Money
Tenants' advocates seek further protections
Several community organisations say tenants should not have to pay more than 30 percent of their income on rent.
Nearly 30,000 more on jobseeker benefit since lockdown
In the four weeks since it was announced the country was going into lockdown, 33,000 more people have ended up on the benefit.
Paypal sees surge in New Zealanders spending online
New Zealanders are buying up large on board games, home entertainment, education materials and alcohol.
The number of us using the electronic payment service PayPal for our online shopping has… Video, Audio
Air NZ confirms refunds available for its cancelled US flights - Consumer
Checkpoint has been extensively covering the issue of Air New Zealand refusing refunds for customers whose flights were cancelled due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
On Friday night Consumer NZ's Jessica… Audio
Supermarket staff bonus pay ends before it is given
As New Zealand's level 4 lockdown comes to end, Countdown and Foodstuffs workers who were promised a 10 percent pay bonus for their frontline duties will lose it.
Staff have not seen any extra money… Audio
Could a cash drop for every kiwi help stem the fallout?
The government hasn't ruled out giving a cash sum to everyone to stimulate the economy but will it help? Associate Professor Susan St John from the University of Auckland Business School and founding… Audio
Otago Uni commits $1.5m for student hardship fund
It will be the largest hardship initiative in the university's history, with applications open early next month.
Call for New Zealanders to get one-off cash payment to spark economy
Kiwibank economists are calling for a cash injection once we leave level 3 restrictions - putting money straight into New Zealanders' wallets - to help ignite economic activity. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
How are your finances looking four weeks into Lockdown? Financial author and journalist Mary Holm looks at whether you should take advantage of lower mortgage rates, if it would be wise to defer your… Audio
Markets Update for 23 April 2020
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Coronavirus: Whakatāne media donating to businesses
Whakatāne media organisations plan to give $750 vouchers to about 1000 local business next week to try to bring the town back to life and get them spending again.
Radio 1XX and the family-owned… Audio
Coronavirus: Should NZ offer visas to high-value investors?
Offering visas to high-value overseas investors could be a good way to quickly inject capital into the economy.
The Times in London suggests rich Americans are turning to New Zealand for sanctuary… Audio
Covid-19 and cancelled flights - what are your rights?
Outdated consumer laws in New Zealand could mean travellers grounded due to Covid-19 are stuck with thousands of dollars in airline credits they may never get to use.
Checkpoint has spoken to several… Video, Audio
Pharmac scraps lung cancer drug funding plan
Pharmac has pulled out of a plan to fund a lung cancer drug that would have helped at least 1,400 patients a year, saying it can no longer afford to make the investment.
The move has dashed hopes… Audio
More money set aside by government to help welfare and food needs
The government has approved a further $30 million to help meet immediate welfare and food needs due to Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Reserve Bank looking to lift limits on home loans
The Reserve Bank is looking at removing the limits on home loans to low-deposit borrowers to help counter the economic downturn.
Deputy governor Geoff Bascand says loan-to-value ratios were designed… Audio
Coronavirus: Queenstown tenants face high rents, no income
Queenstown is facing a new wave of rental challenges as some tenants face high rents with limited to no income.
While the district council and some landlords are offering rent relief, many say… Audio
Migrant workers in Queenstown without jobs, food
Some migrant workers in Queenstown have been stranded without pay for weeks, the Salvation Army says.
The Warehouse to cut salaries and wages of some staff
The Warehouse says it needs to cut salaries and wages, because it cannot reopen stores until the country moves to Covid-19 alert level 2.
Auditor-General warns Niue over poor record-keeping and misspending
New Zealand's Auditor-General has warned Niue over poor financial record-keeping, misused donor funds, and a budget blow-out of more than $NZ1 million.
