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NZ First denies playing politics over help for Tiwai Pt staff
New Zealand First denies playing politics over the latest coalition disagreement - this time over a major jobs package for Southland.
Labour's coalition partner says won't back a $100 million package… Audio
Australian Federal Government deficit hits record high
Australia's Federal Treasurer unveils the country's largest budget black hole since World War II, with a blowout of more than $A184b expected this financial year.
'Courtsiders' caught at Kiwi sporting stadiums
New Zealand's ability to allow crowds back in to sporting events has had an undesirable side-effect for some codes.
Alongside the genuine fans, a number of people working for illegal offshore… Audio
Kiwibank threatening to close customer accounts over tax status
Kiwibank is threatening to close customer accounts after an error changed their tax status to US resident.
It is demanding customers provide passports, birth certificates and proof of address within… Audio
Covid-19: European Union finalises pandemic response
After four days of negotiation the European Union has finalised its economic response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The massive recovery package will funnel support to member countries hardest hit.
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Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca talks to Kathryn about why having less money can be expensive. Audio
National's $31b transport plan 'pricey but worth it' - Bishop
National's massive $31 billion plan to improve infrastructure in the upper half of the North Island is expensive but will "move the dial on congestion", says Infrastructure and Transport spokesperson… Audio
National party plan gets nod of approval from Whangarei Mayor
It was big morning for the National Party, as it's new leader Judith Collins announced a more than thirty-billion dollar infrastructure spend. Four lane expressways in the Upper North Island headlined… Audio
Rural midwives get pay boost
Rural midwives are in line for as much as a 40 percent pay rise, with the government finally coming to the party with more funding for the sector. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
Akl rates rise to cost extra $130 per household - Goff
Auckland councillors have voted to pass its emergency budget - 18 in favour; three against - and impose a rates rise of 3.5 percent. Mayor Phil Goff joins Lisa Owen to discuss the council finances and… Audio
Team NZ questioned over $1.5m wage subsidies
Employees at Team New Zealand have been kept afloat by nearly $1.5 million in Government wage subsides through the COVID-19 crisis, but questions are being raised over what revenue the syndicate… Audio
Aucklanders face 3.5% rates rise
Auckland Council has signed off on a 3.5 percent rates hike to help cover costs from the Covid-19 fallout, and the region's water woes - RNZ reporter Jean Bell has the details. Audio
NZ First wants to keep Tiwai Point smelter open
New Zealand First says Tiwai Point's future is a matter of national interest and the plant should be saved.
The plant's owner, Rio Tinto, says it will close the aluminium smelter next year.
Regional… Audio
Claims Kaipara Council wasted millions chasing rates
Kaipara District Council is being accused of wasting public money after pouring millions of dollars into its pursuit of rates rebels. Audio
Lenders with ties to expelled business under investigation
A debt management firm came across the link between the lending companies while helping a client manage their debt.
Govt outlines $200m in support for Auckland Council projects
The government is stepping in to fund nearly $200 million of Auckland Council projects as the council struggles to plug a $750m hole in its budget.
Govt delays over commercial rents causing 'pain and expense'
Small business owners are feeling abandoned by the government, over what they call failures to implement proper, effective measures to control rent and lease arrangements.
Covid-19: Why a Washington town is printing its own wooden money
After watching Covid-19 wreak havoc on his local community, Tenino mayor Wayne Fournier came up with an initiative concept to issue wooden dollars that can only be spent at local businesses - thus… Audio
Are coins a thing of the past?
There is a question mark over the future of coins due to the twin effects of digital technology and inflation reducing coin values. Andrew Clifford, president of the Numismatic Society of… Audio
East Coast farm owner rejects carbon bids, takes pastoral
Gisborne farmers are ecstatic that a large sheep and cattle station in Tolaga Bay - which has just changed hands for the first time in nearly half a century - will not be turned into forestry. Audio
