Income
Having a best friend is worth over $150,000 in extra income
We all know that people with good social interactions are happier with their lives, but what if you could put a monetary value on having a best friend? Well, that's exactly what research author and… Audio
New Zealand teenagers among the most inactive in the world
Kiwi teens are among the most inactive in the world, the first global ranking of the physical activity of 11-17 year olds has found, with 89% of our teens not meeting World Health Organisation… Audio
Confronting the epidemic of stress and anxiety in girls
Studies confirm that anxiety levels have skyrocketed in girls. Dr. Lisa Damour's new book Under Pressure looks at why this is happening. Audio
Professor Tony Dowell: Poverty and mental health intertwined
Otago University Professor of Primary Healthcare, Tony Dowell, talks about research in the U.S which pointed to a drop in male suicides when there was an increase in the minimum wage. He has… Audio
Universal Basic Income: would it work?
A new study has found a Universal Basic Income may not work - that is it can't alleviate poverty and be economically viable at the same time. Audio
Middle class incomes stagnating
A new report shows the incomes of the middle class in the OECD are stagnating. The ultra-rich are getting more and the report says there will be political consequences because of this. Economics… Audio
From fast-fashion to a circular economy
In the UK alone there is an estimated 30 billion pounds’ worth of unused clothes sitting in wardrobes. Audio
Economist Bernard Hickey: what to make of all the tax talk
Throughout the week tax has been hitting the headlines with National saying their new plan would give the average worker an extra $430 a year. Economist Bernard Hickey looks at the numbers. Audio
Should only people who can afford children have them?
The ACT Party's new deputy leader Beth Houlbrooke says parents who cannot afford to have children should not be having them. She says giving handouts increases dependency and says to really address… Audio
One in nine New Zealander's will experience a fall in income
The chances of falling upon hard times may be greater than many think. A study found one in nine New Zealander's will experience a significant fall in income in any given year, while lower to middle… Audio
Mixed feelings in Fiji over NFP's proposed minimum wage raise
An opposition proposal to raise the minumum wage in Fiji has received conflicting responses from civil society groups. Audio
Students go hungry to afford tertiary study
A new survey of Unitec students has found that Tertiary students are "regularly going without food or other necessities" because they can't afford them. The National President of the New Zealand… Audio
New technology with Andy Linton
Andy Linton discusses the impact of technology on jobs and the prospect of a universal basic income - and driverless cars. Audio
Bill English basks in glow of strong GDP number
Finance Minister Bill English says economic growth will only translate into small gains for household income. Audio
No material increase in income inequality - report
The latest report on income and poverty shows New Zealand's economy is on the right track, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.
Employment law
2015 has been another tough year for many workers as employers keep looking for ways to save money in tough times. We wanted to find out about the most common employment problems workers are facing… Audio
Financial Breaking Point
How much belt tightening, lack of pay rises, and rates increases can people take? Audio
Study finds labour's income share has declined
A study has found workers have been getting a smaller proportion of total national income since the late 1970s. Audio
Highest paid public servant makes $800,000-plus
The highest paid public servant is making more than 800-thousand-dollars a year. Audio
Struggling families looking for higher wages
Families who are struggling to make ends meet say higher wages and greater compassion from government agencies would make their lives a little easier. Audio
