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Commerce Commission given power to set fairer petrol, diesel prices
The government's move is part of a suite of measures aimed at making the country's fuel system more secure and affordable.
Minister Woods makes fuel sector announcement
The government's giving the Commerce Commission the power to set fairer petrol and diesel prices.
It's part of a suite of just-announced measures aimed at making the country's fuel system more secure… Audio
Ex-RBNZ official on Adrian Orr's reappointment
The Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, has reappointed Adrian Orr as the Reserve Bank's governor for another five year term - drawing the ire of the National Party.
National's finance spokesperson… Audio
Wellington house prices largest slide in country
New figures show house prices are continuing to slide with home values in the capital falling more than 17% percent this year.
The latest QV house price index shows house prices have fallen by an… Audio
'Gross mismanagement': Kidz Need Dadz probed over loans to former trustee
A charity that supports fathers has been investigated after it unlawfully dished out tens of thousands of dollars in loans to a former trustee and continually failed to disclose the arrangement.
'We will do the work for them' - Financial Services Complaints
Many consumers are unaware free help is available when they have a complaint about a financial service, the FSCL financial ombudsman says.
House prices continue to slide
New figures show house prices are continuing to slide with home values in Wellington falling the most, more than 17% percent this year.
Auckland, Napier and Hastings all fell more than 11% and… Audio
Climate change dominates Insurance Council conference
Climate change is top of mind for the country's insurance companies.
Flooding, droughts, and other climate disasters have dominated the agenda at the Insurance Council's 2022 conference.
Felix… Audio
Productivity Commission to examine supply chain issues
The Productivity Commission will investigate how New Zealand's economy has coped with supply chain disruptions.
Tax excessive gains by mega banks - Greens
The Green Party wants the government to reign in mega bank profits by taxing excessive gains. Westpac is the latest bank to announce a strong full-year profit, rising 12 percent to one point one six… Audio
National urges govt to probe monetary policy over banks' huge profits
The government is being told if it is worried about banks' mega profits it should investigate whether its monetary policy decisions have played a part.
Prime Minister criticises banks for record profits
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has criticised banks for posting mega-profits during the cost of living crisis, but says not all solutions come from government.
Sweeping expansion to childcare support announced by PM
More than half of all kiwi families will soon be eligible for support to cover the cost of childcare, with the threshold changing for the first time in 12 years.
Homeowners told not to panic in face of negative equity and rising mortgage rates
This week the Reserve Bank issued warnings about negative equity as house prices drop and interest rates rise - but financial experts have some advice.
Homeowners told not to panic in face of negative equity and rising mortgage rates
This week the Reserve Bank issued warnings about negative equity as house prices drop and interest rates rise - but financial experts have some advice.
Australian correspondent Jason Morrison
Jason Morrison from 7News in Australia joins us with the latest news from across the ditch. Audio
The Panel with Tom Harris and Penny Ashton (Part 1)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Tom Harris and Penny Ashton discuss the fire that broke out in Canterbury last night, mortgage holders finding themselves with negative equity and 'buy now… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary Holm talks to Jesse about which funds, in and out of Kiwisaver, are best at different life stages. She says it's less about age than it is about how you will spend the money and risk… Audio
Financial advisor on Buy Now Pay Later rules
Buy Now Pay Later lenders are being told to stop turning a blind eye to people falling into debt spirals using their services.
The government is planning tighter regulations for the providers -… Audio
National Party responds to financial stability report
Banks are being urged to lend a helping hand to families and businesses struggling with rising interest rates.
The plea comes from the Reserve Bank as it warns of tough times ahead in the fight… Audio
