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Is Parliament's housing allowance system fit-for-purpose?
MPs' perks are back in the spotlight.
Government asks for inquiry into banking competition
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has requested an inquiry into the state of competition in New Zealand banking, with a particular focus on rural areas.
Financial Markets Authority files civil proceedings against Booster Investment Management
The Financial Markets Authority has filed civil proceedings against Booster Investment Management related to multiple breaches of the Financial Markets Conduct Act between 2017 and 2022.
Trade Me figures show dropping house prices
Students at Auckland University are being warned to be vigilant of symptoms with a meningococcal case found at a halls of residence. A student is in hospital receiving hospital treatment for the… Audio
Record number of people leave New Zealand
130,600 residents are estimated to have left the country in a year, new provisional figures show.
The people being hit hardest by the cost of living
Nearly three quarters of women and those under 30 found the cost of living was affecting their ability to save, according to a Kiwibank report.
Labour leader on MPs claiming allowance to stay in own homes
Dozens of MPs are being reimbursed for renting their own home, and the Parliamentary register of pecuniary interests shows many MPs have extensive property investments. Labour Party Leader Chris… Audio
Cost of legal advice out of reach for many NZers
Along with the cost of living crisis, many New Zealanders are also suffering an access to justice crisis where the cost of getting legal advice puts it far out of reach. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
Thousands living in cars and caravans in capital: Wellington city missioner
Wellington city missioner Murray Edridge says thousands of people in the capital are living in cars, caravans, sheds and overcrowded homes amid high housing costs. Edridge spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for 12 June 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Ukraine Recovery Conference takes place in Berlin
More than two thousand representatives from 60 countries are in Berlin for the Ukraine Recovery Conference. Berlin correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Commerce Commission releases fuel report
The Commerce Commission's latest fuel report shows petrol companies are squeezing an extra $15 million annually from drivers. AA principal policy adviser Terry Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fuel companies accused of 'price-gouging for weeks'
Kiwi motorists are forking out an extra $15 million a year at the pump because fuel companies are delaying passing on cost reductions. Audio
Evening business for 11 June 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
South Auckland business owners call for additional police due to crime rates
South Auckland business owners who say they're dealing with crime on a daily basis vented their frustrations at the Police Minister today, some local residents and shop owners calling for more police… Audio
Petrol companies "price gouging" - Consumer NZ CEO
Consumer New Zealand's CEO John Duffy said petrol is one of the major expenses for many households and any extra savings should be passed on, Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Tuesday money tips: travel insurance
Today's new money tip Tuesday feature kicks off with a look at travel insurance, getting the best deal, the fine print of what you're covered for and the loopholes to be aware of. Rebecca Styles from… Audio
