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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
Pharmac to get extra $1.7 billion over four years
The drug buying agency Pharmac says funding new medicines is still out of reach despite the government's latest cash injection. Pharmac Chief Executive Sarah Fitt spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Early Business News for 30 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
International tourists keeping central Akl businesses afloat
International tourists are helping to keep central Auckland businesses afloat as locals keep a tight rein on their spending. Viv Beck from Heart of the City spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business Innovation Hub set up in Bougainville
Business Innovation Hub set up in Bougainville Audio
Breast Cancer Foundation concerned at PHARMAC funding
More funding for Pharmac doesn't mean new medicines will be available according to the Breast Cancer Foundation's Ah-Leen Rayner who joined First Up. Audio
Public transport subsidies are ending. Here's how much fares will rise
In some places, young people will be paying up to $8 more for a trip, but in others, fares aren't rising at all. Here's the breakdown.
Cost of living crisis: Families opt for Kiwisaver cashouts, cut back on food
Families are cutting back on essentials and withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds as they struggle with the rising cost of living, a budgeting service says.
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and Ed McKnight discuss Keeping New Zealand Beautiful's struggle for funding, plus we speak to former deputy mayor of Wellington… Audio
Evening business for 29 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Global sustainability standards impact NZ exports
Exporters are under pressure to meet international standards on climate change adopted in major markets.
Unemployment pegged to rise in sluggish economy
It is set to rise to a three-year high as wage growth eases in a slowing economy.
