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Business commentator Victoria Young
Victoria Young joins Kathryn as BusinessDesk launches an investigation into the money behind our rubbish. It examines where exactly our waste goes and who stands to profit. She'll also discuss Awanui… Audio
Severe weather recovery: ANZ offers low interest business loan scheme
The country's biggest bank is offering a new low interest loan scheme to help business customers recover from the recent severe weather in the North Island.
Hollywood strike set to continue
Hollywood is in the grips of a double strike, with experts warning it could be a relatively long stalemate.
Both actors and screenwriters are currently striking against the studios that employ them… Audio
'This will make people financially worse off' - Swarbrick
Earlier we spoke about National's proposal to allow renters under thirty access to their KiwiSaver to aid bond payments should they win the election.
But the Green Party's spokesperson for renters… Audio
National proposes KiwiSaver for bond payments
National is promising people under 30 a leg up in paying their rental bonds using KiwiSaver savings.
The party's housing spokesperson Chris Bishop says getting together up to four weeks rent in… Audio
National unveils policy to allow some tenants to use KiwiSaver for bond payments
National would allow people under the age of 30 to use their KiwiSaver to pay for a tenancy agreement bond.
No improvements in cost of living survey since March
One in three NZers say they are struggling to pay for things like transport, insurance and bills, according to a cost of living survey.
Mediawatch: Could a 'mortgage bomb' blow up borrowers?
Recent reports have warned of a 'mortgage bomb' that could blow up - and a growing number of people unable to pay back debts. Is the story as explosive as some headlines would have you believe? Audio
Emanuel Kalafatelis: New Zealanders feeling the pinch
We know that New Zealanders continue to feel the pain of the cost of living crisis. Back in March Research NZ polled on this, and now it has run the numbers again. Joining us is Research NZ managing… Audio
Australia appoints first female head for central bank
The appointment comes as the Australian central bank undertakes a sweeping reorganisation and after a public backlash over steeply rising interest rates.
History with Dr Grant Morris: Gambling in NZ
There was one happy Kiwi and thousands of disappointed Kiwis after the recent $33M Lotto win. Gambling has a long history in New Zealand. But when did it begin and how has it changed over the years… Audio
Govt not convinced free school lunch scheme is worth it
Budget documents show officials aren't sure the free school lunch scheme is worth the money.
The Treasury report says the programme improves nutrient intake and contributes to happier students, but… Audio
Supermarket workers next in line for fair pay
It's supermarket workers' turn to begin negotiations for a Fair Pay Agreement.
Currently Countdown staff earn the living wage, while independent supermarkets only pay their teams minimum wage.
First… Audio
Bernard Hickey on Hipkins killing wealth tax in Budget
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has ruled out a wealth or capital gains tax if Labour wins a third term in October. He said they were looking to introduce both in this year's Budget but he killed the… Audio
'Working poor' struggling as costs rise, budgeting service says
Wearing secondhand clothes, making food last longer and free activities for the children are some of the ways people are coping with the cost-of-living crunch.
Police arrest two people over fake bank notes
Two people accused of manufacturing counterfeit bank notes have been arrested in Rotorua.
Hipkins rules out capital gains tax, wealth tax if Labour re-elected
The Labour Party leader says with many households struggling, it's not the time for a big shake-up of the tax system.
Westpac staff reject 'insulting' pay offer and consider industrial action
Union members have overwhelmingly voted to reject a pay offer from Westpac bank and will vote on taking industrial action this week.
Australia: Damning Robodebt report, Voice vote + racism
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about the damning royal commission report into the Robodebt scheme, where beneficiaries were chased for debt and private debt collectors… Audio
Why are mortgage rates still rising?
All five major banks lifted their home loan rates over the last week. While most commentators are expecting the official cash rate to stay at 5.5 percent today, other countries' central banks are… Audio
