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Essential worker leave scheme: 70yo 'can't even sleep at night'
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has provided clarity over the essential workers' leave scheme after some confusion.
Coronavirus: DHB casual workers complain of cut hours
The nurses union says it's expecting hundreds of its members who have had their hours cut to take legal action against District Health Boards.
The Nurses Organisation says casual workers have had… Audio
Coronavirus: Students plead for financial help through lockdown
Tertiary students are hoping a promised government package will help students struggling to pay for essentials like food and power because of the lockdown.
Students associations say weekly student… Audio
A black cab driver in London
There are about 21,000 black cabs in London and many of them are also being used to provide free transport for patients. Karyn talks to Black Cab driver and muso, Geoff Hayden, about the situation for… Audio
Power co's promise compassion to older customers
Staying at home, online, watching TV, cooking more than we normally do... the powers bills are on the rise...and they need to be paid whether we've still got a job or not. Many older people are… Audio
Casual healthcare worker's Easter wish is 'normal life'
Work has disappeared and their savings are dwindling, but casual health workers hope they can help again.
Covid-19: EU announces €500bn rescue package
EU finance ministers have agreed to a €500bn ($NZ900bn) rescue package, but it's a far cry from what the European Central Bank had urged.
How to love lockdown leftovers
Are you finding cooking for your bubble to be a relentless, thankless task? Getting creative with leftovers can help, suggests *Lucy Corry*.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Mary discusses what you should and shouldn't be doing with your investments at the moment. Audio
Dramatic changes in consumer spending in March
Spending on eating out and accommodation plunged by $338 million, about a third, as the shutdown loomed and then came into effect, Stats NZ says.
Paywave limits go up from $80 to $200
Paywave limits will increase to reduce physical contact with PIN pads during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Domestic travellers eyed to keep luxury lodges viable after lockdown
New Zealand's largest export industry has taken a massive hit from the Covid-19 crisis, but some high-end tourism companies are now looking at a market closer to home in order to keep the doors open.
Coronavirus: Contactless card transaction limit increased
Paywave limits on debit and credit cards have been increased to $200 at some terminals around the country this morning. Previously only transactions of $80 or less were able to be completed without… Audio
Coronavirus: Schools need more financial support - Nikki Kaye
For anyone thinking that the end of a Level Four lockdown will automatically mean the kids can go back to school, take a deep breath.
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins has made it clear there will… Audio
Covid-19: Ethical KiwiSaver funds prove more resilient
KiwiSaver funds invested solely in ethical companies are outperforming other funds amidst market volatility.
Coronavirus: Employers keep wage subsidy for themselves
Some employers are not passing on all of the pandemic wage subsidy they're receiving for workers, and are instead pocketing the money for themselves.
The $585 a week subsidy requires employers to use… Audio
Coronavirus: NZ tourism operators getting creative
As the tourism industry takes a massive hit from the Covid-19 crisis, some high-end lodges are now looking to target more of the domestic market in order to keep the doors open.
They say they'll be… Audio
Coronavirus: Factory owner wants out of Spark bill
An Auckland small business owner says he's paying 100 percent for broadband in a shut up factory and it is not fair. Steve runs a small manufacturing busines supporting the construction sector.
RNZ… Audio
Coronavirus: Family plead for refund on trip to Europe
A family left out of a pocket for a trip to Europe is pleading with their agency to uphold a contract and refund their cash.
Covid-19 has turned the travel industry upside down, but should travel… Audio
BNZ extends its Community Finance programme
BNZ has extended the Community Finance programme it runs with Good Shepherd NZ, allowing $5m of no-interest loans to be accessed by families impacted by Covid-19. The bank says the loans of up to… Audio
