Money
Budgeting: student edition
Money week is taking place at the University of Auckland until the end of the week. The idea is to encourage students to be more pro-active in the management of their finances. Audio
Should the Ambulance service be nationalised?
Intensive care paramedic Dean Brown has written an open letter to the Government stating in it "our plea to you is to have the ambulance service in New Zealand, which is in crisis, be nationalised and… Audio
New form of carbon payments for forest owners
Forest owners are to be paid by a different method for the carbon their trees absorb, the government has announced.
Evening business for Tuesday 26 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Boss asks worker to pay for training
A woman who had been working for just over a month at an Auckland bar, was asked to pay $888 to cover the costs of on-the-job waitressing training when she resigned. Audio
Kiwisaver: Are you investing in guns?
Out of 254 Kiwisaver investment funds on the market, just 16 are weapons free. An online service will be launching soon called Mindful Money, which can help people invest ethically. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm Rainy Day Money
Having some money that you can easily access when things go wrong is one of the most important aspects of managing your finances. Audio
Finance expert worried Christchurch victims uninsured
A Muslim economics and finance professor is worried victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings don't have life insurance, leaving their family out of pocket. Faruk Balli from Massey University, says… Audio
Insurance buyers should be warned on policy changes - Faafoi
The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister has ruled out the idea of a state-owned insurance company becoming a reality any time soon, but says firms need to communicate changes better. Audio
Tolaga Bay still littered with logs months after slash inundation
The fight for compensation for East Coast locals affected by a tidal wave of forestry debris is set to ramp up as all companies charged by the Gisborne District Council say they're not guilty. Video, Audio
Eric Watson’s Cullen Group ordered to pay $112m to IRD
The High Court has confirmed high profile businessman Eric Watson's company Cullen Group must pay its $112 million bill to IRD after it set up an elaborate structure to avoid paying tax. Audio
Indian priests say they've been exploited by local temple
Two Indian priests say they've been exploited since coming to work in New Zealand, earning just $1000 and $2000 respectively for six months work. They say they worked long hours and had no holidays… Audio
DHBs face million dollar bills after underpaying holiday pay
Thousands of health workers may be owed millions of dollars because of years of underpayments under the Holidays Act. But after three years trying to untangle the mess, the district health boards are… Audio
DHBs owe staff millions in holiday pay
Some health boards are facing bills that could run into the millions because they've been underpaying staff for years. The Government says the boards and unions are working to figure out which health… Audio
IAG cautious about insuring Wellington residents
IAG, the parent company of insurance brands AMI and State, will no longer take on any new customers in the Wellington area. Chief executive of the Insurance Broker's Association Gary Young says since… Audio
Question of the Day
Would you miss cash if it left for good ? when was the LAST time you used cash. Audio
About 200 fake Six60 tickets presented at concert's gates
About 200 concertgoers were refused entry to the Six60 concert at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night when they tried to enter with "fraudulent tickets".
$10m deficit shows toll roads don't add up, say opponents
New Zealanders owe almost $10 million in unpaid tolls and administration fees for travelling on the country's toll roads.
Western Springs speedway: No cash available for extension - council
The Auckland Council arm that ended the Western Springs speedway's lease says it hasn't got the money to keep the sport running at the site.
Home detention for accountant who evaded $1m in tax
An Auckland accountant has been sentenced to a year's home detention for evading $1.04 million in tax and fraudulently claiming $85,000 in GST refunds.
