay DHB isn't serving any complimentary alcohol at its awards night this year. Unnecessary, or a sensible idea? Audio

What the Panelists Maria Slade and Andrew Hoggard want to talk about. Audio

A Canadian job site suggests personal secrecy around salaries benefits employers much more than it does employees, and we should be more transparent about what we're paid. Audio

The Prime Minister yesterday delivered a carefully prepared speech outlining the coalition government's plans for the future. Good intentions, or empty PR exercise? Audio

Tonight about 1,000 volunteers in Auckland will head out to try to count the number of rough sleepers in our biggest city. Fiona Hamilton from Housing First joins us to explain what that information… Audio

Typhoon Mangkhut is sweeping through east Asia, killing dozens in the Philippines, closing casinos in Macau, and now hitting China and Hong Kong. New Zealand expat Craig Hoyle joins us from Hong Kong… Audio

As Aucklanders bask in the warmth of spring, down south things are a bit chillier ... Iris Scott from the snow-blanketed Rees Valley near Glenorchy joins us to talk about the big storm hitting central… Audio