Money
The New Zealand dollar rose to a three-week high
The New Zealand dollar rose overnight to its highest level in three weeks against the US dollar but only a small part of its gains were due to relief that dairy prices didn't fall further. Audio
What's behind the big drop in international oil prices?
Energy consultant Richard Hale of Hale & Twomey speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Automobile Association - US oil falls won't affect NZ prices
Drastic falls in the American oil market are yet to make a big difference to prices at New Zealand petrol pumps. Audio
Children's Commissioner says it's time for further action on child poverty
Documents obtained by Radio New Zealand show the government was advised not to spend more money on tackling child poverty - but to adjust where the money is being spent. Audio
Learning financial literacy in the workplace
The Financial Literacy and Retirement Commission say employers should be concerned with their employees' financial health - since staff who are worried about money tend to be more stressed and less… Audio
Little consideration given to investing personal lump sums
A survey for the Financial Markets Authority shows about half of those questioned would take no longer than a day choosing where to invest 10-thousand dollars. Audio
Today's market update
The New Zealand dollar has risen more than a cent against the US dollar and by more than half an Australian cent today. Audio
Midday Markets for 9 October 2014
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at First NZ Capital. Audio
Heart of the City chair says SFO being kept in loop
The Auckland Council has moved to protect millions of dollars of ratepayers money provided to the city's downtown promotion agency. Audio
Today's market update
The New Zealand dollar is slightly weaker, in line with weakness in international equities markets. Audio
Doctors complain of toxic climate at debt-plagued DHB
Senior doctors in the South Island say the Southern District Health Board's obsession with reducing its deficit has created a toxic atmosphere for staff. Audio
Today's market update
The New Zealand dollar is up about a third of a US cent, from this time yesterday, but continued volatility in the big dollar is likely to see the kiwi bounce around current levels. Audio
Top doctor talks of toxic atmosphere of blame and stress
A top doctor at Dunedin Hospital has spoken out about a toxic atmosphere of blame and stress with staff constantly worried about how to save money. Audio
Today's market update
The New Zealand dollar is up about a third of a US cent, from this time yesterday, but continued volatility in the big dollar is likely to see the kiwi bounce around current levels. Audio
Budget suplus target under threat
The Finance Minister Bill English has signalled that returning the books to surplus by June 2015 is under threat. Audio
Brooke Fraser: new directions
New Zealand singer/songwriter Brooke Fraser talks about her career and new album, Brutal Romantic. Video, Audio
Matt Lambert: muskets and Michelin
New Zealand executive chef and co-owner of The Musket Room in New York, which received a highly coveted Michelin Star four months after opening. Audio
Markets Update for 3 October 2014
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Lyttelton Port to focus on health and safety, after deaths
The chairperson of Christchurch City Council's finance committee, Raf Manji, says the almost two-hundred thousand dollar payrise for Lyttelton port chief executive, Peter Davie is not a good look… Audio
All eyes on NZ dollar after drop in dairy prices
All eyes are on the New Zealand dollar after the drop in dairy prices. Audio
