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Shoppers still waiting to see savings on fruit and vegetables
Supermarket shoppers say they're holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables, after the announcement that prices have fallen.
Woolworths New Zealand says better growing conditions are to thank… Audio
Government to release budget policy statement
The Government's budget policy statement will be out on Wednesday.
Expectations are that it will highlight an economy going backwards, and hint at a delay in reaching surplus and more borrowing.
RNZ… Audio
Govt provides $18m boost for NZers to travel for specialist health treatment
The coalition government is delivering an $18 million boost to New Zealanders needing to travel for specialist health treatment.
Among the improvements are what Health Minister Shane Reti calls "long… Audio
Disability Support Network on funding boost
The Labour party says it's a "massive vote of no confidence" in the Disability Issues Minister that Cabinet has now assumed responsibility for future decisions about disability funding.
This comes… Audio
Interislander passenger wins compensation
An Interislander passenger has won just over a thousand dollars in compensation for travel costs after a ferry broke down off the Wellington coast last year.
The Kaitaki was sailing into Wellington… Audio
Mother hopes FamilyBoost rebate will help her children have more days in childcare
Mother of two Kelly Watts is hoping the Government's 'FamilyBoost' rebate will mean she can afford to have her three-year-old in kindy for longer.
Her husband works full time, while she works part… Audio
ECE sector welcomes 'FamilyBoost' rebate, questions its reach
The tax rebate for parents with kids in pre-school is being called a welcome a relief for some households but there's also a warning only a few will enjoy the full benefits.
From October, the… Audio
Public 'ready to be convinced' as Labour talks tax changes
Voters are ready to talk about a capital gains tax, a leading experts says, as Chris Hipkins puts "all options on the table.
New rules urgently needed for banks - commentators
New rules are needed to force the banking sector to introduce changes to protect consumers, and a muscled-up Kiwibank is not a quick fix, consumer advocates say. Audio
'Catastrophic': Historic arts centre faces bleak future without council funding
The arts centre will be forced to dissolve and its costs will fall on ratepayers without Christchurch council support, its director says.
Banking sector lacks competition - ComCom report
Hefty profits, virtually no real competition and weak incentives to do better. That's a snap shot of the banking sector according to a draft market study from the Commerce Commission. It concludes a… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary Holm talks to Jesse about the great year Kiwisaver funds have just had. Audio
Commerce Commission report should push Govt into increasing bank competition say critics of sector
Critics of the banking sector say the strongly worded Commerce Commission report should push the government into forcing open banking and increased competition.
It has released an interim report on… Audio
Central Otago ratepayers face 24 percent increase
Central Otago ratepayers are facing a rates increase of an average of just over 24 percent.
The district's mayor, Tim Cadogan says that's a lot better than what the council had considered, which… Audio
The IMF has some advice for the government
In its annual health check on the country, the IMF says the government will have to "tread a narrow path to a soft landing".
New private credit fund launched to counter banks' 'scorecard' approach
The fund is aimed at businesses which are finding it "increasingly difficult" to access bank loans.
Why these GP practices have patients pay before seeing a doctor
The health provider says in the face of an ongoing cost of living crisis most GPs are facing the same problem. Audio
Westpac joins rivals in offering gambling block for debit, credit cards
The move is a response to customer demand to cope with gambling addictions, the bank says.
Defence Force warns Government over its 'dire' state
The Defence Force is again warning the Government it's in a dire state, calling it vulnerable and hollow and describing the Navy as extremely fragile.
Staff have left in droves and it is now looking… Audio
Tenant doubts Kāinga Ora crackdown will make a difference
A Kāinga Ora tenant whose been attacked by his state house neighbours doubts the government ordered crackdown on aggressive and intimidating behaviour will make any difference.
Ministers have written… Audio
