Money
'Price of paradise': Waiheke residents brace for fuel price hike
High fuel prices on Waiheke see many residents opting for electric vehicles, with one estimating about 650 are on the island. Audio
ANZ to text customers about unusual transactions
The country's biggest bank is strengthening its anti-fraud measures.
$128 million for universities to keep doors open
The government says a $128 million boost for the tertiary sector is not a problem solver, but a bid to keep doors open.
It announced the funding package alongside a two-year review into the way… Audio
Māori power company Nau Mai Rā under fire as consumers shocked by sharp rise in bills, communication failures
Customers with huge electricity bills say they're being left in the dark, unable to connect with their provider Nau Mai Rā as the invoices keep rolling in. The business launched in 2019 as the first… Video, Audio
More investing education needed despite KiwiSaver interest in Gen Z, research finds
The younger generation is taking encouraging steps to grow their retirement savings, according to the latest research.
Leah Thomas
Against a backdrop of tough times for young classical musicians in Wellington - with the city's School of Music facing major cuts as Victoria University struggles to control a 33 million dollar… Audio
Jeffrey Halley: Have we reached peak globalism?
Jeffrey Halley is Sunday Morning's man on the money. Jeffrey's a kiwi in Jakarta and Singapore who until recently was the Senior Market Analyst for Asia Pacific for the OANDA corporation, with his… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about how it's OK to give up on ever owning a home and how it can work to be a long-term renter. Audio
Voluntary administrator on Ruapehu woes
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts which ran both the Whakapapa and Turoa fields went into voluntary administration in October owing millions of dollars. A government backed plan would have seen two separate… Video, Audio
Creditors reject all proposals to revive Ruapehu - buyers wanted
The worst case scenario has happened, according to administrators who'd been trying to revive the Ruapehu Ski Fields. The bail out deals melted away this afternoon when creditors rejected all… Video, Audio
Big profits leading concern in banking investigation
Big profits are among the leading concerns as the government looks to ensure competition in the banking sector is working well for consumers. The government has asked the Commerce Commission for a… Audio
Consumer confidence still in the doldrums despite slight lift
Consumer confidence has improved slightly but remains deeply pessimistic.
Commerce Commission to investigate banking sector
The Government has just announced the Comerce Commission will investigate whether New Zealanders are getting a fair deal from the banking sector.
The regulator will do a market study into competition… Audio
Wellington hits brakes on speed reductions after cost error
The Wellington City Council has been left red-faced after an error was found in the cost-benefit reporting for its speed reduction plan. The proposal had been out for public consultation but it has… Audio
What kind of money personality do you have?
New research has identified five distinct money personalities that drive how we spend.
Three months after Latitude cyberattack, some victims not notified
More than three months after private information on a million New Zealanders was stolen from loan company Latitude some still have not found out whether they are victims.
Extra credit card charges made on thousands of accounts
Thousands of credit card users have been hit by a technical glitch that caused transactions to be duplicated.
Cutting fruit and veg GST not the best way to help - tax expert
Opinion - Rising food prices bring up debates on removing GST from fresh produce - but is this a good idea? And if not, what alternatives might there be to help people afford fruit and vegetables?
Evening business for 16 June 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329522247112 Video, Audio
Auckland mayor says parking fines should be at least $100
It's time to ramp up fines for overstayers in Auckland street parks according to the city's transport agency. Central government sets the fines, but they haven't gone up in close to a quarter of a… Video, Audio
