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How long should everyday appliances last?
When a product or appliance fails, how often have you asked yourself whether it's even worth fixing?
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 May
On today's episode, protest convoys take to the streets around the country. We heard from Auckland and Hamilton about their progress, it's budget day so we had a look at what is coming, Smith and… Audio
Should you buy a $1 reserve house?
For those trying to get onto the housing ladder, the promise of a super cheap house could be very tempting. So, how does a dollar sound? Audio
Full scale of public service cuts to be revealed
With the lid set to be lifted on the Budget - a slew of major government departments are yet to say what is happening to staff.
Smith and Caughey's stores still closed after cyber attack
A cyber attack on the Auckland retailer came the day it announced a plan to close its doors for good. Audio
Smith and Caughey's fan on store's closure
Auckland's flagship store Smith and Caughey's is likely to close its doors forever next year after 144 years of trading. Miriam Whelan enjoyed the flagship store as a child and three generations of… Audio
Analysis: What's in store in the budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there will be no frills, but people will be happy with what they get. Political Editor Jo Moir and Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cyber attack makes Smith and Caughey's closure harder
Auckland's flagship store Smith and Caughey's is likely to close its doors forever next year after 144 years of trading. On top of Wednesday's shock announcement - a cyber-attack locked all of its… Audio
How to get into the property market without a First Home Grant
There are still lots of ways in, brokers say.
Voters unsure about tax cuts ahead of Budget 2024
New Zealanders find out this afternoon just how much they'll pocket from the coalition's tax cuts. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Early Business News for 30 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Only one more Christmas left for Smith and Caughey's
Auckland's flagship department store Smith and Caughey's is set to close early next year, meaning only one more of the annual Christmas treat for kids of all ages. Christmas section worker Sophie… Audio
Trouble at The Warehouse
Will a shake-up in leadership at The Warehouse give the company what it needs to survive? Audio
Singapore Airlines flight dropped 54m in four seconds - report
One passenger died and dozens were injured after the flight encountered what the airline described as sudden, extreme turbulence.
Budget 2024: Will tax cuts and borrowing worsen inflation?
Analysis - Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed the budget will introduce "meaningful but modest" tax relief. But what impact will these cuts have on the economy?
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Alexia Russell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Allan Blackman and Alexia Russell forecast what to expect from tomorrow's Budget announcement and discuss the first lot of 2023 Census results. Audio
Business sentiment falls ahead of Budget
Confidence levels have fallen for the fourth month in a row, as firms feel less upbeat about their outlook.
