Money
What's behind skyrocketing inflation?
Who is to blame for skyrocketing inflation - problems created overseas or the government due to its economic management?
Annual inflation has hit 6.9 percent - while slightly below expectations, it's… Audio
Domestic inflation incredibly high - Bagrie
New Zealand's inflation is cracking a 30-year high at 6.9 percent. Basic consumer items are getting more and more expensive.
In the past year the cost of a new house went up about 18 percent. Petrol… Video, Audio
Evening business for 21 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6304588195001 Video, Audio
More middle-income earners seeking help - budgeting service
Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.
Andrew Henderson from the… Video, Audio
High cost of living confirmed by record consumer price index rise
Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.
Food prices are among the main… Video, Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy (Part 1)
Panellists Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy discuss inflation hitting its highest level in three decades, National leader Christopher Luxon's public holiday comments, and the Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll.
…Your Money with Mary Holm
Financial journalist and author Mary Holm joins Wallace to discuss the decision making behind where you put your money in a time of flux. Audio
Govt prepared to work hard to curb high inflation
We'll get a good idea of how much the cost of living has actually gone up by later today when the much-anticipated consumer price index for the March quarter is released. It will come as no surprise… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy
Panellists Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy discuss the phenomenon of people walking their cats and tell us what they've been thinking. Audio
Evening business for 20 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6304477471001 Video, Audio
Midday Business News for 20 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report with Anan Zaki. Audio
Grocery price comparison site explodes in popularity
The cost of living is soaring and it's doubtful things will ease any time soon.
But when it comes to groceries, there is a free website that can help snag the best deal.
Grocer.nz compares prices… Audio
Despite sanctions, russian oligarch money probably still in NZ
A leading academic says it's likely that money from Russian oligarchs is still circulating in New Zealand, despite the sanctions on Vladimir Putin's regime. It comes as the government tries to… Audio
Evening business for 19 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6304363200001 Video, Audio
Some BNZ customers unable to use eftpos cards over Easter
A banking error over Easter meant some customers were unable to use their eftpos cards, despite having money in their accounts.
Reserve Bank 'not in a good place', admits governor
Supply chain shocks and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have exacerbated inflation pressures, RBNZ's Adrian Orr has told an International Monetary Fund seminar.
Midday Business News for 19 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report with Anan Zaki Audio
Ratepayers forking out millions for CCTV
Ratepayers have forked out more than $29 million over the past five years to install CCTV cameras.
But experts say they don't necessarily make our streets safer.
Here's data journalist Farah… Audio
Grant Robertson on interest rates, inflation
The Finance Minister expects the official inflation figure to rise when it's released later this week.
Figures out last week showed food prices were 7.6 per cent higher compared to March last year.
… Audio
Hundreds of teachers underpaid and fix delayed
Hundreds - possibly thousands - of new teachers are being underpaid by up to $300 a week.
This woman says she is being paid about $300 dollars a week less than she should be.
It happens at the start… Audio