Money
Hardship grants hits record with $48m increase
The number of people seeking assistance to eat and live has hit a record high.
Largest Provincial Growth Fund payments to be audited
The Audit Office is going to take a targeted look at some of the payments made from the $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund. It's already audited two payments made by the Ministry of Business… Audio
Low satisfaction rates for major KiwiSaver providers
Customers are less-satisified with their Kiwisaver providers than ever - and are being charged more by their fund managers. This is revealed in Consumer NZ's latest survey of all thirteen Kiwisaver… Audio
$1.6m to fix Wellington bus system 'outrageous'
Contractors brought in to sort out Wellington's shambolic new bus rollout have been paid more than a million-and-a-half dollars to fix the problem. The new bus timetables and routes were launched in… Audio
Not known if women heard in National culture review - Simon Bridges
The National Party review into its culture may not have spoken to women from the party who are Members of Parliament, leader Simon Bridges says. Video, Audio
Three times more speed camera fines issued than year before
The number of fines handed out by static speed cameras last year was more than three times higher than the previous year, and 20 times more than it was in 2013. But while the number of tickets handed… Audio
Midwives union accepts pay boost offer
Midwives working in the public sector say it's been a long two years to settle with the government and it's hoping future negotiations are much smoother sailing. Members of the MERAS union have voted… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Chris Clarke
Philanthropist Chris Clarke is urging people to think carefully about who they donate to and why. Audio
Colleen Kirk: Why dog owners will pay more to save their pets' lives
Assistant Professor of Marketing at New York Institute of Technology in New York City Colleen Kirk followed up anecdotal evidence that dog owners are willing to pay more at the vets than cat owners. Audio
Middle class incomes stagnating
A new report shows the incomes of the middle class in the OECD are stagnating. The ultra-rich are getting more and the report says there will be political consequences because of this. Economics… Audio
Ross investors allowed access to 'confidential' ANZ documents
A Supreme Court ruling has opened the door for investors to learn more about the ANZ Bank's involvement in the Ross Asset Management Ponzi scheme.
Grant Robertson meets world financial heads in US
In the shadow of a gloomy International Monetary Fund forecast for economic growth, Finance Minister Grant Robertson is in Washington this week meeting financial heads from around the world. The IMF… Audio
Ban on foreign donations to NZ political parties considered
Parliament's Justice Select Committee is expected to consider banning foreign donations to political parties. The SIS has warned the Justice Select Committee that other countries have wanted to make… Audio
China facing biggest economic challenges ever - ANZ Bank chief economist Richard Yetsenga
The top economist at Australasia's biggest bank, ANZ, believes China is facing its biggest economic challenges ever.
ANZ Bank chief economist Richard Yetsenga said the biggest risks to global growth… Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 10th April
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Evening Business for Tuesday 9th April
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Evening Business News for Monday 8th April
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
From fast-fashion to a circular economy
In the UK alone there is an estimated 30 billion pounds’ worth of unused clothes sitting in wardrobes. Audio
Dozens of fake banknotes circulating in Canterbury
After almost 50 fake banknotes were found in circulation, the Reserve Bank is warning Canterbury businesses to look closely at the cash they are offered.
Evening Business for Friday 5th March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio