Pensions
French Fury versus Quiet Kiwis
Paris is a burning rubbish tip as residents protest plans to raise the retirement age to a level that would still be below ours. Why aren't we agitating for change? Audio
Making our superannuation fairer
The New Zealand Initiative's released a report on the country's superannuation, stating that our pension age needs to rise and it should be linked to health expectancy. Audio
Tahiti pension reform stirs political scene
Tahiti politics shaken by pension reform row. Audio
Pensioner overpayments increase by 50% in 5 years
Ministry of Social Development is defending its systems after it was revealed more than 52,000 pensioners were overpaid last year. Audio
Smoking worth billions to public purse - report
Smoking and savings from tobacco-related deaths are a boon for government coffers, according to a British think tank.
Pension stopped over legal trouble
An 89 year-old war veteran ended up begging in Kaitaia because he failed to respond to an arrest warrant. Audio
Unprepared for retirement
How much do you actually need to have put away for your retirement? Audio
Government and pensioners at odds over taxes
Cook Islands Grey Power says members are willing to be sent to jail to shame the government for making them pay taxes on their pensions. Audio
Pensions and tensions between generations
Anusha Bradley explores how NZ will pay for superannuation in the future and the impact on generations to come. Video, Audio