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Some New Plymouth properties face 100% rates rises
Some properties in New Plymouth could face rates rises of over 100 percent next year, under a proposal being voted on next week. Most residential properties would see rates increases up to a maximum… Audio
First supermarket-style foodbank in South Island opens in Chch
The Christchurch City Mission is opening the South Island's first supermarket style self-serve foodbank.
It's part of an $11 million redevelopment.
The revamp comes as we head into the coldest… Audio
'It starts getting put into ticket prices': Air NZ signals it will pass on increased airport charges
A proposed jump in Airport fees could make flying unaffordable for a significant number travellers according to Air NZ boss, Greg Foran.
Auckland Airport will start rolling out the graduated… Audio
Small businesses told to enhance profitability before asking banks for loans
Small businesses are being told to get their books in order as banks put more weight on profitability and cashflow when assessing how much to lend to them.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about children and Kiwisaver a way to get them started early and potentially set up with a 33 thousand dollar home deposit by the time they turn 18. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about children and Kiwisaver a way to get them started early and potentially set up with a 33 thousand dollar home deposit by the time they turn 18. Audio
Auckland councillors make final vote on budget
Auckland councillors are meeting right now to make their final votes on the Mayor's divisive annual budget proposal. Mayor Wayne Brown is promising to roll back funding cuts for arts, culture, and… Audio
Toll road text scam catching many unsuspecting NZers
A simple road toll text scam is taking a massive toll on unsuspecting victims, with one person losing their life savings.
The message looks like it comes from legit agency like Waka Kotahi, and… Video, Audio
Personal finance: The 'what if' question
Money expert Liz Koh joins Kathryn to talk about life insurance and how much you need. Audio
New venture to offer first home buyers higher annual savings rates
Would-be first home buyers can now access services and rates typically reserved for millionaires in a new 'bank alternative' service.
Supermarket pricing complaints continue despite Consumer NZ warning in March
Consumer NZ says it will take its concerns to the Commerce Commission if supermarkets do not sort out their "dodgy specials". Audio
Countdown promises permanent 'odd bunch' cut price deal
One of the major supermarket chains is a promising a permanent cut price fruit and vege deal.
It comes the same day as Consummer NZ criticised the big players for so-called "dodgy specials" that are… Video, Audio
Minister Wood apologises for failing to declare Airport shares
Senior Labour minister Michael Wood has apologised for failing to properly declare shares in Auckland Airport. Mr Wood, who is the minister of Transport, bought the shares when he was a teenager in… Audio
Banks stay cautious over cryptocurrency, goal to 'keep customers safe'
The country's biggest banks are making no apology for tight controls and even bans on cryptocurrency users and traders.
Australia hikes minimum wage as living costs surge
Australia will raise the minimum wage by 5.75 percent from 1 July as families grapple with soaring living costs, a decision that businesses and some economists say risks further stoking inflation and…
Elon Musk reclaims title of world's richest person
The Tesla/ Twitter owner has knocked the boss of luxury goods giant LMVH, Bernard Arnault, off the top spot.
Booklet offers plain speaking to demystify financial, insurance terms
The Retirement Commission is urging the financial sector to do away with confusing jargon to make financial matters more accessible.
Auckland Mayor delivers ultimatum on airport shares
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has a tough job ahead trying to convince councillors to back his controversial plan to plug a $325 million budget hole.
At a chaotic meeting yesterday he delivered an… Audio
German company allowed to purchase NZ cleaning products firm
The Commerce Commission has given Henkel New Zealand Limited the all-clear to purchase Earthwise Group, saying it is satisfied the acquisition will not lessen competition in the market.
Tiwai Point smelter's underlying profits hit by see-sawing aluminium prices
Despite the drop, the company's chief executive said it was a good result after a challenging environment for aluminium in recent years.
