Money
Health NZ on Northland doctors and dentists strike
From 10 on Wednesday morning senior medical and dental officers in Northland will go on strike for 24 hours. Health New Zealand Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northland doctors and dentists strike
Doctors and dentists in Northland are on strike from 10 Wednesday morning. Whangarei Emergency doctor Gary Payinda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Economists forecast higher than expected GDP figures
The quarterly GDP figures are out on Thursday, with many economists forecasting higher than expected growth of around 0.7 percent. BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Funeral costs in the spotlight
Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate.
Funeral costs in the spotlight
Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate Audio
Current sick leave entitlements 'manifestly unfair'
An Auckland business owner says it is adding a significant burden in tough economic times. Audio
New Zealand at climate crossroads, says insurer
Most New Zealanders don't want to subsidise insuring risky areas.
Pharmacy raided for third time in just 10 weeks
The owner is considering shutting-up shop after spending estimated $30,000 on replacing the front doors. Audio
'I feel so helpless': Woman left $2000 out of pocket as appliance store shuts
Months after buying, the customer was there was no stock, but the refund never came. Audio
Unsecured creditors need more protection: customer
A customer who has been left $2000 out of pocket due to the failure of an appliance retailer says there need to be better protections for unsecured creditors. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke… Audio
Greens release fiscal strategy that calls for more public investment
Last month, their 'Green Budget' was ridiculed by the coalition government.
Housing market remains mired, report shows
Quotable Value operations manager James Wilson says prices and sales were not changing much - but there were signs of tentative confidence.
How long will better times for renters last?
Average rent across the country dropped $27 a week in May, compared to last year.
Why you can't deposit cash into someone else's account at the bank
You can do lots of things at a bank, but this probably isn't one of them.
Govt considers cutting sick leave entitlement
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, is not dismissing a review of sick leave provisions, including reducing the number of sick leave days that employees are entitled to. Employers and Manufacturers… Audio
What is being done about NZ's growing meth crisis?
Wastewater testing showed a 96 percent increase in consumption of methamphetamine in 2024, compared to 2023. Audio
Construction of wharf at Whanganui Port set to start
The works include the demolition of the existing Wharf three structure.
Is it time to invest in gold?
Creator of the Making Cents podcast, Frances Cook, talks about investing in gold, the share market and the state of Auckland's housing market. Audio
How Trump makes his money, revealed
US President Donald Trump reported hundreds of millions of dollars in income from memecoins, golf clubs and licensing ventures in a public financial disclosure report.
