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In 2008, panda-mania hit Taiwan when China gifted the country two giant pandas. This practice known as 'panda diplomacy' is thought to date back as far as the 7th Century. Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan flew… Audio
How does your salary stack up?
New data reveals 'typical' wages across a range of jobs, and shows how where you live affects what you get paid.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June 2024
On today's episode, the Ministry of Health announces one in six positions will be axed amid further jobs cuts; Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson calls for changes to KiwiSaver; our reporter… Audio
Midday Business News for 13 June 2024
The Retirement Commissioner talks about people having multiple Kiwisaver providers. Audio
Record migration might expose economic 'cracks'
The highest number of departures ever has been recorded and there's a warning from economists.
Retirement Commissioner calls for changes to KiwiSaver
The retirement commissioner Jane Wrightson has released a comprehensive analysis on how KiwiSaver settings are currently working, and made 15 recommendations. Wrightson spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June
On today's episode, too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter… Audio
Workers more satisfied with flexible working conditions: Study
A new study into flexible working conditions shows those who have the option to work from home, may be more satisfied and less likely to leave their jobs. Otago Business School's Dr Paula O'Kane spoke… Audio
Markets Update for 13 June 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Concerns raised over gentailer disclosure rules
A new report commissioned by the Consumer Advocacy Council found that disclosure rules for gentailers are not sufficient to show whether they are inflating prices and earning excess revenue. Council… Audio
Thousands of first-home buyers have deposits wiped out
More than 80 percent of first homes bought during the peak are now worth less than they were then.
Thousands left with properties worth less than they paid for
Thousands of first-home buyers who bought at the peak of the market have been left with properties worth less than they paid for them, and in some cases, significantly less. RNZ money correspondent… Audio
Farmers praise govt's banking inquiry into rural services
Farming groups are praising the government's move to initiate a banking inquiry focussing specifically on rural services. Rural Women New Zealand chief executive Gabrielle O'Brien spoke to Corin Dann.
…Govt to start banking inquiry with focus on rural services
The Finance Minister is putting banking competition under the microscope, with a particular focus on rural banking services. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for 13 June 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Property prices continue to fall in many suburbs: Report
A new CoreLogic report shows property prices are continuing to fall across a growing number of New Zealand suburbs. CoreLogic's chief property economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
A case for government funding community housing
Central government will get more houses if it guarantees funding for local-led community projects, Canterbury's mayor says.
Evening business for 12 June 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Is Parliament's housing allowance system fit-for-purpose?
MPs' perks are back in the spotlight.
