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Homeowners brace for rising interest rates
It's uncertain times for homeowners with a mortgage as they brace for more interest rate rises and some serious belt-tightening. The Reserve Bank is widely expected to raise the benchmark rate to an… Audio
Economists expecting NZRB to raise OCR
The Reserve Bank releases its updated monetary statement later today, with economists anticipating yet another rise in the official cash rate. So what is this going to mean for inflation? Mortgate… Audio
Reserve Bank expected to lift interest rate to 2 percent
The Reserve Bank is set to raise its benchmark interest rate to its highest level in six years as it rejoins the battle with surging inflation.
Online shopping spending up 31 percent from last year
The popularity of online shopping has continued to grow over the first few months of the year and some experts believe it is here to stay.
Short term mortgage rates will rise by at least a quarter of a percent - broker
Households face further belt tightening with mortgage rates set to closely follow the Reserve Bank's forecast Official Cash Rate hike.
Support and care workers about to deliver their petition to parliament
A petition is about to be delivered to parliament supporting a better pay offer for support care workers around Aotearoa. Kelly Davy is a support worker from Taranaki, she talks to Wallace. Audio
Online shopping continues to grow
New Zealanders interest in online shopping continues to grow, with spending in the first three months of this year a third higher than last year, according to NZ Post.
It says we spent more than $2.2… Audio
Public anger over bus lane fines halts council meeting
A Tauranga City Council meeting came to an abrupt stop after a disgruntled public gallery heckled the commissioners over the Links Avenue trial.
How to buy a first home with friends and family
Some NZers are teaming up with family and friends to enter the property market. Homeowners share their experiences of co-ownership, while experts advise what to watch out for.
New Zealanders paying 10 extra days worth of tax in 2022 - accountancy firm
Today is tax freedom day, but it has come 10 days later than last year.
Budget 2022: Cost-of-living sweetener planned well in advance - Robertson
The Finance Minister says help with the rising cost of living was not a last-minute addition to the Budget. Audio
Luxon: 'Kiwis deserve more than what this Labour govt has delivered'
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has described the Budget as a missed opportunity, a blow out and a backward step for New Zealanders. Watch his post-Budget speech here.
Transport gets loads of focus in Budget
Transport was a big focus in the leadup to yesterday's Budget with calls for the half price transport scheme and fuel tax reduction to be kept amid the ballooning cost of living. The two schemes have… Audio
Northland's Chamber of Commerce reacts to Budget
Yesterday's budget had money set aside for new hospital funding and more classrooms in schools. Rail network investment plus feasibility studies for a dry dock in Northland and a possible new port in… Audio
How Budget day 2022 played out
Inequality campaigners say the government's cost of living payment is a slap in the face to some of the country's most vulnerable.
Budget 2022: Expert panel on business, health, economics
Budget 2022 includes a cost of living package that will see about two million New Zealanders qualify for a one-off payment of $350.
Health gets a record $11.1 billion over the next four years - with… Video, Audio
Budget 2022: Relief in Whangārei as fuel discount extended
Another two month extension to the fuel tax reduction and half price public transport, has been met with relief by many on the streets of Whangārei.
The government's also announced New Zealanders… Video, Audio
Budget 2022: Lifewise budgeting expert on $350 boost
People over the age of 18 who earn less than $70,000 will get a $350 payment over three months.
It excludes beneficiaries and pensioners. Our reporter Nick Truebridge hears from Lifewise community… Video, Audio
Whānau Ora responds to Budget 2022 funding for Maori
For Māori the Budget includes $580 million of spending across health, social and justice sectors.
The Māori Health Authority - Te Mana Hauora Māori - gets $168 million for Māori health services over… Video, Audio
Budget 2022: Emergency dental grants raised to $1000
More free dental care will be within reach for people on low incomes - with emergency dental grants more than tripling, as part of this year's budget. They're rising from $300 to $1000.
People on the… Audio
