Money
Markets Update for 6 June 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Up to 450,000 NZers overtaxed in KiwiSaver rates errors - IRD
Inland Revenue is contacting 450,000 people to advise them they are on the wrong tax rate for their KiwiSaver and other managed funds.
450,000 people on wrong Kiwisaver tax rate
Kiwisaver fund providers are being told they should take more responsibility for making sure customers are on the right tax rate. Inland Revenue is writing to 450,000 people to advise them they have… Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 5th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Digital Services tax should follow OECD - tax expert
A tax expert is warning the government not to rush into taxing large online companies like Facebook, YouTube, Uber and Airbnb.
The government is considering a Digital Services Tax of two to three… Audio
Govt plans Digital Services Tax for online multinationals
The government is considering options for taxing online corporations such as Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Uber and Airbnb.
A Digital Services Tax of two to three percent on turnover is one of the… Audio
NZ digital sector backs govt online tax plan
The New Zealand digital sector is backing a government proposal to tax big online companies. The government says a tax on the turnover of companies like Facebook, Google, Uber and Airbnb is one… Audio
DOC gets $11m to protect staff from anti-1080 protesters
The Department of Conservation has been given nearly $11 million to keep staff safe amid increasing threats and violence from anti-1080 protesters.
Local sharemarket has worst day in seven months
Heightened trade tensions and fears about growth are spooking investors. The NZX-50 closed today down 166 points.
Kohanga reo staff brought to tears following $32m post-budget boost
Kohanga reo staff were brought to tears today as the government delivered a $32 million boost to help lift wages and pay voluntary workers. The post-budget announcement was unveiled in Wellington in… Video, Audio
DoC receives more than $10m for security against increasing attacks
Last week's Budget allocated $10.7 million to the Department of Conservation over four years, explicitly for security purposes amid increasing threats and violence from anti-1080 protesters. While… Audio
What is the link between risk-taking girls and the gender pay gap?
Researchers have revealed links between risk-taking girls and the gender pay gap. Audio
Dr Sharon Hoover: Mental health assistance in schools will transform lives
Dr Sharon Hoover is an expert in helping teachers, school counsellors and principals support students who are struggling with mental health issues. She speaks to Jim about how to help young people… Audio
Secondary schools face five weeks of industrial action
Parents are bracing themselves to cope with five weeks of industrial action from secondary teachers. Video, Audio
Evening Business for Friday 31st May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Paramedics and ambulance staff may be in for pay increase
Paramedics and ambulance staff could be in for a pay increase of just over six percent and shift allowances under a new deal being offered by St John. Audio
Recap: Labour unveils the Wellbeing Budget
The much-anticipated Wellbeing Budget has been unveiled by Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Follow RNZ's live blog for all the latest developments.
Budget 2019: Struggling community can't wait any longer
As NZ waits for the first Wellbeing Budget, Tamaki residents say they can't wait around any longer, with families evicted from their Housing NZ homes to make way for a housing development. Audio
Treasury's Budget breach not illegal - Bridges responds
Police have dropped an investigation into hacking of the Treasury website.
The Treasury admitted a weakness in its website meant people could access a limited amount of Budget information.
We cross… Audio
Ben Thomas, Bryce Edwards on Budget breach
The police have dropped an investigation into hacking of the Treasury website prompted by the leaking of supposedly secret Budget details.
The Treasury admitted a weakness in its website meant people… Audio
