Money
KiwiSavers now need to actively choose to invest in oil, gas
The Government has changed the rules for KiwiSaver and banned default funds from investing in fossil fuels.
Default investments are assigned to people when they register for KiwiSaver- some of which… Audio
Covid-19: Travel ban could cause job losses, universities warn
Universities are warning staff cuts could be on the horizon as they grapple with the financial losses from the Covid-19 travel ban.
Thousands of students due to begin their studies are still stuck in… Audio
New KiwiSaver rules to ban certain investments
The government is revamping KiwiSaver rules to ban investing in fossil fuels and illegal weapons, and improve investment returns.
Probability out the door with big Lotto prizes
Professor Marc Wilson joins the show to explain why we are so driven to buy lottery tickets for the 'big one', despite the fact the odds become even more astronomical than they normally are in weeks… Audio
Kiwibank says 'bye to cheques
Today is the last day Kiwibank will take cheques, after reaching what the bank has called 'a tipping point'. Audio
The workplace perk aiming to put payday lenders out of business
More than a million New Zealanders live paycheck to paycheck. Feeling terror trying to buy something two days before pay day.
New technology could be the solution. Nikki Mandow investigates... Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Financial journalist and author Mary Holm is in to tell us why she disagrees with the result of a recent FMA debate on passive versus active funds, including KiwiSaver. Audio
The retirees getting super while earning more than $100K
More than 30,000 retirees are getting their super while earning more than $100,000, and it's costing taxpayers more than half a billion dollars a year. Audio
NZ Super costs up as NZ retirees on $100k passes 30,000
The number of New Zealand retirees getting their Super while earning more than $100,000 has topped 30,000 - costing taxpayers more than half a billion dollars each year.
Figures released to… Video, Audio
$42 million Powerball prize up for grabs
Lotto stores are expected to be busy today with a $42 million Powerball prize up for grabs tonight.
If struck it will be the second highest Powerball prize in history - a couple from the Hibiscus… Audio
Govt considering law changes so small businesses are paid on time
Small Business Minister Stuart Nash says he is willing to legislate to ensure payments within 20 days with interest imposed for late payments.
Covid-19: Forestry industry calls for benefit stand-down exemption
The forestry industry is in disbelief that the government won't yet consider scrapping the benefit stand-down period for those who've lost jobs due to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Finance Minister Grant… Audio
Child poverty no worse, no better - Children's Commissioner
No worse, but no better - that is the conclusion of the Children's Commissioner following the release of the latest child poverty statistics.
While the government is claiming it's lifted more than… Audio
Why you should always keep a $100 bill in your wallet
If you are the sort of person who keeps a $100 note in your wallet, you might be saving money without even trying. Professor Priya Raghubir from the NYU Stern School of Business joins the show to… Audio
Midday Markets for 21 February 2020
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Kidscan advocate for free sanitary products in schools
31 schools are providing the government-funded free school meals, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says they plan to extend it to 21,000 students in 120 schools by the start of next year. But there… Audio
Simon Bridges says he didn't know about second donation involved investigated by SFO
The Serious Fraud Office has laid charges relating to two donations made to the National Party - one in 2017 and one in 2018 - both of $100,000.
Corin Dann speaks to National Party leader Simon… Audio
IRD figures show more NZers are using Kiwisaver
Inland Revenue figures show that New Zealanders dipped into their Kiwisaver to the tune of $109 million with over 19,000 claims made to providers in 2019, well up on the year before. Audio
Home owners want government to share quake-strengthening costs
Owners of earthquake-prone apartments want the government to pay some of the cost of strengthening rather than offer low-interest loans.
Political party donations in New Zealand
News broke this week that police and the Serious Fraud Office will investigate the New Zealand First Foundation to see if it has breached the Electoral Act. This follows an announcement on the 29th of… Audio
