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Coronavirus: Unemployment could hit double digits
The government is warning that unemployment could climb into the double digits as the fallout of Covid-19 continues.
New Zealand's unemployment rate has been in single digits since 1993.
Council of… Audio
DHB refuses to grant special leave to pregnant nurse
A pregnant nurse is angry and upset that the DHB she works for is refusing to give her special leave during the Covid-19 lockdown.
The woman says her midwife has advised her to isolate herself… Audio
Coronavirus: Dad welcomes time with kids during lockdown
For one father in Whanganui, the lockdown is a welcome opportunity to spend quality time with his children like he never has before. Harley Pomeroy has experienced months of stress as the impacts of… Audio
Businesses costs rise as the minimum wages goes up
New Zealand businesses face increased costs as the minimum wage increases from &17.70 an hour to $18.90. Audio
House prices were increasing before lockdown
The QV House Price Index data rose 6.1 percent in the year to March, with the average house price rising to $728,276. Audio
5700 approach ANZ for homeloan help
More than 5-thousand seven-hundred (5700) ANZ homeloan customers have contacted the bank seeking assistance with repaying their mortgage. Last week the Government announced an agreement with the banks… Audio
Mary Holm explains mortgage holidays
Financial journalist and author Mary Holm shares her advice about mortgage holidays. Audio
Funds tight? Kiwisaver should be last resort only
People are being urged not to dip into their Kiwisaver fund to get them through the Covid-19 lockdown.
It is possible to access Kiwisaver through a hardship grant, but the Retirement Commissioner… Audio
'You're just left in limbo ... we're sitting here struggling'
Government agencies may be working overtime to get wage subsidies to people during lockdown but many are still in the dark over what they are entitled to and when they will get it.
Coronavirus: Some businesses still unsure if they will get subsidies
Government agencies are working overtime to get wage subsidies to people during lockdown but many are still in the dark over what they are entitled to and when they will get it.
Eva Corlett reports.
…Coronavirus: ECE centres could get huge payout
Hundreds of childcare centres will be paid tens of millions of dollars for loss of income during the Covid-19 crisis thanks to a special insurance deal that excludes almost all other businesses.
The… Audio
Coronavirus: ECE to get insurance payouts
Hundreds of childcare centres will be paid tens of millions of dollars for loss of income during the Covid-19 crisis thanks to a special insurance deal.
The unusual arrangement with their insurance… Audio
Your Money Matters with Mary Holm
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm looks at getting a WOF for your KiwiSaver. Audio
Coronavirus: Government works to protect tenants
The Government has frozen rents and is protecting tenants from eviction during the Covid-19 lockdown, but there is some confusion about what is expected of tenants if they get into financial… Audio
Coronavirus: Economists say unemployment could hit 30pct
Senior economists are predicting unemployment to reach 15 percent, with one warning it could even hit 30 percent as Covid-19 brings the economy to a shuddering halt.
They say the sudden stop to most… Audio
Coronavirus: Senate agrees on $2 trillion relief package
It is a "wartime level of investment".
That's how the Senate republican leader, Mitch McConnell, described the colossal US$2 trillion stimulus package that's just been agreed between Senate leaders… Audio
Banking system in New Zealand secure, says ANZ boss
ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson says ANZ is ready to weather the Covid-19 crisis and that the financial system is sound.
Coronavirus: Renters want relief from mortgage scheme
A mortgage holiday repayment scheme is being warmly welcomed by landlords, but hitting all the wrong notes with some renters.
The government announced yesterday that banks have agreed people hit in… Audio
New Zealand taxpayers are set to guarantee loans
New Zealand taxpayers are set to guarantee loans to private businesses, an expansion of the Government's attempts to cushion the economy against Covid-19. Audio
Mortgage advisors expecting govt to announce repayments freeze
Mortgage brokers and advisors are expecting the Government to announce a freeze on mortgage repayments soon.
A rent increase freeze was already announced yesterday to give renters some securtity.
… Audio
