Money
Kainga Ora takes action over unpaid tenant rent
In one of dozens of cases being taken to the Tenancy Tribunal, a Wellington woman owed $34,440 in rent arrears.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 September
On today's episode, Politicians are arriving at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday where they will join thousands of others mourning the death of Kiingi Tuheitia, the new Mental Health and Addiction… Audio
Ronald McDonald House may start charging families
Ronald McDonald House says it may be forced to charge families that stay at its accommodation - ending nearly 40 years of the independent charity opening its doors for free. Chief executive Wayne… Audio
Mental Health Minister on new Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund
The new Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund allows non-governmental and community organisations to access support on a matched-funding basis that starts at $250,000. Mental… Audio
Woman's banking struggles - to give money back
A woman who received thousands of dollars in an accidental transfer says it was more difficult to return the money than expected. Audio
South Island missed out in transport plan - commentators
If big budget roads are the winners in the government's transport plan, the South Island might be feeling a bit like a loser. The National Land Transport plan announced yesterday is worth nearly… Audio
Banks charge fee for mistaken transfers
A woman who received $5000 in a mistaken transfer to her bank account said it was more difficult to return the money than she expected. Three banks RNZ contacted said it's rare for people to approach… Audio
Businesses 'can't hang on'
As liquidation numbers soar, some just can't carry on, Retail NZ says.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September 2024
On today's episode, threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within New Zealand - be it disgruntled government employees or those who are in desperate need of… Audio
International tourists to pay $100 to enter NZ
International tourists will now have to pay $100 to enter New Zealand - almost triple the current $35 fee. Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Rebecca Ingram spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Olive oil up 84%, eggs up 80% - The aftermath of the food price spike
Inflation has settled, but prices aren't back where they were.
Budgeting services using own funds after govt cuts
Some budgeting services facing closure after missing out on government funding are using their own reserves to pay for clients still being referred to them by state agencies for free sessions. Amy… Audio
How many borrowers have 'fix regret'?
Anyone who took to heart the Reserve Bank's indication it was considering another rate increase could have been left frustrated.
Data shows pace of food price inflation slows
Food prices have been one of many things squeezing household budgets over the past few years. But data in recent months has shown the pace of food price inflation has fallen away - and in some cases… Audio
Over-65s spending almost entire pension on sky-high rent
Some are spending up to 95 percent of their superannuation on rent. Audio
MSD refers clients to services facing closure over cuts
Some services are now using their own reserves to pay for the clients: "We will not turn anyone away."
Car maintenance and repairs we can do ourselves
When the wheels come off the weekly budget, its often car repairs that are to blame. So what kind of maintenance do we need to do and how much of it can we do ourselves ? Katy Gosset talks to the AA… Audio
Consultation on open banking, open electricity begins
Open banking is expected to be the first cab off the rank, with a view of it being operational by the end of 2025.
How far have interest rates really fallen?
August has been the month of cuts. Here's how they've stacked up.
