Money
Pharmac boost 'bittersweet' - patients
The Government's $600 million boost to Pharmac has been described as bittersweet by some current cancer patients. The funding over four years means the drug buying agency can fund 26 new cancer… Audio
Christopher Luxon on new Pharmac funding
The government is celebrating new funding for Pharmac that will cover "up to" fifty-four new drugs. The $600 million boost makes good on National's election pledge to fund thirteen new cancer drugs… Audio
Cancer expert on government's funding boost for Pharmac
Some cancer patients say the Government's treatment pledge comes too late - while others are still in the dark about whether game-changing drugs will be funded for them. The Government announced a… Audio
Cancer patients say government pledge coming too late
Some cancer patients say the Government's treatment pledge comes too late - while others are still in the dark about whether game-changing drugs will be funded for them. The Government announced a… Audio
Government pledges extra $600m for Pharmac
The Government has pledged $600 million of extra Pharmac funding over the next four years to allow the agency to approve up to 26 new cancer treatments. The Health Minister Shane Reti concedes cancer… Audio
Five reasons you might get a tax bill
A tax bill is often an unwelcome surprise. Here's why you might get one.
Starting to Save
How can we start to put money aside? And once we have, can we avoid dipping back into it? First time saver, Charlene, explains how she financed her children's Christmas presents and paid off a car… Audio
'Ludicrous': South Wairarapa councillor hits out at pay
Celebrity chef and councillor Martin Bosley says he personally worked between 20 and 35 hours a week, which means his pay is less than $10 an hour.
Have you had an unexpected tax bill?
We want to hear from RNZ readers who have been stung with a surprise tax bill this financial year.
Pharmacy group warns patients may face more consultation charges
The Pharmacy Guild is calling on the government to urgently fix what it calls a "flawed funding model".
'Such a burden': Parents hit with unanticipated tax bill
Employees on paid parental leave are shocked to find they owe Inland Revenue thousands of dollars.
Surprise IRD tax bills biting Kiwis at end of financial year
Some taxpayers have been hit with a surprise bill from the IRD, and it seems parental leave is the common denominator. Matthew Hutching has the story. Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 24 July
On today's First Up pod: Mitch McCann has the news on President Biden's campaign out of New York; Russia targets Ukraine's power infrastructure in heavy drone and missile attacks - Anita… Audio
How many Big Macs can you buy for the minimum wage?
Times might be tough, but there's one glimmer of (possible) relief: New Zealanders can buy many more Big Macs on the minimum wage than they used to.
'The Click Trap' doco exposes nefarious world of online ads
How do digital advertisers target people to sell their products? And how much do they really know about us? In a world increasingly lived online, our personal information is a precious resource highly… Video, Audio
'I do worry': Under $30k for councillors facing growing workload, pressure and abuse
Pay for elected council members hinders local government's ability to attract and retain qualified councillors, a mayor says.
Centre at centre of 'rebirth of Wellington' falls short on revenue
Wellington's $180 million Takina convention centre is not achieving the targets set out in its business case.
NZ out of recession but still in deep economic hole
Analysis - For a country that had just crawled out of recession, there were not many happy faces on the capital's streets today.
Christchurch council manages to settle on rates rise under 10%
The cost of living crisis is a major reason the council has worked hard to pare back its budget.
NZTA put on notice over cost of cones, traffic management
The agency will soon need to count up what it spends on an "infestation" of road cones and temporary traffic management.
