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Drivers pay too much as fuel companies own the pipes - report
Drivers are paying too much at the petrol pump because the big fuel companies have a stranglehold on the market - and the infrastructure.
A draft market study by the Commerce Commission has found the… Video, Audio
Cancer Society donates $2m to research project
The Cancer Society is donating $2 million to fund a new research project that will focus on cancer prevention and support. Otago University, Massey University and Victoria University will join forces… Audio
Markets Update for 20 August 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
‘Fuel market is not as competitive as it could be’ - ComCom
The Commerce Commission has just released the preliminary findings from its market study into the retail fuel market. The government asked the consumer watchdog to carry out the study in response to… Audio
Legendary back country pub on the market for $2.1m
If you've ever fancied owning one of New Zealand's archetypal back country pubs now's your chance. Whangamomona Hotel in eastern Taranaki is more than 110 years old, and it's on the market for a cool… Audio
Critics slam govt plan to put lid on foreign gambling websites
As online gambling booms in New Zealand, the government wants to change the law to stop people spending millions on foreign betting and casino websites. But critics say any law change would lead to… Audio
Markets Update for 19 August 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
‘Greenland is open for business, it’s not for sale’
President Donald Trump's desire to purchase Greenland has been met with derision, but it's also given the people of Denmark a reminder of the importance of the world's biggest island. The US president… Audio
Govt details $54 million plan to prevent homelessness
Keeping people in their rentals is the new focus to stop people from becoming homeless. Yesterday the government announced an $54 million to help prevent homelessness, of which $31 million will be… Audio
Govt plan a 'critical step' towards ending homelessness
Groups working with the homeless are describing the government's new plan to tackle the problem as a critical step towards ultimately ending homelessness. The Government is spending $54 million to… Audio
Why your bank is not really your friend
Why do banks get away with behaving so badly? There's been a run of activity lately that raises questions about whose side your banker is really on. Audio
Steve Katz: Woodstock was an entirely uncomfortable experience
Former Blood, Sweat & Tears guitarist Steve Katz joins Jim to discuss his memories of Woodstock 50 years on and why he feels the festival has been viewed by many through rose-tinted glasses. Audio
Evening business for Friday 16th August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
World markets regain composure this morning
World markets have regained composure this morning. Brad Gordon from Hobson Wealth Partners is in our Auckland studio. Audio
Evening business for Thursday 15th August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Solving the World's Problems
Rebecca Stevenson, National Business Editor for Stuff, has been thinking about whether money can buy you happiness. Obviously the answer is no, but it can buy you less stress - and more choice. Audio
James Rickards: how to protect your wealth
New York Times best-selling author, and economic and investment advisor James Rickards says the past decade is proof that the most devastating financial crisis is just around the corner. Audio
Further questions over ANZ house sale
An ANZ shareholder is raising further questions about the sale of an Auckland residential property to the bank's former chief executive David Hisco and his family. KiwiSaver provider Simplicity, which… Audio
Navigating the confusing waters of monetary policy
Newsroom's Bernard Hickey explains the latest OCR drop, what it means, and predicts its direction a year out. Audio
Older couples joining households - the legal lowdown
Auckland barrister Sandra Grant says older couples need to consider how they want their assets to be treated, under current property law and under proposed changes. Audio