Money
Errors cost MSD $22m in five years
The Ministry of Social Development has written off more than 42,000 debts caused by "office errors", totalling $22.6 million over the past five years.
The evolution of human fatherhood
Human fathers put more time and energy into rearing their offspring than most other mammalian dads. Dr Lee Gettler is an anthropologist who focuses on fathering and the biology of fatherhood. He's… Audio
Police pay talks stall, union prepares for arbitration
Negotiations over a new pay agreement for police officers have hit a brick wall, with the Police Association saying the government has shown a lack of respect and for the job they do.
The… Audio
KiwiSaver providers urged to invest in start-ups
Ethical KiwiSaver provider Pathfinder is calling on its rivals to stump up more money to support fledgling start-ups.
Kiwis not reading financial products terms and conditions
A report looking into New Zealanders' monetary abilities has found many continue to make poorly informed choices about financial products.
A Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission, survey of… Audio
Police admit Criminal Proceeds Fund money may not be used in promised timeframes
The NZ Police has admitted it may not be able to make use of money granted through the Criminal Proceeds Fund within the timeframe it had promised.
Several police projects have been funded through… Audio
Insurance industry responds to FMA report
A report on the insurance industry has condemned it as indifferent to improving the treatment of customers.
The Financial Markets Authority review of 42 general insurance companies showed only two… Audio
Napier's National Aquarium told to improve standards or close
The National Aquarium is being told that unless it can improve standards, the facility may have to close and the animals put down.
Napier City Council - which owns and manages the aquarium - wants a… Audio
Financial knowledge, education = wealthier life
A new study has found that a person's financial knowledge, behaviour and psychology have even more influence over financial wellbeing than how much they earn. In other words the more financial… Audio
America's Cup organisers defend hosting despite loss
Despite costing the country $293 million, America's Cup organisers are still claiming the event was still a resounding success.
An evaluation report released by the Crown and Auckland Council shows… Audio
Banks' credit ratings raised on back of economic recovery
The credit rating outlook for the country's main banks has been raised because of the strength of New Zealand's economic recovery and management of the pandemic.
Financial Planner Liz Koh - The Bank of Mum and Dad
It's every parent's dream to see their children succeed in life and sometimes that means helping them along the way. But how much help should children get? Financial planner, Liz Koh says people with… Audio
Demand for ethical investments rising worldwide - report
Responsible investment is capturing a greater share of the market and forcing behavioural change, a new report finds.
Why interest rates are rising while the OCR is on hold
Last week was a big one for economists. Rising interest rates and a record increase to inflation. So what does it all mean? Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about what's going on. Audio
Why red meat is getting more expensive
If you feel like red meat is more expensive than it used to be, you're right.
The price of some of the most common cuts has risen well beyond inflation.
Farah Hancock reports on how New Zealanders… Audio
Emergency relief funds announced
The Government is committing six hundred thousand dollars in emergency relief to the districts of Buller and Marlborough to help deal with the flooding.
The announcement came after Acting Minister… Audio
What does inflation rise mean for our spending and saving?
Inflation has hit a ten year high, meaning our food is more expensive, fruit and veges in particular.
Latest stats for the June quarter show prices have shot up more than 7 percent since March and… Video, Audio
The rise of 'Finfluencers' on social media
If you're on any social media platforms, you will definitely have encountered the dreaded 'influencers' but what about 'Finfluencers'? NZ Herald journalist and podcaster Frances Cook joins Jesse to… Audio
Fundraising challenge taking on the world's steepest street
Back in March, one young man took on the challenge of running 654km in less than a week for suicide awareness. Each kilometer that 22-year-old Matt Fenn ran represented a kiwi who died by suicide last… Audio
Unemployment down, but are jobs enough to cover rising costs?
The government's counting another drop in unemployment numbers as a win - but others say they don't paint the whole picture.
Over the past three months, more than 31,000 people found jobs and got off… Audio