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Hawke's Bay leaders call for more funding to rebuild roads and bridges damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle
Hawke's Bay leaders are calling for more government funding to rebuild roads and bridges that were extensively damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
A meeting was held on Wednesday between the Prime Minister… Audio
Cost of living: What have people given up spending on?
The situation for pet owners may be related to cost of living pressures and this week we've heard about charities struggling to stay afloat as Kiwis pull back their spending. Georgie Hannifin asked… Video, Audio
The KiwiSaver gap between men and women
Concerning differences have been exposed in new research.
Funding shortfall halts cathedral project
Skyrocketing costs are affecting work at the country's oldest stone church.
Kiwis take advantage of record gold prices, cash in investments
Gold has historically held up well in times of high inflation, market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
'App tax' confuses accommodation providers
Small accommodation providers are set to be booted off at least one big booking platform if they don't meet new tax requirements that kicked in yesterday. Audio
New financial year sees change in benefit payments
A new financial year has begun and with it comes a change in benefit payments, with a number of payments to New Zealand households increasing.
There has been criticism from some sectors that benefit… Audio
Property listings back to normal after years of low numbers
New property listings are back to normal according to realestate.co.nz after years of unusually low listings.
That's despite high interest rates and high inflation.
In March, new listings were up… Audio
Former crisis negotiator's top tips for securing a deal
Lance Burdett knows how to talk criminals down - and says when asking for a raise or buying a house, many of the same principles can be applied.
Australia: Armourguard yet to accept or reject financial lifeline
In Australia, crisis talks on the future of cash deliveries to banks and supermarkets are going down to the wire. The cash transit company Armourguard is yet to accept or reject a financial lifeline… Audio
Lower interest rates near, Reserve Bank hints
The tide is turning on inflation, and RBNZ governor Adrian Orr says "we're now in a much happier space". Audio
Shoppers still waiting to see savings on fruit and vegetables
Supermarket shoppers say they're holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables, after the announcement that prices have fallen.
Woolworths New Zealand says better growing conditions are to thank… Audio
Government to release budget policy statement
The Government's budget policy statement will be out on Wednesday.
Expectations are that it will highlight an economy going backwards, and hint at a delay in reaching surplus and more borrowing.
RNZ… Audio
Govt provides $18m boost for NZers to travel for specialist health treatment
The coalition government is delivering an $18 million boost to New Zealanders needing to travel for specialist health treatment.
Among the improvements are what Health Minister Shane Reti calls "long… Audio
Disability Support Network on funding boost
The Labour party says it's a "massive vote of no confidence" in the Disability Issues Minister that Cabinet has now assumed responsibility for future decisions about disability funding.
This comes… Audio
Interislander passenger wins compensation
An Interislander passenger has won just over a thousand dollars in compensation for travel costs after a ferry broke down off the Wellington coast last year.
The Kaitaki was sailing into Wellington… Audio
Mother hopes FamilyBoost rebate will help her children have more days in childcare
Mother of two Kelly Watts is hoping the Government's 'FamilyBoost' rebate will mean she can afford to have her three-year-old in kindy for longer.
Her husband works full time, while she works part… Audio
ECE sector welcomes 'FamilyBoost' rebate, questions its reach
The tax rebate for parents with kids in pre-school is being called a welcome a relief for some households but there's also a warning only a few will enjoy the full benefits.
From October, the… Audio
Public 'ready to be convinced' as Labour talks tax changes
Voters are ready to talk about a capital gains tax, a leading experts says, as Chris Hipkins puts "all options on the table.
New rules urgently needed for banks - commentators
New rules are needed to force the banking sector to introduce changes to protect consumers, and a muscled-up Kiwibank is not a quick fix, consumer advocates say. Audio