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New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Enatel's new 8000 square metre factory is situated by Christchurch Airport.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4th February
This morning we spoke to Kris Faafoi as more people report trouble getting insurance in parts of the South Island; Are we losing the battle against the yellow-legged hornet? Biosecurity New Zealand… Audio
The reality of Mount businesses after fatal landslide
Mount Mainstreet manager Jay Banner told Morning Report local businesses have taken a significant financial hit. Audio
Schools should lower uniform costs, School Boards Association says
It comes after more than 38,000 hardship payments were granted to help parents with school expenses in 2025. Audio
Authors miss out on vital annual payment after government department bungle
The Public Lending Right scheme makes a payment to authors each year, when they have sufficient books in New Zealand libraries. Audio
Heavy EV charger hub opens at Lower Hutt landfill
The government, through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), covered $500,000 of the project.
Home insurance premiums fall despite ongoing weather risks
The availability of insurance has also improved across the country - even though some insurers are limiting their coverage in flood-prone areas. Audio
How much do accountants actually earn?
Australian accountants are still getting paid more than New Zealanders - but the local sector had a bigger pay bump in the past year.
Well-known Petone Italian restaurant closes doors after 20 years
The owners of Soprano on Jackson Street are selling up after an "incredibly tough" few years.
More interest rates relief coming for homeowners
Interest rates might have started to rise but what home loan borrowers pay in interest is likely to keep falling through this year.
The big bill for owning the country's most-stolen car
And how can you keep your insurance costs down if you own one? Audio
Toyota Aqua the most stolen car
New Zealand's most stolen car is again the Toyota Aqua. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
KiwiSavers struggle amid record hardship withdrawals
People are seeking help with their bills but don't realise how hard it can be to get their money out.
Customers switching banks in record numbers
What could banking mortgage incentives may mean for those with home loans? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ratepayers cannot afford road repairs from logging truck damage, council says
The Rangitīkei mayor says his council is spending $3.5 million dollars on repairs to the country road between Taihape and Napier.
Who's paying the price for cash back offers?
Cash back incentives are driving borrowers to switch banks, but who's paying the price?
Part of Border Processing Levy drops by 30%
The levy, which funds x-ray screening, detector dogs and other protections, was raised after Covid-19.
How do you invest in wine?
One of the things former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham's son, Brooklyn, made headlines for this week was sharing "the world's most expensive" wine with his wife, Nicola Peltz. It was reportedly an 1831… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 January 2026
Will Labour rescue National from its scrap with New Zealand First and support the Free Trade Agreement with India? We talk to Labour's trade man Damien O'Connor; Thanks Donald but no thanks ... New… Audio