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How will businesses, renters & mortgage holders get through ?
Jarrod Kerr Chief Economist for Kiwibank talks to Kathryn Ryan about how is the economy going to keep ticking over during the crisis? He says banks are stronger than they were during the Global… Audio
Covid-19 lock down - what next for workers?
Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni speaks with Kathryn Ryan about the financial assistance available to people no longer able to work due to Covid-19 restrictions, and what help there is… Audio
Coronavirus: Unions on business package extension
The Government is putting $4 billion extra into boosting support for businesses and workers.
A cap for wage subsidies in last week's rescue package has been removed which means all businesses are now… Audio
Coronavirus: Reserve Bank moves to quantitative easing
After making an emergency cut to the Official Cash Rate last week to an all-time low of 0.25percent, the Reserve Bank is taking further steps to cushion the economic impact of the Coronavirus… Audio
Reserve Bank bond moves
The Reserve Bank's stepped in with more economic support through a 30-billion dollar buy back of government bonds. Audio
Reserve Bank buys back bonds
The Reserve Bank has announced it will buy back up to 30-billion dollars worth of government bonds to further boost the economy.
The move, known as quantitative easing, is aimed at giving more funds… Audio
Australian pubs, indoor and sporting venues to close
Australia has announced a crackdown on gatherings which will see the closure of indoor venues, including pubs, clubs, sporting and religious venues from midday tomorrow in response to the coronavirus…
New Zealand actress in 'spirals of anxiety' over Covid-19
Kim Crossman was already into the sixth day of a self-quarantine period when it was announced on Friday that the city of Los Angeles was going into lockdown due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Audio
US senators accused of insider trading
Four US senators are under scrutiny over claims they used insider knowledge about the impending coronavirus crisis to sell shares before prices plummeted.
How to help struggling businesses
Dr David Wilson explains to The Panel ways he thinks the Government can help during the coronavirus pandemic. Audio
Reserve Bank announcements
The Reserve Bank has announced a range of measures to support New Zealand's financial system. Audio
NZ, Australian dollars in freefall
The New Zealand dollar has been battered this afternoon, falling to an 11-year-low as it was caught up in the global selloff by investors seeking safety.
Call for UBI in NZ to ride out global depression
New Zealand should introduce a universal basic income in line with the national superannuation scheme, financial journalist Bernard Hickey says. Audio
Reaction to Govt's Covid business bail-out package
The Govt unveiled a 12.1 billion dollar package to combat Covid 19 yesterday. It is an unprecedented stimulus package ... more than the total of all three budgets new operating spending in this term… Audio
Reserve Bank to make an announcement this morning
The Reserve Bank looks set to announce an emergency rate cut.
The central bank has said it will make an announcement at eight o'clock this morning with a news conference later in the morning.
RNZ… Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis more concerned about impact on economy than health
A recent survey shows New Zealanders are more concerned about the financial losses from Covid-19 than they are about the impact of the coronavirus to their health. Audio
US House leaders unveil financial package, including free coronavirus tests
Democrats in the US House of Representatives have unveiled proposals to help Americans affected by the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, including free testing for anyone who requires it.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm is back for her fortnightly money chat. Audio
UK cuts rates
The Bank of England has become the latest central bank to cut rates in response to the virus outbreak. Audio
Kiwisaver investments taking a hammering as markets react
Kiwisaver and other investments are taking a hammering after the markets were spooked by coronavirus. Financial advisor Martin Hawes talks about what can be done with the funds. Audio
