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Budget 2022: Lifewise budgeting expert on $350 boost
People over the age of 18 who earn less than $70,000 will get a $350 payment over three months.
It excludes beneficiaries and pensioners. Our reporter Nick Truebridge hears from Lifewise community… Video, Audio
Budget 2022: Emergency dental grants raised to $1000
More free dental care will be within reach for people on low incomes - with emergency dental grants more than tripling, as part of this year's budget. They're rising from $300 to $1000.
People on the… Audio
National's Nicola Willis responds to Budget 2022
National has dubbed Budget 2022 as 'backwards' and a 'blowout'. Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis talks to Lisa Owen.
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Budget 2022: Māori Health Authority funding 'pathetic' - Waititi
$188 million has been set aside for the Māori Health Authority - Te Mana Hauora.
The government says it's a significant step to addressing long-documented inequities.
But it's a sum that's unlikely… Audio
Advocates for more Pharmac drugs react to Budget 2022
Health is one of the major budget items, with $11.1 billion over the next four years.
It's the biggest government investment in health to date with a huge focus on creating Health NZ and a Māori… Video, Audio
Finance Minister Grant Robertson discusses Budget 2022
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered what he calls New Zealand's fourth Wellbeing Budget.
He discusses the details with Lisa Owen.
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Aucklanders respond to fuel, public transport discount extension
The half price public transport fares will be extended for another two months until August.
The temporary cut in fuel tax and road user charges stay in place until then.
Our reporter Nick Truebridge… Video, Audio
Budget 2022: Whangārei reacts to $350 boost for middle-earners
New Zealanders over 18, who earn less than $70,000 a year will get a $350 cash injection, paid over three months.
It excludes beneficiaries and pensioners. Reporter Katie Todd has the latest in… Video, Audio
Budget 2022: Analysis from RNZ political editor
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is at Parliament. She joins Lisa Owen with her analysis.
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Budget 2022: Govt pledges $350 boost for about 2m NZers
An extra $350 in the back pockets of more than two million New Zealanders is what the government is promising in Budget 2022.
The surprise cherry on top of today's budget is aimed at easing the pain… Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch (Part Two)
Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch discuss the Budget's impact to low-income households, the protection of native trees and kleptomaniac cats. Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch (Part One)
Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch discuss the first boost to dental grants for low income households in quarter of century.
They talk to experts on Maori health funding… Audio
Pre- panel with Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch
Wallace Chapman and panellists discuss Budget 2022 and speak with the owner of investment for young people site 'Maori millionaire.' Audio
Wintry blast sweeps the country
The first hint of winter has arrived, and a series of storm fronts will sweep the country over the coming days.
Parts of Bay of Plenty, Westland and Fiordland are under a heavy rain warning, with up… Audio
The politics behind budget decisions
It's Budget Day - the big day for the Finance Minister Grant Robertson who makes the calls on where the money goes.
We already have some idea of what's in the budget, with about 10 early… Audio
Midday News for 19 May 2022
All eyes on the Budget, but will it help those hurting as the cost of living rises. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 19 May 2022
It's Budget Day and the pressure is on for the Government to ease the 'cost of living crisis' facing New Zealanders, and we speak to political and business editors about what we should expect in the… Audio
Wildlife flees odour of Christchurch damaged wastewater plant
Birds have fled, humans want to leave and even the midges have gone - Christchurch's damaged waste water plant is driving everyone away with its horrendous stench.
The plant's oxidation ponds double… Video, Audio
Budget 22: Cost of living hitting hard in Far North
The soaring cost of living is playing out in the Far North with people sleeping in cars, begging for food, and seeking support in 'astronomical' numbers.
When it comes to poverty and crime, Kaitaia… Video, Audio
Budget 22: Locals in Ōtara call for more education funding
It's the day before Budget 2022, a day of big numbers, big promises and politics.
Checkpoint visited Ōtara Town Centre to heard what is important to residents as they deal with the impact of an… Video, Audio