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Online investment platform warned over anti-money laundering obligations
The Financial Markets Authority has given an online investment platform a formal warning for failing to comply with anti-money laundering requirements, despite being aware of its shortcomings.
Official Cash Rate rises expected to hit homeowners
Inflation numbers released by Stats NZ on Tuesday could have a big impact on homeowners next year, with the Official Cash Rate now expected to rise above 5 percent.
Loanmarket director Bruce Patten… Audio
Analysis: Inflation rate higher than expected
Consumer prices increased 2.2 percent in the September quarter, driven by higher food and housing costs.
The annual inflation rate was 7.2 percent, marginally lower than the record 7.3 percent rate… Audio
'Insane' inflation: Shoppers reach for deals on everyday groceries
An independent shop hopes to ease the pressure on shoppers' wallets as inflation reaches a 32-year high and food prices rise. Audio
'Are we making progress?': Merit of govt's $2b annual spend on environment unclear, report finds
Gaps in information mean the government can avoid robust scrutiny of its environmental spending, a new report says.
Rents at record highs around NZ as inflation hits hard
Returning to our earlier story, housing is a key factor driving up inflation.
The latest Consumer Price Index shows rental prices had an annual increase of 4.6 percent in the September quarter.
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The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Raj Chakraborti (Part 1)
Today on the Panel Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Raj Chakraborti discuss today's Consumer price Index figures and what it means for your back pocket. They speak to the SPCA about their… Audio
Environmental Protection Spend in 2020
According to the Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, $2.6 billion was spent on environmental protection in 2020. Troy Baisden talks to Jesse. Audio
Higher food and housing costs drive consumer prices up, annual rate falls
Consumer prices rose 2.2 percent in the three months ended September driven by higher food and housing costs, keeping inflation close to a 32-year high.
Diesel prices surge as inflation rate tipped to fall
As we've been reporting, inflation has remained largely flat, the annual rate easing marginally to 7.2 percent from 7.3 percent, which was a 32 year high.
One of the main drivers of inflation is fuel… Audio
Annual inflation barely moves in latest CPI
In what is being described as a big surprise, the annual inflation rate has barely changed from a 32 year high.
Consumer prices rose 2.2 percent in the three months ended September, driven by higher… Audio
Weather-related insurance claims rising
Weather-related insurance claims - like severe weather events themselves - are on the rise.
An insurance industry Wild Weather Tracker reveals that 69 percent of New Zealanders are concerned about… Audio
Don Brash on reserve bank's moves to lower inflation
The latest inflation figures out today are expected to show a fall from the current 32 year high of 7.3 percent.
The former Reserve Bank Governor, Don Brash, was the banker who helped tame inflation… Audio
Inflation numbers reflecting tight labour market - Economist
New Zealand's inflation rate is expected to show its first decline in nearly two years today - but an economist warns price pressures are going to prove hard to quell quickly.
The Consumer Price… Audio
Food shoppers still feeling the inflation sting
The annual inflation rate is expected to fall from a 32 year high today, - but there's no relief in sight for supermarket stress.
The latest Consumer Price Index numbers will be released on Tuesday… Audio
Te Puke Primary School providing three meals a day for pupils
A Western Bay of Plenty school is providing breakfast lunch and dinner - and even transport so kids can get to class.
As well as KidsCan's research on children going to school hungry, it's also found… Video, Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Lavina Good (Part 1)
Today on the Panel Wallace and panellists Peter Dunne and Lavina Good speak to Forough Amin from Iranian Women of NZ about the Government's response to the situation in Iran. Plus they debate Creative… Audio
Eke Panuku's middle managers earn an average of $143,000 a year
One in four staff at Auckland Council-controlled organisation Eke Panuku is a middle manager earning an average of $143,000 a year, while nine top managers earn more than $200,000 each.
Provincial Growth Fund: More than 140 projects awarded funding have had to pull out
The $3 billion fund spearheaded by New Zealand First was established in 2018.
Some migrants locked out of 'decent chunk' of retirement savings
People in New Zealand on temporary work, student or visitor visas could end up missing out on billions of dollars of retirement savings.
