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Free trade deal with the European Union comes into force
The European Union ambassador says the FTA will have immediate wins for kiwifruit, apple, and onion growers. Audio
Public Transport fares now more expensive
The Government has stopped funding free public transport for children and half-price fares for young people under 25. We have reporters out in Wellington and Auckland to see how commuters are reacting… Audio
'Never a right time' - Should MPs be getting a 10 percent pay rise?
By the end of this term, an ordinary MP's salary will be $181,200. So what do politicians make of it?
Free trade agreement between NZ and EU begins
A ground-breaking trade agreement is kicking into action from Wednesday, which could contribute more than a billion dollars to the economy within a decade. EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith spoke to… Audio
MP's pay rise 'out of touch' says Taxpayer Union
The Taxpayer Union says Parliament's pay rise is out of touch with the rest of the country as the average income of households goes backwards. Spokesman Jordan Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
MPs to receive pay rise
After six years of a salary freeze MPs will soon be paid thousands of dollars more - an increase some admit makes them feel uncomfortable. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more. Audio
Early Business News for 1 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Beloved costume shop set to close its doors for good
Started in 1991, the Costume Cave on Wellington's Wakefield Street has long been a friend to filmmakers, theatre practitioners and partygoers in the capital and across the country. Audio
Revealed: Cheaper to pay at pump or in store?
Unstaffed petrol stations are on average 6 cents per litre cheaper than those with staff. Audio
Evening business for 30 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Thousands stranded as Australian airline weighs its future
Australia's newest budget airline suspended all its flights on Tuesday, to discuss "the ongoing viability" of its business model.
MPs and Prime Minister to get pay rise
The Remuneration Authority has set an ordinary MPs' salary at $168,600 a year, and the PM's salary will rise to $520,000 by 2026.
Midday Business News for 30 April 2024
The Commerce Commission says staff-less fuel pumps are cheaper. Audio
Growth in farm worker salaries 'impressive' - Federated Farmers
Farm worker annual salaries have jumped $7480 on average in the past two years.
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca discusses the arrest of Michael Chai, the director of a New Zealand-based company Blackwell Global Holdings. Audio
Rent prices hit all-time high
New Zealand's national rental prices have hit an all-time high, according to Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index. Trade Me's Property Sales Director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Public transport discounts to end
A bus ride or train trip is about to get a lot more expensive for many commuters as government discounts are scrapped from Wednesday. Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash spoke to Ingrid… Audio
