Money
Pacific migrants more likely to be lower paid
A new study focused on Pacific migrants has found they're more likely to be lower paid or receive benefits than other non-Pacific migrants. Researcher Isabelle Sin joins me to talk about how limited… Audio
Govt defends Sir Michael Cullen’s $1000 a day pay cheque
The government is defending still paying Sir Michael Cullen $1000 a day as the head of the Tax Working Group, which delivered its final report last month. Audio
Queenstown locals to have say on local visitor tax
Tourists have warned they'll give Queenstown a second thought if a local visitor tax is imposed in the resort town. The Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted unanimously to hold a referendum on… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: When couples differ over money
Couples often differ over money - and unless you can deal with them, such differences will at least create tensions, and sometimes cause breakups. Audio
Avondale: Loved, neglected, revitalised
The well-worn but well-loved inner west Auckland suburb of Avondale is set to get its first taste of revitalisation after years of neglect. A $21 million community centre is planned for the heart of… Audio
Nurses say pay rates don't reflect demands of job
Nurses have told MPs they are highly skilled professionals but their pay rates mean they still struggle to pay their bills. On Wednesday, the Nurses Organisation appeared before the parliamentary… Audio
Burial costs push families to cremate loved ones
The increasing cost of burials is leaving low income families with no choice but to turn to cremation even if it's against their beliefs. People who are struggling financially can get funeral grants… Audio
Rising burial costs forcing families to cremate loved ones
The increasing cost of burials is leaving low income families with no choice but cremation. People who are struggling financially can go to Work and Income to get a funeral grant - but the most they… Audio
Charity co-founder challenges govt over animal evacuations
The co-founder of a charity that evacuates animals during disasters is fuming over what he says are threats from government officials not to fund his work. Audio
Hospitals would struggle in event of disaster - nurses' union
MPs have been warned that public safety is being put at risk because many nurses can't afford to live within walking distance of hospitals. Audio
Māori seek fair treatment under a capital gains tax
Māori interests don't want special treatment under a proposed capital gains tax, but they do want fair treatment. The Tax Working Group has suggested in the interests of equity, possible exemptions or… Audio
Migrant workers allegedly exploited by Bottle O store
Migrant Workers Association says at least three workers at Bottle O franchises operated by Ravinder Arora have been paid below the minimum wage for years, and in some cases, it's claimed they were… Video, Audio
New Zealand edges closer to open banking
Banks will need to loosen their grip on customers' private data as New Zealand edges toward open banking.
Local business wants to sideline much-maligned Viagogo
A local outfit is vying to replace the much-maligned ticket re-seller Viagogo. The Government has released a proposal to cap the price at which people can resell tickets so concert-goers don't pay… Audio
Auckland Council fights its own development arm in court
The legal bills are racking up as Auckland Council effectively fights itself in a battle over a central Auckland development. The council, and its development arm Panuku, can't agree on an apartment… Audio
Capital gains tax 'won't make the blindest bit of difference' - Bridges
National leader Simon Bridges says the proposed capital gains tax would reduce retirement savings for an average earner's KiwiSaver. Audio
World League plan purely about money – RNZ reporter
RNZ rugby reporter Jo Porter joined Checkpoint from Japan, telling Lisa Owen the World League plan is purely about money. Audio
'New Zealand is joining the modern world, tax-wise'
If New Zealand introduces a capital gains tax, as has been recommended by the government's Tax Working Group, it would bring us in line with most other countries.
Fishing company fined $1m for under-reporting catch
A Hawke's Bay commercial fishing company has had a record breaking fine of more than $1 million imposed on it for sustained under reporting of its blue-nose catch. Audio
The cost of raising children
New research shows the cost of raising a family has risen more than 60 percent in the last five years, and the biggest cost is child care. Audio
