Money
Facebook unveils Libra digital currency
Facebook says it'll roll out a digital currency called Libra next year that would allow its billions of users around the world to make financial transactions online. It's partnered with 28 companies… Audio
Clarity needed from ANZ on CEO’s departure – Grant Robertson
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says ANZ has questions to answer following the departure of its CEO after revelations he passed off wine storage and chauffeur driven cars as business expenses. Video, Audio
Iran to breach limit of stockpiled uranium
Iran says it will breach the limit on its stockpile of enriched uranium that was set under a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran's atomic energy agency says it has quadrupled production of the… Audio
ANZ boss excused where staff would be punished - union
First Union general secretary Dennis Maga says departing ANZ chief executive David Hisco's actions - using company expenses for a chauffeur-driven car and wine storage - were especially galling when… Audio
ANZ boss' spending: 'Is it really that bad?'
Pressure is mounting on ANZ's chairman Sir John Key after it was revealed its long-serving chief executive was embroiled in an expenses scandal.
David Hisco has left one of New Zealand's most… Audio
Jacinda Ardern on Oranga Tamariki inquiry, ANZ boss departure
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the controversy surrounding departing ANZ boss David Hisco is an employment matter and the responsibility of the bank.
"Ultimately what we are talking about here… Audio
Sir John Key should go from ANZ board - former BNZ chair
ANZ staff are said to be furious that they've been helping to pay for their chief executive's lavish lifestyle while they've struggled for a pay rise.
The bank's chair Sir John Key revealed the chief… Audio
ANZ staff furious as boss leaves over dodgy spending
ANZ staff are said to be furious that they've been helping to pay for their chief executive's lavish lifestyle while they've struggled for a pay rise.
The bank's chair, Sir John Key, on Monday… Audio
Pay offer 'gutting' for principals of small schools
The pay offers aimed at breaking the deadlock in the teachers' pay dispute have come as a kick in the guts for hundreds of small primary school principals, who say they will end up receiving less pay… Audio
Creditors would have to offer farmers mediation under proposed law
Banks wanting to foreclose on farmers will be forced to head to mediation first, under proposed new law. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor discussed the Farm Debt Mediation Bill with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
ANZ CEO leaves due to 'blind spot' on recording expenses – John Key
ANZ chairman John Key says departing CEO David Hisco believed he had authority to spend tens of thousands of dollars on chauffeured cars, but resigned because of a "lack of transparency" in recording… Video, Audio
Auckland mayor urges radical reform of Building Act
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is calling for radical reform of the Building Act and Building Code saying it's time to put an end to the council and ratepayers paying out for shoddy building practices.
He… Audio
Markets Update for 17 June 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Wealthy donors slow to follow through on Notre Dame pledges
The billionaire French tycoons who pledged hundreds of millions in financial aid to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have not yet paid a penny, officials say.
Health sector 'drowning in a sea of red ink' - Woodhouse
The opposition is blaming the latest financial results for DHBs, which forecast a year-end deficit of $390 million, on a lack of leadership by the government.
Markets Update for 13 June 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Tooth decay prevention would save surgeries - dentists
The Dental Association says if the government spent more on preventing tooth decay in children it would save millions in hospital costs as well as sparing families a lot of pain and stress.
Latest… Audio
Evening Business for Tuesday 11th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Port Tarakohe eyed for growth by Provincial Growth Fund
A sleepy Golden Bay port is set for a boom.
The Tasman District Council has been awarded $250,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund to investigate ways the council owned Port Tarakohe could grow to… Audio
