Money
Pensioner told to repay $11,300 because she could not get back to NZ
A 77-year-old woman who was stuck in Australia because of border restrictions says she feels hurt at her pension being stopped and receiving a demand to repay more than $11,000.
Midday Business News for 17 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Coffee prices going up
The cost of coffee has gone through the roof and is being described as "insane" by a Wellington roastery and cafe business.
International prices are at a three-decade high, caused by a perfect storm… Audio
Midday Business News for 16 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report presented by Anan Zaki Audio
'Incredibly stressful': Struggle to get through Work and Income helpline
Beneficiaries calling Work and Income for help say they are enduring long waits - often of more than an hour - to talk to someone.
Whangārei tries to lure people back to CBD with free parking
Whangārei is on its own mission to bring people back into the CBD - its parking meters are out of action for the next six weeks in a bid to lure people back.
Omicron's keeping people away from… Video, Audio
Public transport fares to be halved, but some ferries not included
The cost of taking a train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living but not all commuters expect to rake in the savings.
Public transport fares across… Audio
Midday Business News for 15 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Help in a crisis or 'not the best choice': New Zealanders react to fuel tax cuts
Kiwis have mixed views about how the cuts in fuel excise duty and public transport fares will affect them. Audio
'Good news' that road cost cuts won't affect infrastructure funds
The government's latest announcement on relieving cost pressures on the road are being welcomed, with particular applause for the fact they will not come at the cost of investment in infrastructure.
More targeted help needed in face of living costs - economist
A 30-year inflation high of 5.9 percent means a big pain in the pocket for many people.
Today the focus has been on petrol, but the cost of liquid gold pretty much flows onto everything.
It's not… Video, Audio
AA welcomes cut to fuel taxes
The government is knocking 25 cents off per litre off fuel excise tax for three months - with the change coming into effect tonight.
They will also cut a further 25 cents a litre from road user… Video, Audio
Evening business for 14 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6300589843001 Video, Audio
Finance Minister details fuel tax cuts
The government has announced it is slashing fuel taxes and public transport fares will halve for three months, as the cost of petrol continues to soar.
The fuel excise is currently about 70 cents per… Video, Audio
Owners of untidy central Christchurch properties may see rates quadrupled
Financial incentives and penalties may be used to get unkempt lots tidied up in the city centre.
Midday Business News for 14 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Parliament protest: Where did the money come from and where did it go?
Police will not give details about finances and their investigation into the protest which occupied Parliament's grounds and surrounding streets.
Ratepayers bite back over plans for 9.4 percent average rate rise
Ashburton District Council's "no frills' budget still delivers the biggest rate rise in over a decade - and it hasn't gone down well with the public.
Midday Business News for 11 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Lending rules that hit credit approvals to be eased
The changes to ease CCCFA lending rules include lenders not having to use current spending as an indicator of future spending. Audio