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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
MSD Minister discusses delayed reviews of sanctions cases
Thousands of women who had their benefits docked are still waiting for their cases to be reviewed more than two years after the Minister ordered MSD to take a second look.
The women had up to $28 a… Video, Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Mary Holm answers listener questions about their Kiwisaver options and personal finances. Audio
Ultra-cheap lending's days numbered after RBNZ announcement
The era of ultra-cheap money looks to be coming to an end after yesterday's Reserve Bank monetary statement.
It held the cash rate at 0.25 percent but halted the bond buying programme, which has… Audio
Top earning emergency housing provider owes thousands in wage subsidies, tax
A now defunct Auckland company which received nearly $15 million to house the homeless now owes the government tens of thousands of dollars in wage subsidies and tax payments.
Silverfern Property… Audio
Are interest rates set to rise?
ASB has raised its lending and deposits rates as a strong economy and growing inflation pressures signal an inevitable change in policy by the Reserve Bank. Kiwibank is also increasing its term… Audio
Cryptocurrency inquiry: MPs to investigate risks and benefits
MPs will hold an inquiry into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, looking into risks to users, the monetary system and the environment.