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Minimum wage set to increase by 35 cents
The minimum wage will rise by 35 cents next year to $23.50 an hour in what the government describes as a "modest increase". NZCTU acting president Rachel Mackintosh spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
'Enormous mismatch' in working parents' battle for leave
The a new movement is encouraging employers to focus more on output, not the number of hours worked.
How parents can cope with the school holidays
Thousands of parents around the country are all pondering a similar question right now: How are we going to cope with school holidays? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mayors on changes to Local Government Act
Local councils will come under greater scrutiny next year as the Government cracks down on what it says are nice-to-haves. Clutha mayor Bryan Cadogan, Gisborne mayor Rhette Stoltz, and Lower Hutt… Audio
Treasury set to release Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update
Treasury will release its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update on Tuesday afternoon. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Panel with Georgina Stylianou & Mike Williams ( Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Georgina Stylianou & Mike Williams. The trio discuss a building firm that claims to have shaved more than a year of the construction of a… Audio
Woolworths workers receive 6.8 percent pay rise
Woolworths workers are welcoming a 6.8 percent pay rise, after what the union has described as a "long" and "difficult" fight. FIRST Union national secretart for retail Rudd Hughes spoke to Jemima… Audio
Car parking charges vary across country
First Up producer Mahvash Ikram goes looking for Auckland's most expensive car park. Audio
The Bitcoin billionaire who set up a $2 million treasure hunt
Billionaire Jon Collins-Black decided to recapture some of the whimsy and imagination of his youth and set up a treasure hunt across America. Audio
Will paying for uni disrupt rest home subsidy?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Busting the '$1 million-to-retire' myth
There's a big factor some retirement planning isn't considering, actuaries say - and are some retirees spending a lot on alcohol?
The shake-up of the banking sector
Banks have been warned this week that "competition is king" as the government moves to improve the sector. Audio
EV owners hit with big increase in ACC levies
As part of a wide range of levy increases that the government has decided to adopt, EV owners will have their ACC levy increase to $109.05 in the next year.
Industry supportive of government's planned KiwiSaver changes
The government wants to loosen the rules to allow KiwiSaver funds to invest in private assets, housing and infrastructure projects.
Homes set to face even bigger power price
More needs to be done as consumers face higher power bills over the coming years, a spokesperson for the Electricity Authority admits.
Lawyer on ACC review
The government is going to review ACC, with the Minister saying performance has been declining for a decade. Lawyer and co-convenor of the ACC Futures Coalition group Hazel Armstrong spoke to Corin… Audio
ACC levies to go up
ACC levies will soon go up for earners, businesses and motor vehicle owners. ACC minister Matt Doocey spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Commerce minister proposes capital market shake-up
The government wants to broaden the range of potential investments for Kiwisaver and make it easier to list on the stock exchange.
How do liquidations work?
Today it was announced that after more than 90 years of operations the Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand, also known as the YHA New Zealand, had gone into liquidation. Where do all the bunk beds… Audio
FIFA 2034 already attracting sportswashing claims
Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 FIFA Men's World Cup, but the decision has sparked accusations of "sportswashing" from critics who point to the country's human rights record. Audio
