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Your Money with Mary Holm
Today financial author and journalist Mary Holm discusses economic wellness. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today financial author and journalist Mary Holm discusses economic wellness. Audio
Fiordland fight against invasive seaweed under threat
An invasive seaweed is threatening Fiordland's underwater and conservation groups are worried that money used to fight it will soon dry up.
Undaria has established itself in many parts of New Zealand… Video, Audio
Minister overseeing isolation, quarantine discusses new charges
New Zealanders who enter the country temporarily, or who leave after planned regulations come into force will be charged for managed isolation, the government has announced.
The Minister responsible… Video, Audio
Covid-19 managed isolation costs - what you need to know
New Zealanders coming home for a holiday, or those coming back from trips overseas will have to stump up for their Covid-19 managed isolation costs.
The government has announced it will only impose… Video, Audio
Explainer: Who pays, who's exempt from managed isolation fees
The government expects to recoup only about $10 million from its new managed isolation charges - a fraction of the scheme's $500m cost.
Millennium and Copthorne hotel chain says outlook 'grim' despite $38.9m profit
The hotel group has posted an increased half-year profit courtesy of a tax break, but issued a dire warning for the sector's immediate future.
Fiordland faces 40 percent unemployment after storms, Covid-19
Fiordland is facing up to 40 percent unemployment with many tourism business saying they're unsure about their future.
This year the region has been hit by severe flooding that cut access to Milford… Video, Audio
'Bank of Mum and Dad' putting parents at risk
Bruce Sheppard is founder and managing partner of accounting firm Gilligan Sheppard. He joins the show to discuss the potential pitfalls of younger people relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad to get a… Audio
'Bank of Mum and Dad' putting parents at risk
Young people are turning to the 'Bank of Mum and Dad' under pressure, research shows, but it can be damaging for their backers, an expert says. Audio
James Shaw on Kiwibank's move away from fossil fuels
The Minister for Climate Change says Kiwibank's decision to stop doing business with companies dealing in fossil fuels is the right one.
That runs contrary to the opinion of the associate State Owned… Audio
Australia facing biggest budget deficit since Second World War
Australia is facing its biggest budget deficit since World War Two.
The Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, today revealed the dire state of the country's coffers, saying the pandemic has plunged Australia… Audio
NZ First denies playing politics over help for Tiwai Pt staff
New Zealand First denies playing politics over the latest coalition disagreement - this time over a major jobs package for Southland.
Labour's coalition partner says won't back a $100 million package… Audio
Australian Federal Government deficit hits record high
Australia's Federal Treasurer unveils the country's largest budget black hole since World War II, with a blowout of more than $A184b expected this financial year.
'Courtsiders' caught at Kiwi sporting stadiums
New Zealand's ability to allow crowds back in to sporting events has had an undesirable side-effect for some codes.
Alongside the genuine fans, a number of people working for illegal offshore… Audio
Kiwibank threatening to close customer accounts over tax status
Kiwibank is threatening to close customer accounts after an error changed their tax status to US resident.
It is demanding customers provide passports, birth certificates and proof of address within… Audio
Covid-19: European Union finalises pandemic response
After four days of negotiation the European Union has finalised its economic response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The massive recovery package will funnel support to member countries hardest hit.
… Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca talks to Kathryn about why having less money can be expensive. Audio
National's $31b transport plan 'pricey but worth it' - Bishop
National's massive $31 billion plan to improve infrastructure in the upper half of the North Island is expensive but will "move the dial on congestion", says Infrastructure and Transport spokesperson… Audio
National party plan gets nod of approval from Whangarei Mayor
It was big morning for the National Party, as it's new leader Judith Collins announced a more than thirty-billion dollar infrastructure spend. Four lane expressways in the Upper North Island headlined… Audio
