Money
NZ dollar tumbles to two year low vs US dlr
The New Zealand dollar has fallen to its lowest point in more than two years, against a host currencies. Audio
'I don't know where they would get that extra money from'
It is that time of year again when thousands of school children are signed up to holiday programmes.
Your Money with Mary Holm: KiwiSaver worries
Mary answers listeners' worries about KiwiSaver. They include: how to learn the basics of the scheme; whether the government can be trusted not to take the money; whether fees are ripping off children… Audio
Film subsidy payoff?
The Government's decided not to cap subsidies for our film industry, after concerns taxpayers were forking out millions without much benefit. Economic Development Minister David Parker reckons… Audio
NZ ratepayers group gets influx of registrations
Registrations are flowing in for a conference that aims to unite ratepayer groups around the country. The impetus has come from Kaipara, in Northland, where ratepayers have fought a long and bitter… Audio
Payout to assaulted prison guard a 'landmark decision'
A $56,000 payout to a Corrections prison officer left traumatised by an inmate's attack is being hailed as a landmark decision. The Employment Relations Authority has found the Department of… Audio
Kiwi died from neglect at private sanctuary - inquiry
The Department of Conservation allowed the country's largest privately-owned conservation project to show off kiwi to wealthy tourists without a permit, despite concerns being raised about the welfare… Audio
Discontent with local councils growing across NZ - expert
A specialist in local governance and politics says the formation of a New Zealand ratepayers' alliance is a sign of growing discontent with councils. Ratepayer groups from around New Zealand plan to… Audio
America's vanishing middle class
Professor Peter Temin applies a well-known economic model to outline a two track economy - one that is educated with good jobs, and another much larger sector where people are burdened with debt and… Audio
Auckland Council report reveals $600m surplus
Auckland Council has revealed rising leaky building costs, record infrastructure investment, and more staff earning six figure salaries.
Timing not good to talk further fuel price hike - AA
The government says ACC will have to make a compelling case before there is any increase in its petrol levy or the cost of vehicle registration. The corporation says increases are needed to help cover… Audio
ACC must make strong case for levy rise - Minister
The government says ACC will have to make a compelling case before there is any increase in its petrol levy or the cost of vehicle registration. The corporation says increases are needed to help cover… Audio
Motorists 'pretty uncomfortable with the amount they're already paying'
ACC's proposed increase in its motor vehicle levy could see motorists around the country paying more at the petrol pump, but AA says it's not the time for another tax.
Pay freeze for MPs
The government has used its powers to ignore the rules and pass a bill through all its stages at once to freeze MPs' pay. Audio
Cyrpto currency scams
A Rangiora man has lost $320k in a bitcoin scam after buying the crypto currency through a website. The Panelists contemplate the old-fashioned, boring ways of slowly but surely laying your nest egg.
…Tourism levy gets green light but will it make a difference for regions?
Kaikōura District Mayor is skeptical whether a national tourism levy will make a difference for regional communities.
Farm pests costing $2.3 billion in lost productivity
Pests targeting New Zealand pastures are costing up to $2.3 billion in lost productivity each year, an AgResearch study shows.
Waikato DHB nearly $2 million deeper into deficit
Filling nursing gaps has pushed the Waikato District Health Board deeper into the red to the tune of almost $2 million.
Oranga Tamariki social workers in line for 30% pay rise
Social workers expecting to receive a 30 percent pay rise say it's been a long time coming, but they're pleased they're finally being recognised for the responsibilities and long hours in what's a… Video, Audio
Simple capital gains tax unlikely after report
The possibility of a straight capital gains tax is looking even less likely with the release of the Tax Working Group's interim report, which included a range of proposals for environmental taxes, and… Audio
