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Woman turns plumbing plan into more than a pipe dream
A woman who has proved herself in a male-dominated trade wants to own a business so she can give others a break. Audio
One NZ faces court action over alleged 111 calling breaches
The telco has failed in its responsibility to provide vulnerable consumers with a means of calling 111 in a power cut, Commerce Commission says. Audio
Do you shop around for a Kiwisaver provider?
Simplicity has been rated as New Zealanders' favourite Kiwisaver provider in Consumer NZ's latest Kiwisaver satisfaction survey. Georgie Hanafin asked people if they feel like they're getting a good… Audio
Evening business for 16 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Whangarei CBD suffering in tough economic times
Several shops in Whangarei's CBD are quietly closing down as tough economic times bite. North Chamber president Tim Robinson. Audio
How planes from NZ might end up making rain in Thailand
Aotearoa's only commercial aircraft manufacturer says it new plane is ideal for hot, high places with humid conditions. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 April
On today's episode we hear from Finance Minister Nicola Willis on cuts to the public sector, Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for calm in the region, the banking sector is… Audio
Stuff to provide news bulletins to replace Newshub
Warner Bros. Discovery has done a deal with Stuff to provide news to replace Newshub. It will keep news on TV channel Three from July 6 and help Three retain some viewers. It also means important…
Housing market activity picking up, new data shows
Housing market activity last month was boosted by a 23 percent increase in the number of listings.
Cost of driving EVs climbs after Road User Charges
The cost of driving an electric vehicle has jumped this month - but are they still an affordable option? Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts reports. Audio
Hastings could face rates rise of 25 percent
Hastings homeowners may be hit with a 25 percent rates rise as the city grapples with how to pay for the huge amount of cyclone recovery work still ahead. Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst spoke to… Audio
Demand for private health insurance grows
Senior doctors at public hospitals debated asking Te Whatu Ora to pay for private health insurance for them, the vote to include it in a union claim got more than 40 percent backing but not the… Audio
PSA on govt cuts to public servants
The cost of job cuts in the public sector is shaping up to be expensive in its own right. PSA national secretary Duane Leo spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on public servant cuts
As the number of departed and departing public servants grows, so does the bill for their leaving. Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins us for our weekly National leader's spot while Christopher Luxon… Audio
PM Luxon discusses trade in Singapore
Christopher Luxon's sales-push through South East Asia continues - having secured a commitment from Singapore to help future-proof trade. Craig McCulloch reports from Singapore. Audio
Bank industry calls for government help resourcing national Anti-Scam Centre
The banking industry is calling on the government to help resource its national Anti-Scam Centre, the industry also wants legal backing for the operation, as well as official help with gathering… Audio
Inflation set to cool, but not enough for Reserve Bank's expectations
Annual inflation looks set to cool further, but the numbers are still set to come in hotter than the central bank's expectations.
