Money
Could the monarchy be replaced on NZ money?
A Wellington tauira has launched a petition calling for the Reserve Bank to replace the monarch in the next redesign of coins and notes, with images that better represent New Zealand.
Helen Dew: Carterton’s legendary alternative currency trader
At 85 years old, Helen Dew is a sustainability legend in Carterton. Audio
Consumers in debt least likely to default on phone payments - survey
Consumers burdened with debt would rather pay their phone bill before anything else, according to research.
Consumer NZ wants examples of unclear, misleading supermarket pricing
Rising grocery prices mean it's more important than ever for shoppers to know they're getting their money's worth, but Consumer New Zealand says retailers use confusing promotional strategies that… Audio
'Financial overconfidence': Concern for households without income buffer
Financial confidence has risen over the past two years, but it could be that households are fooling themselves about how well off they really are, according to a new study.
Corporations back calls for government to enforce gender pay gap reporting
A group of companies have urged the government to address gender pay differences by requiring medium and large businesses to publicly report their pay gaps.
Banks profit despite customers feeling the crunch
Banks are doing very well for themselves despite the crunch of living costs felt by their customers. In the three months to June, the banking sector made a profit of… Audio
Banks keep economic headwinds at bay with $1.7b profit in last quarter
Collective profits for the sector were $1.73b for the three months ended June, just below the previous quarter's record, as lending rose, bad debts remained low and margins increased.
The Panel with David Slack and Parmjeet Parmar (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Slack and Parmjeet Parmar discuss the Queen's funeral, underpaid out-of-hours arts teachers, and magpies swooping road cyclists at the World… Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Parmjeet Parmar (Part One)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Slack and Parmjeet Parmar discuss raising the Volcanic Alert Level for Taupo Volcano, whether or not the Return to Nursing Workforce Support Fund has… Audio
Money expert Simran Kaur
Simran Kaur is the co-host of the podcast Girls That Invest. She speaks to Lynn about how rising inflation and the reduction in house prices affect millennials, and a new study which reveals women in… Audio
The Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Amy Carter (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Amy Carter discuss the spike in Kiwis taking out mortgages over $1,000,000 and why chronic fatigue syndrome should be recognised as a… Audio
Lottery grants system under review
Billions of dollars from Lotto's gambling profits have been handed out using an incoherent funding model, that sees Maori, Pasifika and other minority groups miss out. The Department of Internal… Audio
'Who is the community?' Where Lotto profits are actually going
Billions of dollars from Lotto's gambling profits have been handed out using an incoherent funding model built on 'systemic bias' that sees Māori, Pasifika and other minority groups miss out, papers…
Rising cost of groceries could drive unhealthy choices
At many supermarkets tomatoes cost $15 a kg, potato chips are $1.50 - for many families, struggling with increased costs of living healthier choices are hard. Audio
Health Minister fronts up to nurses at union's conference
The Health Minister was met with a silent protest as he fronted up to nurses today.
Andrew Little spoke at the annual Nurses' Organisation conference, and was put in the hot seat to answer questions.
…Minister wants credit cards banned for online gambling
The Minister of Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti wants Lotto to ban the use of credit cards for online gambling.
But Lotto says it doesn't want to impose that on its customers and claims it already has… Audio
NZX drops 1.2% Wednesday hitting 2 year low
The New Zealand dollar hit a two-year-low after US inflation triggered market turbulence. Our sharemarket dropped by 1.2 per cent in the opening minutes of trade Air New Zealand, Fisher and Paykel… Audio
Kawerau paper mill stand-off ends as pay deal resolved
A loo paper crisis has been averted with paper mill workers in Kawerau finally sealing a pay deal with owners Essity after a bitter stand-off.
For about six weeks members of the Pulp and Paper… Video, Audio
