Money
What will businesses do when wage subsidy runs out?
Nearly 14,000 more people have taken up the wage subsidy last week and more than 466,000 jobs are still being supported by the government's scheme.
The scheme will come to an end in just under a… Video, Audio
Red Cross fears foreign nationals in hardship, not accessing help
Red Cross says thousands of foreign national visa holders in the country may be living in hardship and unaware of the government's $37 million programme of help. There are 355 thousand foreign… Audio
Government delays hospital workers interim payout
The government has put the kaibosh on hopes hospital workers owed three quarters of $1 billion could get an interim payout early.
Workers will have to wait until into next year or even longer, seven… Audio
Supermarket 'specials' often not so special - Consumer NZ
Hunting for discounts and specials is a key part of any visit to the supermarket.
A survey has found that some products are on special so often that shoppers can't be sure of how much items are… Audio
Up to 50,000 Aucklanders could lose jobs due to Covid-19
Auckland is holding a crisis summit today to work out a Covid recovery plan for the city's fragile economy.
Its tourism and economic development agency, Ateed, is predicting 40,000 to 50,000… Audio
What to do if you win lotto
Most of have daydreamed about what we would do if we won Lotto. Jesse speaks to the author of 'Sudden Money and how to Handle it', Nick Crawford. Audio
Call for education funding to be redirected to more urgent need
Teachers are unanimous in their call for funding from Communities of Learning to be redirected to other educational endeavours that have a more urgent need. Secondary Schools association vice… Audio
Call for tax on inherited wealth in New Zealand
A New Zealand tax expert is calling for a tax on inherited wealth. Audio
Chatham Islands nabs $40 million for 'shovel-ready' projects
The Chatham Islands is set to nab nearly $40 million in funding for infrastructure projects.
High on the list are much-needed upgrades to the Chatham's airport, including a new runway.
The money… Audio
Primary principals want end to $100m school cluster scheme
Hundreds of principals are urging the government to scrap a divisive education scheme that costs a $100 million a year, most of it in extra pay for teachers and principals.
The Principals Federation… Audio
Landmark research shows what makes a successful relationship
The secret to a successful relationship doesn't come down to who you're with, or your partner's personality traits, but the dynamic you build with them. Professor Samantha Joel joins the show to… Audio
Canterbury leads way in SMEs' dramatic rise in turnover
Small businesses have seen a phenomenal rebound in revenue for June.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today financial author and journalist Mary Holm discusses economic wellness. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today financial author and journalist Mary Holm discusses economic wellness. Audio
Fiordland fight against invasive seaweed under threat
An invasive seaweed is threatening Fiordland's underwater and conservation groups are worried that money used to fight it will soon dry up.
Undaria has established itself in many parts of New Zealand… Video, Audio
Minister overseeing isolation, quarantine discusses new charges
New Zealanders who enter the country temporarily, or who leave after planned regulations come into force will be charged for managed isolation, the government has announced.
The Minister responsible… Video, Audio
Covid-19 managed isolation costs - what you need to know
New Zealanders coming home for a holiday, or those coming back from trips overseas will have to stump up for their Covid-19 managed isolation costs.
The government has announced it will only impose… Video, Audio
Explainer: Who pays, who's exempt from managed isolation fees
The government expects to recoup only about $10 million from its new managed isolation charges - a fraction of the scheme's $500m cost.
Millennium and Copthorne hotel chain says outlook 'grim' despite $38.9m profit
The hotel group has posted an increased half-year profit courtesy of a tax break, but issued a dire warning for the sector's immediate future.
Fiordland faces 40 percent unemployment after storms, Covid-19
Fiordland is facing up to 40 percent unemployment with many tourism business saying they're unsure about their future.
This year the region has been hit by severe flooding that cut access to Milford… Video, Audio
