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$300m funding shortfall affects diabetes treatment, DHB says
The Counties Manukau DHB estimates the Ministry of Health has underfunded it by $300 million over the past decade due to inaccurate data about its population base.
Retirement requires $800k savings, new report suggests
If you're planning on retiring with a little cash to spare to enjoy the finer things in life, a new report suggests you'll need a fat savings account.
Massey University researchers say the average… Audio
'We feel cheated': Buyers speak out on developers using sunset clause
Home buyers who lost out on a deal after their developers backed out using a sunset clause, and in some cases went on to sell the property for hundreds of thousands more.
Buller, Westport and Reefton see domestic tourism growth
The loss of international visitors to West Coast glacier towns has caused job cuts, businesses to close and people to leave, but further up the Coast, the picture is a bit rosier.
The Panel with Livia Esterhazy and Tim Watkin (part 2)
Panellists Livia Esterhazy and Tim Watkin discuss the gender pay gap in Aotearoa, the cricket final and speak to Kevin Wu from Free Britney LA. Audio
Midday Business News for 15 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Parekōwhai work sets NZ art auction record
'A Peak in Darien' sold for a record $2.05 million and two McCahon works fetched in excess of $1m each at Art + Object's weekend auction.
Campaign for a public buy back of New Chum/Wainuiototo beach
Linda Cholmondeley Smith from Preserve New Chum for Everyone! talks to Jesse about how much they need to raise. Audio
Auction of New Zealand's top works of art expected to see record sales
Some of the country's greatest artworks will go under the hammer this weekend, in what's predicted to be New Zealand's highest-grossing auction ever. Audio
Midday Business News for 12 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 11 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Median house prices up $100k on September's REINZ figures
House price growth remains strong with continued demand driving up last month's national median house price by $100,000 on September.
Rates hike of 29 percent 'totally unreasonable', says ratepayer
Ratepayers unhappy at district council's handling of a miscommunication over increased rates.
Midday Business News for 10 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Covid-19: Calls for increased funding for family care
Families caring for children with additional needs during lockdown have emptied a funding allowance that would typically last through the year.
With schools shut, parents are having to pay for… Audio
Covid-19: Event organisers welcome insurance scheme
Organisers of large events are welcoming a government scheme that would cover 90 percent of unrecoverable costs for big-ticket festivals, if they have to be cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19… Audio
Average residential home now worth more than $1m
The property market reached new heights last month with the average residential home value topping a million dollars for the first time. The property market reached new heights last month...
Midday Business News for 9 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Kiwibank owner calls time on life insurance business
The owner of Kiwibank has become the latest financial services provider to sell off its insurance business.
Midday Business News for 8 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
