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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 September 2024
On today's episode, the boss of New Zealand's biggest bank wants a Capital Gains Tax, and Labour says it's looking at its tax policy and is considering capital gains, wealth, or capital income taxes… Audio
Can Working from Home but having thriving CBDs co-exist?
The government want more people to go back to a physical workplace - Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash joined First Up to talk about the logistics of such a demand. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
One of the country's oldest cars is up for grabs this week - producer Jeremy Parkinson talked with Emma Bacon from TradeMe about a classic jalopy Audio
The 'bystander effect': Would you step in to help?
Kirsten Tilleman is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, Waipapa Taumata Rau/University of Auckland - and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
MAFS star loses realtor licence for not completing Māori cultural course
Michael Wilson is the second real estate agent to face issues with the tikanga and culture course.
'When communities meet together, there's more blessing'
When it comes to saving money there's a lot we can learn from different cultures, find the hosts of RNZ's Thrift and Here Now podcasts.
Diverse New Zealanders share their cost-cutting tips
What money-saving tips can we learn from some of New Zealand's diverse cultures ? In this cross over episode with RNZ’s Here Now, Katy Gosset joins a cooking class at the Canterbury Refugee… Audio
Creating safe spaces for Tangata Moana in Christchurch
An Ōtautahi-based collective is leading a movement to connect Tangata Moana through culture, creativity and celebration.
Feature interview: late bloomers have the last laugh
Late bloomers are people who find a way to be successful when no one expects them too. Henry Oliver is a writer who finds inspiration in people who were living one kind of life and then said perhaps I… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 September 2024
On today's episode, a former New Zealand police negotiator says international negotiations are long and complex, top officials advised the Government it would cost $3 billion a year for New Zealand to… Audio
What do you really have to do for a rental inspection?
Does a bit of burnt pastry at the bottom of the oven matter? What if the lawns need a mow?
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Amid political turmoil, traffic-management boss Wayne navigates legacy and road chaos during the largest Waitangi Day celebration ever. Video
Thrift
As the cost of living hits home, what practical, money-saving tips can we learn from some of New Zealand's diverse cultures? In this cross-over episode with RNZ's money saving podcast, Thrift, Katy… Audio
How to stop your mindless scrolling in seven steps
Do you automatically reach for your phone - even while watching TV? Do you want to exercise more - but just can't head out the door? You need a dopamine menu, neuroscientist and author Nicole Vignola… Audio
Why so many Kiwis celebrate their birthdays in September
It's not just hot weather that leads to peak baby-making conditions, Stats NZ says. (Don't worry, this article is PG-rated.) Audio
Behind NZ's version of the 'viral Dubai chocolate bar'
Nikita Joel only started selling her pistachio chocolate bars three weeks ago. Now, people queue in their hundreds and thousands sell online.
Breathing life into te reo Māori documents
The Detail: Auckland City Library takes visitors on a trip back in time with a display that includes the first efforts to write down the Māori language.
A new exhibition breathes life into Te Reo Maori documents
Auckland City Library takes visitors on a trip back in time with a display that includes the first efforts to write down the Maori language. Audio
More men named Mark in CEO spots then women on NZX
Men called Mark are apparently making a disproportionate mark on the NZX. A survey of the companies listed on the NZX has shown there more Marks in chief executive spots than there are women, mark our… Audio
Freaky Friday: death didn't stop the game
This week's story is equal parts scary and sweet. Nick shares his tale of how even the death of a loved one didn't halt the love of particular card game. Audio
