Money
Political lines drawn on future of public media
The political battle lines have been drawn over the future of public broadcasting, with National coming out strongly against a plan to create one public broadcaster to replace RNZ and TVNZ.
RNZ has… Video, Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm answers more of your questions today about KiwiSaver and takes a further look at why some people have not joined. Audio
National bids KiwiSaver-style scheme to replace fees-free study
The National Party is floating the idea of replacing Labour's tertiary fees-free policy with a scheme like KiwiSaver to pay for university or polytech courses.
The Opposition Party has released a… Audio
Retirement village contracts to be simplified: sector
Retirement village operators say they are moving to simplify and clarify contracts with residents after criticism from the government watchdog. The Commission for Financial Capability reviewed the… Audio
Three deaths reported after epilepsy drug switch
Three deaths have been reported to the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring after Pharmac forced patients using the medicine Lamotrigine to switch brands.
About 11,000 people - most with epilepsy… Video, Audio
Peters privacy case: Boyle defends naming in Minister's briefing
The former Ministry of Social Development boss says it wasn't possible to brief his Minister about the full implications of Winston Peters' pension overpayment, without naming him.
Brendan Boyle is… Audio
Midday Markets for 11 November 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Grant Cotty of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio
Shoppers pull back spending on furniture, food and liquor
Lower interest rates don't seem to have tempted shoppers to open up their wallets. Audio
Will Singles' Day take off in New Zealand?
You may have seen ads popping up for 'Singles' Day', as retailers push for New Zealand shoppers to get on board with what's becoming a new global shopping trend on November 11.
Singles' Day was… Audio
Market Update for 11 November 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Audio
Experiences will make you happier than material things
Cornell professor Tom Gilovich has done four studies over the years looking at what brings us happiness - experiences or things? He came to the common conclusion that happiness is ultimately derived… Audio
Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams now highest paid union, league player
Sonny Bill Williams is now reportedly the highest paid player in either code of rugby in the world after confirmation of his move to the Toronto Wolfpack Super League club.
Williams' future was in… Video, Audio
Midday Markets for 11 October 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King of Craigs Investment Audio
Midday Markets for 7 November 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley of Craigs Investment. Audio
Market Update for 7 November 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Audio
Peters described as 'indignant, defensive' in privacy case
"Indignant and defensive" - that's how Winston Peters has been described upon learning he'd been paid too much superannuation over some seven years.
The High Court in Auckland heard from the Ministry… Audio
Record low interest rates and supply shortage lift property market
The average national house value is now at $697,204, and according to QV one of the factors driving prices is a lack of supply.
Europe's loss could be NZ wine industry's gain
New Zealand wine exporters may be in line to reap some benefits after the US slapped a new tariff on European wine imports. Audio
Two thirds of people aren't saving enough to retire
New research suggests most people won't have saved enough to last them through their retirement years. Audio
Anti-money laundering compliance costs real estate industry
The real estate industry says it's spent about 20-million dollars complying with anti-money laundering laws and expects to spend at least that much every year to keep compliant. Audio