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Creditors would have to offer farmers mediation under proposed law
Banks wanting to foreclose on farmers will be forced to head to mediation first, under proposed new law. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor discussed the Farm Debt Mediation Bill with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
ANZ CEO leaves due to 'blind spot' on recording expenses – John Key
ANZ chairman John Key says departing CEO David Hisco believed he had authority to spend tens of thousands of dollars on chauffeured cars, but resigned because of a "lack of transparency" in recording… Video, Audio
Auckland mayor urges radical reform of Building Act
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is calling for radical reform of the Building Act and Building Code saying it's time to put an end to the council and ratepayers paying out for shoddy building practices.
He… Audio
Markets Update for 17 June 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Wealthy donors slow to follow through on Notre Dame pledges
The billionaire French tycoons who pledged hundreds of millions in financial aid to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have not yet paid a penny, officials say.
Health sector 'drowning in a sea of red ink' - Woodhouse
The opposition is blaming the latest financial results for DHBs, which forecast a year-end deficit of $390 million, on a lack of leadership by the government.
Markets Update for 13 June 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Tooth decay prevention would save surgeries - dentists
The Dental Association says if the government spent more on preventing tooth decay in children it would save millions in hospital costs as well as sparing families a lot of pain and stress.
Latest… Audio
Evening Business for Tuesday 11th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Port Tarakohe eyed for growth by Provincial Growth Fund
A sleepy Golden Bay port is set for a boom.
The Tasman District Council has been awarded $250,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund to investigate ways the council owned Port Tarakohe could grow to… Audio
NZers reluctant to insure against financial shocks
Cost and scepticism about insurance is making people reluctant to buy protection against financial shocks, but not doing so is a "high stakes gamble".
Justin Lester discusses Wellington insurance price rises
Insurance companies are telling home owners in Wellington they will have to get used to higher premiums.
Wellington's mayor Justin Lester hosted an insurance forum yesterday amid concern from… Audio
Murupara fights to keep its only bank open
Residents in the Bay of Plenty town of Murupara are fighting for the town's only bank to stay open.
New Zealand Credit Union hasn't been handling any cash since the town's sole ATM was ripped from… Audio
Junior doctors' strikes: DHBs pay more than $19m for cover
Strikes by junior doctors this year have cost district health boards more than $19 million and there's no end in sight.
Murupara's cash withdrawal woes: 'We have to turn them away'
Murupara stores are having to refuse cash withdrawals as the community deals with a dwindling amount of cash after the theft of the town's sole ATM machine.
What's behind Wellington's insurance price hike?
As insurance premiums rise sharply in Wellington, the mayor is setting up a taskforce to look at how the industry is functioning in the capital.
But an insurance expert says New Zealanders need to… Audio
Evening Business for Monday 10th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
BNZ: Regional branches safe for three years but no guarantee for main centres
The Bank of New Zealand has promised to keep its regional branch network at its current level at least until 2022.
Evening business for Friday 7th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Don't need your superannuation? Donate it!
Around one percent of people who qualify for superannuation never claim it. Now a new organisation has sprung up which allows you to donate unclaimed super to charity. Audio
