Money
Novopay chases teachers over historic over-payments
Novopay has referred a teacher to a debt collection agency because she owes money from four years ago when she was incorrectly paid sick leave. Video, Audio
Nights' Pundit-Economics
Nights' Economist, Brian Easton questions whether the Labour-led Government will significantly change economic policy from the one that the previous National Government bequeathed them. Audio
Bitcoin, Blockchain and boats
We ask out panelist economic commentator Bernard Hickey for his thoughts on the latest Bitcoin trouble, a loophole in the UK that could see huge profits from the cryptocurrency untaxed. Audio
Bob Hoffman - Online advertising
Former advertising CEO Bob Hoffman makes it his business to call out the industry for feeding fake news, clickbait and cat videos online to collect data from people. His blog, Adcontrarian, with its… Audio
Northland takes the lead to lift women out of "period poverty"
Many families in small rural communities can't afford to buy sanitary items, like pads and tampons, so there's a campaign in Northland to encourage women to switch to reusable silicone menstrual cups.
…Online investing
With all the talk of bitcoin and the housing market you may be thinking it's time to get in on this investing business - but how do you start? Video, Audio
Insurance council warns home owners to check policies for holiday rental cover
The Insurance Council says home owners renting out their properties over summer need to check they are covered for any damage or loss caused by holiday tenants. Audio
Christmas spending up
Christmas spending appears to be up on last year as people try to squeeze in some last-minute shopping. Audio
Low paid workers get pay rise in April
More than 150 thousand New Zealand workers will get a pay rise in April when the minimum wage goes up. Audio
Lotto's humble millionaire
When Lou Te Keeti won 10.3 million dollars in the Lotto Powerball this year, he made a couple of unlikely decisions - one was to go public, and the other was to stay put. There have been no lavish… Audio
Trump to sign bitterly fought tax overhaul
US House of Representatives Paul Ryan has past the biggest overhaul of the US tax code in 30 years into law. The sweeping US$1.5 trillion bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. The… Audio
Principal refuses to discuss expense allegations
A principal who got a trip to Fiji and $550 to spend on his wellbeing is refusing to answer questions about other expense payments and practices at his school. David Wallis has confirmed Manurewa West… Audio
The long fight for the Christchurch catherdral resoration
Mark Belton is from the group Restore Christchurch Cathedral discusses the decision to repair the heritage site. Audio
Christchurch ratepayers to pay $10m cathedral grant
Christchurch ratepayers will have to foot part of the bill to help repair the city's quake-ravaged Anglican cathedral. Audio
Parliament's cleaners to get living wage
All cleaners and caterers at Parliament will be paid the living wage by 2020.
Parliament's cleaners on track for living wage
Parliament's cleaners and caterers have faught for years for decent pay. This afternoon the Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard announced the timeline to get there - they'll jump to roughly 21 dollars… Audio
Bronwyn Coate: why Da Vinci's 'Salvator Mundi' broke records
Is art really worth the value it reaches at auction? Take Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi - that fetched $US450m at a Christie's auction recently. Or in NZ, a Colin McCahon work recently broke the… Audio
Govt warned spending plans may fail if economy weakens
There are warnings the Government's plans to alleviate child poverty and boost health and education spending could come unstuck if the economy isn't as strong as expected. The Government's books were… Audio
CEO salaries: How much is too much?
The Government says it will consider moves to rein in rapidly rising salaries for top public servants. Yesterday, for the first time, State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes named three crown… Audio
