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How a Kiwibank sale might work
Nicola Willis wants to "explore where more capital could come from", and KiwiSaver managers say they can help.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Audio
How a $920 fridge created a $10k 'debt spiral'
The woman was refunded after receiving an 'unsuitable' loan.
Official cash rate tipped to hit 5 percent by year's end
Westpac has brought forward its cut forecast.
Concerns online casino regulations don't protect young and addicted
Critics are concerned the government's first steps into regulating online casinos won't do enough to protect addicts and young people from savvy offshore operators. Audio
Job market cools, unemployment expected to rise further - economists
The unemployment rate is expected to rise to a near four-year high as demand for workers cools while the economy struggles under the weight of high interest rates.
Early Business News for 5 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
NZ marketers working hard in Paris to sell produce to Europe
New Zealand producers are tagging along in Paris, peddling their wares - Simon Limmer from the Indevin Group has the job of selling wine to the French, Nathan Rarere asked him about that daunting… Audio
Fraction of incorrectly paid cost-of-living support returned
ACT says Inland Revenue should reconsider policy of not chasing the payments.
Why falling interest rates aren't good news for everyone
Here's what you can think about if you have money in the bank.
AI editorial puts spotlight on disclosure
A New Zealand Herald editorial written with the help of artificial intelligence has raised questions about how our media should use the technology for journalism - and how much their consumers should…
Grants, cashback and subsidies on offer to get buyers into new builds
Developers are offering sweeteners to prospective buyers in the current sluggish real estate market. Audio
Reserve Bank makes plans to have digital currency in place by 2030
It is in stage two of a multi-year project to consider the use of digital cash, which would circulate alongside physical notes and coins. Audio
Man accused of fleecing elderly people out of thousands in cash, gold
The 26-year-old has been charged with impersonating a police officer to take advantage of people.
Ask Susan: How old is too old for a home loan?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
Northland going nuts for for peanuts
Peanut farming has not traditionally been done in New Zealand, but that might be about to change. A three-year trial taking place in Northland is already yielding promising results and some of the… Audio
Money talks- but what about cash?
Consultation on the design of a 'digital cash' system for New Zealand closed last week. The Reserve Bank is exploring the new type of currency that would be used in addition to the cash we spend today… Audio
