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Army purchases 43 Bushmaster armoured vehicles
The army is getting an upgrade with the purchase of 43 Bushmaster armoured vehicles. They can fit and protect up to ten army personnel and are expected to be used both in New Zealand and overseas. Our… Video, Audio
Government invests $761m for councils to fix water issues
The Government is pouring money into upgrading the country's drinking, storm and wastewater systems. An investment of $761 million was announced in Havelock North today. But councils will have to sign… Audio
Returning New Zealanders may hold key to house prices - QV
New Zealand's quicker than expected move down the alert levels has seen house prices hold steady, despite overall growth slowing during the June quarter.
Going local, going green - how our spending is changing
Our economy's taking a hit, our wallets are thinner - and this pandemic has also changed our direction of travel when it comes to spending. Audio
Over 200 film and tv workers to arrive in NZ by end of year
Despite border restrictions, more than 200 film and TV production workers will have arrived in New Zealand by the end of the year. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has confirmed… Audio
PM believes hosting America's Cup still a good investment
Yesterday, the government stopped any further payments to America's cup events arm from a $40 million hosting fund, while allegations of taxpayer money mis-management are investigated by the Ministry… Audio
Wilson Parking receives more than $1m in wage subsidy
The government's wage subsidy bill has now topped 12 billion dollars - with Wilson Parking among the companies to receive more money through the latest round of payments. Wilson's latest claim is for… Video, Audio
'Highly orchestrated attack' on Team NZ - Grant Dalton
Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton is claiming a "highly orchestrated attack" on the team's integrity and credibility from people with "questionable motives". Video, Audio
Hundreds of jobs promised from $27m spend-up at Whanganui port
The Provincial Growth Fund is to invest almost $27 million in five port-related projects in Whanganui.
Sailing professor Mark Orams on America's Cup controversy
It reads like a bad movie script - allegations of spying, claims of misappropriated funds and Hungarian bank accounts. This afternoon the Government announced it will not make further payments to… Audio
Thousands received wage subsidy payouts from multiple employers
More than 40 thousand people have received wage subsidy payouts from more than one employer - with several hundred people getting the payout from four employers or more. The Ministry for Social… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm discusses economic wellness. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm looks again at mixed messages New Zealanders are receiving about what to do with their money - today she explores whether or not you should be investing in… Audio
Call for visitor levy to be used to help tourism sector recover
The tourism industry remains in the dark about where millions of dollars collected through the international visitor levy will go.
Dalton: Team NZ's behaviour is above board but 'money is gone'
Police are now involved in a fast-moving scandal swirling around Team New Zealand and its events arm, America's Cup Events. Investigators are working with overseas authorities to get to the bottom of… Video, Audio
Government's $3b infrastructure fund to boost over 150 projects
Upgrades to the Auckland City Mission, East Coast's Rugby Park Grandstand, and Blenheim's Art Gallery - are among the projects getting a boost from the government's three billion dollar infrastructure… Audio
Email scam: Team NZ confirms it sent funds to foreign bank account
Team NZ has denied any wrongdoing in the way it handled public funds for next year's America's Cup, but admits its management arm fell victim to an email scam and sent money to a Hungarian bank… Audio
Govt reveals how $3b infrastructure fund will be spent
The government says the fund will help create more than 20,000 jobs and unlock more than $5 billion of projects up and down the country. Video
Anti-money laundering regulation easier under all-in-one agency - lawyer
The government should consider setting up one agency for better Anti-Money Laundering enforcement, a lawyer specialising in regulation and financial crime says.
Lender who charged interest up to 803% forced to repay borrowers
The Commerce Commission found high-cost lender Ferratum failed to make sure its clients really needed the money, and failed to exercise care with its advertising.
