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Reserve Bank proposes loosening borrowing restrictions
Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby said the current loan-to-value ratio restrictions could be unnecessarily blocking creditworthy borrowers from accessing credit.
Labour seeks cross-party support for congestion charging scheme
The government wants to get cross-party support for its planned congestion charging scheme before introducing a law to enable it.
Home detention for businessman who claimed his company was not subject to NZ law
A Rotorua judge has noted his astonishment at the actions of the Bay of Plenty man.
Govt doubles financial support in crime prevention fund
Despite the government doubling its support for retail crime some businesses say the process is flawed.
Today the government announced a $9 million boost to their crime prevention fund, bringing the… Audio
Synlait shares in trading halt
Shares of South Island dairy company Synlait are in a trading halt in light of new information which may affect its profit guidance.
Almost half of employers pay KiwiSaver as part of total wages - survey
Forty-five percent of employers in a new survey pay employees' KiwiSaver contributions as part of their staff's total wages, rather than on top of their earnings, as the legislation intended.
Inflation may have peaked but cost of living will bite longer, economists say
New Zealand is probably over the worst of its bout of inflation but will have to endure cost of living pain for some time to come, economists say.
Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
Today NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson talks to Jesse about tough times for councils and how to manage public money when the belt is tightened. Audio
Education Ministry makes fresh attempt to settle teacher pay
A new attempt to break the deadlock in secondary teachers' pay talks is unlikely to stop further industrial action.
The Employment Relations Authority says it will start facilitated bargaining… Audio
Economists not expecting major changes in inflation figures
The latest inflation figures are due out later today, and economists aren't expecting a dramatic change from the current 7.2 percent figure.
Analysis in the New Zealand Herald suggests people are now… Audio
Economist on inflation figures out this morning
The latest inflation figures will be released later this morning with little expectation it will show price increases slowing.
The cost of living continues to rise and New Zealanders are already… Audio
Food cost hike: 'I'm a solo mum with two kids and I struggle'
Cash-strapped shoppers are giving up on buying fresh fruit, vegetables and meat, while parents struggle to afford healthy food to fill kindergarten and school lunchboxes.
Cyclone recovery: Funding increases for business support package
The government is fronting up another $25 million to assist businesses in the clean-up from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Economic downturn 'not going to be an easy ride' - Brad Olsen
Worry is mounting the economy's heading for a harsh landing.
Last year, amid stubbornly rising inflation the Reserve Bank told us it was engineering a minor recession through swift official cash rate… Audio
Community groups desperate for financial help
A new report has found communuity groups delivering services have wellbeing issues of their own.
Voluntary organisations are desperate for more funding with requests for help on the rise. And there's… Audio
ASB predicts a recession worse than previously forecast
One of our major banks is forecasting New Zealand's economy will tip deeper into recession than previously forecast.
ASB's quarterly economic forecast says the country is now feeling the effects of… Audio
Banks shift to seven-day processing
Ka-ching! As of next month, bank transactions will happen seven days a week. Audio
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Heather Roy (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, guest host Tim Watkin and panellists Allan Blackman and Heather Roy discuss the Government's announced reset of the controversial three waters reforms, why so many vulnerable Kiwis… Audio
People urged to start saving ahead of likely economic downturn
Nearly 40 percent of respondents in a new survey are unable to access emergency funds within a week without sliding into debt, fuelling concerns people aren't ready for a potential recession.
New Zealanders slowly embracing newer payment technologies
New Zealand consumers remain wedded to their plastic cards for buying goods and services, but change is coming as more choose to adopt digital wallets on their devices.
