Money
Penny dropping on benefits and risks of a cashless society
Opinion - The cashless society is coming - you can bet your last physical dollar on it, writes David Cohen.
Five O'Clock Markets for Friday 17 January 2020
For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
Struggling social work agency has to reject applicants over pay
An under-staffed social work agency has been turning away applicants because it can't afford to pay them enough.
5 O'Clock Markets for Thursday 16 January 2020
For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
Global sand shortage leading to murder and black markets
We think of the number of grains of sand on a beach as uncountable, and essentially infinite - but it turns out the world is actually running out of sand. Audio
5 O'Clock Markets for Monday 13th January 2020
For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
'Creepy Santa' comes down for the last time
Auckland's giant "creepy" Santa has watched over the CBD for the last time.
The 18-metre figure came down over the weekend, after last year it was decided he wouldn't go up again. And while it may… Audio
Insurance company requests 'heavy-handed' after anti-HIV drug disclosure
A man who revealed to an insurance company during an application that he took anti-HIV drugs has expressed frustration after being asked for blood tests and years of medical records.
Crisis donation and the Australian bush fires
There has been an ongoing storm on social media about donations and fundraising for supporting those impacted by the fires in Australia. Audio
Missing millionaire: Search on for $17m Lotto winner
Anyone who bought a Powerball ticket from the Market Store in Twizel for the draw on 28 December could be the mystery winner of a $17 million fortune.
CAA levies cause concern
The head of the New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association says a proposed hike in aviation fees and charges will hit rural areas hardest. Audio
Whakaari/White Island: Details of relief package released
More detail has been released about the government's $5 million business support package for Whakatāne and Westland.
The package is aimed at helping businesses affected by the Whakaari/White Island… Audio
Almost $1 million in cash seized by customs this year
Customs officials have seized almost $1 million in undeclared cash from international travellers in the past year - and they may not get it back.
The Gift of Economic Knowledge
In the spirit of giving, the Two Cents' team is answering your economic questions on Kiwisaver, property prices and mortgage rates. Audio
Pension for children no panacea
Susan St John of Child Poverty Action group says a "children's pension" is no panacea for children in poverty in New Zealand. Audio
Another minimum wage rise
The Government confirmed yesterday that the minimum wage will be going up by $1.20 next year. Audio
Whakatāne fishing, tour operators struggle after eruption
Meanwhile Whakatāne fishing and tour operators are losing thousands of dollars a day due to restrictions put in place following the Whakaari White Island eruption.
As they head in what is usually… Audio
Phil Twyford on National's infrastructure discussion document
The National Party would drop the government's Regional Fuel Tax if it were to get into government.
It's released it's discussion document on Transport and Infrastructure, which suggests dropping the… Audio
National Party proposes dropping fuel tax
The Auckland Regional Fuel Tax is for the chopping block under plans announced by the National Party.
The Opposition has released its Transport and Infrastructure discussion document.
Under the… Audio
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster defends Peter Jackson donations
Electoral returns show companies linked to Sir Peter Jackson donated $30,000 to the election campaign of Wellington Mayor Andy Foster.
Mr Foster won the October election by the slimmest of margins… Audio
