Money
'Real strain': Student nurses, midwives on workload, financial pressure
One midwifery student says over 20 percent of her cohort has either taken a break from the course or dropped out. Audio
'Totally unfair': New Plymouth residents on proposed water charge changes
From 2027 ratepayers will be billed, at least in part, according to volume of water used.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14th July 2025
In today's episode, Forestry slash and silt is being blamed for extensive damage in Tasman, carving out a path of destruction in the Motueka Valley; The weather and damage haven't just been isolated… Audio
Calls to curb price rises for burial and cremation fees
Funeral directors are calling on councils to curb price rises for burial and cremation fees, ahead of this year's local body elections. Funeral Directors Association chief executive Gillian Boyes… Audio
Taxpayers' Union releases rankings of local councils rate rises
The Taxpayers' Union has released its rates dashboard which ranks local bodies across the country on how much they have increased rates. The Taxpayers' Union local government campaigns manager Sam… Audio
Frances Cook: Is it wise to cut back on insurance?
Financial journalist and creator of the Making Cents podcast, Frances Cook is back with Jim to discuss making decisions around insurance when money is tight, as well as the latest figures from the… Audio
Nurses vote to go on 24-hour strike, citing safe staffing concerns
Health NZ is offering a 3 percent pay rise over two years, plus two payments of $325.
The Big Sleepout is back
The Sleepout involves people spending a night out in the elements to get a glimpse of life on the streets. Audio
Boutique dairy company saved by last-minute buyer
After 15 years, the business announced it was closing down in May.
Te Pūkenga managers warn MPs about break up of institute
The managers of Te Pūkenga and Nelson's mayor have warned MPs about what will follow the break up of the mega institute. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Buyouts to end in 20 years, panel recommends
Homeowners whose houses are flooded or damaged by weather events should not expect buy-outs in the future, a panel of experts has recommended to the government. An independent reference group set up… Audio
Wellington leads way as rents track downwards
Residential rents are falling in most parts of the country apart from Otago and Southland.
How will NZ pay the higher premiums for defence spending?
Analysis: Defence spending is like insurance - you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it.
Economic outlook highly uncertain: Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank says the economic outlook remains highly uncertain. Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association's Leigh Hodgetts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
A Kiwi company succeeding in Australia but battling Pharmac
There is a second life in single-use medical devices, but getting Pharmac on board with the money-saving venture has been a battle.
A win-win-win over medical waste
There's a second life in single-use medical devices, but getting Pharmac on board with the money-saving venture has been a battle. Audio
Kiwibank on Reserve Bank OCR announcement
It's decision day for the Reserve Bank with the latest Official Cash Rate announcement due early Wednesday afternoon. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government to loosen rules for selling homes in trusts
People selling a house are currently being treated like potential criminals, the Associate Justice Minister says.
Government considering rates capping
The government is considering placing a cap on how much local councils can increase rates. Local Government New Zealand president and Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Does the world need billionaires?
Should tax rules prevent billionaires from amassing fortunes? Professor Jessica Flanigan says 'no'. Audio
