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Political panel debate Budget 2024
Budget debate: Lisa Owen is joned by BBM Community Kitchen and Foodshare operator David Letele; former Labour MP and now CEO of Community Law Centres o Aotearoa Sue Moroney; and managing director of… Audio
Mixed response to tax cuts
Reporter Luka Forman asked folks in Auckland's Onehunga how they feel about the government's tax cuts Audio
Crunching the Budget numbers with Brad Olsen
Calculators at the ready ..its time to talk tax cuts... the government's budget centre piece costing three-point-seven billion dollars a year. Infometrics chief economist Brad Olsen crunched the… Audio
Christchurch residents on Budget 2024
We asked some people in Christchurch what they think of the budget - and the tax cuts. Audio
RNZ political editor on Budget 2024
The back pocket promise has been kept by a finance minister who staked her job on it. RNZ political editor Jo Moir goes over the winners and losers with Lisa Owen. Audio
Comvita takeover bid withdrawn
Comvita says the bidder has advised the company it will no longer proceed with the offer
The Pre-Panel for 30 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the first human trials of a new drug that can regenerate teeth. Audio
Government surpluses get further away as economy struggles
The government has been forced to tighten its belt to pay for tax cuts.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks about first home buying following the loss of the Kiwisaver first home buyer grant. She has some tips about using Kiwisaver to buy a home and other options for those looking to… Audio
'I have kept my pledge' - Nicola Willis on Budget 2024
National has kept its tax cut promise, laying out a relief package largely in line with the 'Back Pocket Boost' it campaigned on during the election.
RNZ Budget Day Special
RNZ's Budget Day Special hosted by Corin Dann. Corin is joined by Political Editor Jo Moir, Business Editor Gyles Beckford and a range of RNZ correspondents to explain what the budget means to you. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 May 2024
On today's episode, Thousands have gathered as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies. On top of that it's Budget Day. All eyes will be on the tax cuts Finance Minister Nicola… Audio
Baking for Starship, a unique fundraiser
More than 1,700 people have signed up for the Starship hospitals recently launched community bake off. The bake off is raising money to support the hospital, which in turn supports over 140,000… Audio
Budget day: What economists are looking for
It's budget day - with the details to be unveiled in just under two hours. What are economists looking out for? Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Keirnan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How long should everyday appliances last?
When a product or appliance fails, how often have you asked yourself whether it's even worth fixing?
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 May
On today's episode, protest convoys take to the streets around the country. We heard from Auckland and Hamilton about their progress, it's budget day so we had a look at what is coming, Smith and… Audio
Should you buy a $1 reserve house?
For those trying to get onto the housing ladder, the promise of a super cheap house could be very tempting. So, how does a dollar sound? Audio
Full scale of public service cuts to be revealed
With the lid set to be lifted on the Budget - a slew of major government departments are yet to say what is happening to staff.
Smith and Caughey's stores still closed after cyber attack
A cyber attack on the Auckland retailer came the day it announced a plan to close its doors for good. Audio