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Car owners cancel insurance policies as cost of living bites
With grocery bills soaring and petrol prices hitting, drivers letting their policies lapse.
Auckland start-up grows 'leather' out of fungi
An Auckland based start-up is growing leather-like material out of fungi, which it says is versatile, strong and sustainable.Sapro-tech was founded by biotechnolgist Dr Keith Hudson. Audio
Early Business News for 27 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Trading on - new deal saves local medical media
These are tough times for media - even those dedicated to covering big businesses and industries. After more than 20 years publishing health news and employing expert journalists, Barbara Fountain has…
Mapuna for 25 May 2024
Ngai Tahu academic Matthew Scobie has co-written a new book with Anna Sturman from the University of Sydney, called The Economic Possibilities of Decolonisation in which they write 'the future of… Audio
Tens of thousands of pensioners still paying off student loans
Many don't realise their superannuation will be docked to repay a student loan, financial mentor says.
The website revealing how much jobs might pay
Recruiters are reporting an unprecedented jump in job applications in the wake of thousands of layoffs across the public and private sectors. But for those seeking new work, a key question often… Audio
Woolworths customers donate $250k to support Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
The need for help "will continue for years", Woolworths says.
What's the best home loan term to fix for now?
Here is what five mortgage advisers would do if they were fixing a loan now.
Consumer confidence rises but still below long-term average
The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index rose 4 points in May to 84.9 - a reading below 100 indicated pessimists outnumbered optimists.
Why some MPs take a pass on KiwiSaver
One couldn't afford it, another prefers to invest in his farm. Some MPs cite schemes that no longer exist. What's going on?
I Am Hope founder Mike King on govt funding
Opposition politicians are calling for greater transparency over mental health spending, after the Government announced millions-of-dollars in funding for a charity chaired by a National Party donor… Audio
Reserve Bank governor on holding OCR at 5.5 percent
The Reserve Bank fired a shot across the bows of households, businesses, and financial markets on Wednesday with a more aggressive tone to its monetary policy statement. Reserve Bank Governor Adrian… Audio
House prices won't return to peak until after 2029 - forecaster
Predictions of house price increases are being revised down as interest rates stay higher for longer.
