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Tax cuts start this week: Here's what to expect
This weeks tax rates are getting a shake-up, but will they be enough to help struggling households?
Young mum with cancer spends house deposit on private care
A Waikato woman in her 30s with stage 3 bowel cancer has spent more than $20,000 on private diagnosis and treatment, which she estimates cut her wait times by at least seven months. Ruth Hill reports.
…Govt sets aside $216 million to pay for tobacco tax cuts
The Government has set aside $216 million it says it might need to pay for tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products - a market heavily dominated in New Zealand by tobacco giant Philip Morris. Guyon… Audio
Labour say reasons for cost-cutting at TWO is just 'spin'
The Labour Party says the government's reasons to justify cost-cutting at Te Whatu Ora are just spin. Labour's Ayesha Verrall spoke to RNZ's Ruth Hill. Audio
Early Business News for 30 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford & James Elliot (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford & James Elliot discuss the Olympic opening ceremony and why political donations have trebled. Sue Bradford is a community activist &… Audio
Wholesale interest rates 'collapse' - here's what that means for borrowers
Wholesale interest rates have "collapsed" - but retail home loan rates are likely to follow at a slower pace.
Comvita looks to cut jobs, slash production after lower sales in China
New Zealand honey company Comvita is looking at cutting jobs and slashing production amid lower sales and weak demand from Chinese consumers.
Hospitality sector reports higher sales but rising costs remain a concern
The Restaurant Association's latest report paints a mixed picture for many operators.
Early Business News for 29 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
PayWaving goodbye to cash? Not so fast, expert says
The recent global IT outage has revived calls for society to stop prioritising plastic cards over paper money and coins. Audio
Sandwich board sign ban hard to swallow for businesses
A plan to ban sandwich boards from Nelson footpaths has sparked debate: businesses say they contribute to sales, but disability representatives say they're a hazard and reduce access.
Ask Susan: Should I change my KiwiSaver fund?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
The Panel with Mike Moynihan & Cindy Mitchener (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Moynihan & Cindy Mitchener discuss our Olympic swimming chances, and whether Kiwibank should remain 100% Government owned. Mike Moynihan is… Audio
Evening business for 26 July 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio