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NZ economy in strong position though Omicron, Ukraine add uncertainty - IMF
The International Monetary Fund has given the government an approving nod for its handling of the pandemic and economy, but warned high inflation and housing affordability need to be tackled, and…
The Panel with David Slack and Nalini Baruch (Part 2)
Panellist David Slack and Nalini Baruch discuss the plight of Kiwis in Ukraine, the effect of increasing flood claims on the insurance industry and the restoration of the iconic Edmonds band rotunda… Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Nalini Baruch (Part 1)
Panellists David Slack and Nalini Baruch discuss today's announcement by the Prime Minister signalling the lifting of many of the Covid-19 mandates, the ups and downs of the housing market and… Audio
Midday Business News for 23 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 22 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Health Minister doubles training spaces for mental health nurses
The Health Minister has presented a new plan today to bolster the mental health nursing workforce - by doubling the number of funded training spaces available.
The $77 million initiative comes from a… Audio
'It brought everyone together': Moves to restore much loved pub
The Dux de Lux pub in Christchurch could be set to open its doors again if enough money can be raised to restore it. Audio
Midday Business News for 21 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Motorists, truckers may pay higher vehicle running charges
Households are facing extra costs to run a vehicle, under a proposed revamp of road funding.
Midday Business News for 18 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Self-employed contractors can claim $13,200 over six weeks
It would mean a payment of $2200 a week for the self-employed contractors, which is nearly four times as much as the original $600 Covid Wage Subsidy.
Prison release grant stuck at maximum of $350 for 30 years
If the Steps to Freedom grant had kept up with inflation, it would be about $700 today.
Milk prices: Fonterra confident, despite lower half-year profit
Dairy giant Fonterra has reported a lower half-year profit as higher milk prices raised costs and cut its margins.
While a dip in profit might usually make shareholders nervous, the record milk… Audio
What would coffee lovers pay for a cup?
Petrol pain, a food price frenzy, is the cost of coffee next? Well it certainly appears to be across the ditch, where reports say the morning brew could soon be costing some Aussies seven dollars a… Audio
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
