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KiwiSaver for over 65s
New research finds the majority of employers of workers who turn 65 stop paying the three per cent KiwiSaver contribution - effectively meaning a pay cut for these older workers. The Commission for… Audio
Tamihere’s plan ‘fundamentally reckless’ - Goff
Auckland's mayor is rubbishing John Tamihere's plan to freeze rates rises for three years, ditch the regional fuel tax, and ask landlords to hold off on rent hikes for the next three years. Phil Goff… Audio
Markets Update for 26 August 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
ANZ ruling 'more questions than answers'
A financial watchdog's criticism of ANZ bank is being described as raising more questions than it answers. The Financial Markets Authority has ruled that the bank should have disclosed the sale of a… Audio
Your Finances with Mary Holm
How often do you think about insurance, do you even have insurance and if you do is it the right type of insurance for your situation? Is the cover adequate? Audio
Pacific leaders launch petition for long-wanted cultural centre
Pacific leaders have launched a petition calling on Auckland Council for a cultural centre to keep their heritage alive and boost tourism. The community says they've been asking for one for years and… Audio
Wellington council spends $800k on controversial redevelopment
Wellington City Council has spent hundreds of thousands of ratepayer dollars trying to get the controversial Shelly Bay redevelopment off the ground - but with nothing to show for it. Nearly $800,000… Audio
Markets Update for 22 August 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Councils complain over lack of money to stop kauri dieback spread
Local councils have sent a scathing letter to government ministers complaining about the lack of money being put into stopping the spread of kauri dieback. The government has committed more than $20… Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 21st August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Petrol: Faafoi wants law change for better deal at pump
New Zealand drivers are being fleeced at the petrol pump, according to a Commerce Commission report.
The market study's found that many fuel companies are highly profitable, and getting better… Video, Audio
Drivers pay too much as fuel companies own the pipes - report
Drivers are paying too much at the petrol pump because the big fuel companies have a stranglehold on the market - and the infrastructure.
A draft market study by the Commerce Commission has found the… Video, Audio
Cancer Society donates $2m to research project
The Cancer Society is donating $2 million to fund a new research project that will focus on cancer prevention and support. Otago University, Massey University and Victoria University will join forces… Audio
Markets Update for 20 August 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
‘Fuel market is not as competitive as it could be’ - ComCom
The Commerce Commission has just released the preliminary findings from its market study into the retail fuel market. The government asked the consumer watchdog to carry out the study in response to… Audio
Legendary back country pub on the market for $2.1m
If you've ever fancied owning one of New Zealand's archetypal back country pubs now's your chance. Whangamomona Hotel in eastern Taranaki is more than 110 years old, and it's on the market for a cool… Audio
Critics slam govt plan to put lid on foreign gambling websites
As online gambling booms in New Zealand, the government wants to change the law to stop people spending millions on foreign betting and casino websites. But critics say any law change would lead to… Audio
Markets Update for 19 August 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
‘Greenland is open for business, it’s not for sale’
President Donald Trump's desire to purchase Greenland has been met with derision, but it's also given the people of Denmark a reminder of the importance of the world's biggest island. The US president… Audio
Govt details $54 million plan to prevent homelessness
Keeping people in their rentals is the new focus to stop people from becoming homeless. Yesterday the government announced an $54 million to help prevent homelessness, of which $31 million will be… Audio