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Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring
Smart rings, which use tiny sensors to monitor various health metrics, have up to now been a niche product. Samsung is attempting to change that.
Wellington's regional council chair on Interislander ferries management
Should a new entity be set up to run the Interislander ferries? Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the government has received recommendations by an independent advisory group on what to do with the… Audio
Government retail crime group chair on his plans
The chair of the government's new retail crime advisory group says he will hold the government to account on its law and order policies for victims of retail crime. The Ministerial Advisory Group will… Audio
Te Pukenga chief executive on consultants for cuts
The national polytech Te Pukenga has been ordered to hire consultants to take charge of cutting costs at its polytechnics .In June, the Tertiary Education Commission chief executive Tim Fowler gave… Audio
Te Pūkenga ordered to bring in consultants over spending
A razor gang is to be called in to fix the huge deficits at our Polytechs. The parent body, Te Pūkenga has been ordered to appoint four consultancy firms to figure out what courses are needed and how… Audio
Tenants moving into NZ's biggest build to rent development
Tenants are moving in to New Zealand's biggest build-to-rent project next door to Auckland's Sylvia Park mall, but advocates say those most in need still can't afford them. Melanie Earley has more. Audio
Early Business News for 12 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Synlait Milk shareholders back $130m loan
The loan arrangement runs for 12 months with an 8 percent interest rate.
Evening business for 11 July 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
What truck traffic can tell us about the economy
An unprecedented drop in heavy traffic suggests economic growth in the second quarter could be ugly reading.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about how the tax bracket creep 'robs' us. She explains the government's new tax cuts take effect from July 31 are a start to ending the bracket creep. Audio
Cheaper fruit, veges, meat, poultry drive annual food price fall
Annual food prices have fallen for the first time in nearly six years, suggesting a slowing of inflation pressures.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July 2024
On today's episode, David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold his murder convictions. Interislander's executive general manager denies… Audio
First bank cuts home loan interest rates after RBNZ shift
Westpac is the first bank to move after the Reserve Bank changed its tone on the outlook for the official cash rate.
Food prices down for first time in six years
Food prices have dropped for the first time in six years, according to new figures released today. Stats NZ says the cost of food has decreased by 0.3 percent in the year to June. Stats NZ's consumer… Audio
Frustration over Reserve Bank 'flip-flopping'
The central bank's stance appears to have shifted a lot - and not everyone is happy. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July
In the show today, New Zealand first leader and Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry, Leaked documents about the Cook… Audio
