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Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary Holm talks to Jesse about some important points of Kiwisaver for children and the difference it can make for them later on in life whether it's buying a home or their retirement plans. Audio
Commerce Commission wants Chorus to cut capital spending plan
Chorus says it has already pared back its spending by $200m in February to $1.3 billion.
How homebuyers are second guessing the Reserve Bank
New data shows borrowers seem to have decided mortgage rates have peaked .
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 April
On today's episode we hear from the education minister Erica Stanford about the proposal to cut 565 jobs at the ministry, we get reaction from Whanau Ora chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on cuts to Oranga… Audio
Building industry braces for shake-up on permitted materials
The government's recently announced plans to reform the building materials sector, has the potential to be a massive shake-up to the industry. Before a product can be used on site, builders must… Audio
Dave Letele opens up about gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and if he'll ever get into the political ring himself.
…Business performance sentiment hits record low
A positive post-election glow has given way to a gloomy economic outlook.
Record number of mortgages fixed for one-year:CoreLogic
CoreLogic says a record number of mortgages are being fixed for one-year, signalling a belief among homeowners that interest rates have peaked, and will start to fall next year. CoreLogic NZ's chief… Audio
Police Association on latest pay offer
The Police Association says the latest pay offer did nothing to close the pay gap between officers, and teachers or nurses. The Association's president Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 18 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Climate change could reduce global average incomes by 19 percent - study
It shows New Zealand's income will be 2-10 percent lower, but one expert says this modelling is not suitable to conclude much about the costs of climate change at a local level.
Why are concert tickets so expensive?
Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high. Jogai Bhatt looks at why it costs so much.
People going hungry so their pets can eat, charity says
Some pet owners are being forced to choose between feeding themselves or their animals, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Police Association members reject latest pay offer
Police Association says members are looking for a sincere effort by the government to address the cost of living crisis and recognise the increasing dangers officers faced.
Future of NZ Ag Show in doubt
The future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show is in doubt after the Canterbury A&P Association pulled the pin on this year's event. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Why the latest inflation figures aren't all good news
The easing of the annual inflation to its lowest level in three years might be met with applause, but economists are cautious to celebrate. Video
AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts
Māori AI and data ethicist Karaitiana Taiuru believes there are other Māori who have been affected but have not yet come forward.
