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Woolworths tells 79,000 they won a prize, then rescinds it
Woolworths has apologised to thousands of customers after mistakenly telling about 79,000 people they had won a competition.
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Job applications soar as public sector layoffs continue
9 May 2024There's been a 112 percent increase in applications for jobs at one recruiter - and a 179 percent jump in Auckland.
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Parts supplied to Boeing had 'serious defects' - whistleblower
9 May 2024A former quality inspector for Spirit AeroSystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping.
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POLi payments: who is at risk and what are banks doing?
9 May 2024Kathryn speaks with finance commentator and bank customer advocate, Janine Starks, on the POLi payments story. Audio
Woolworths tells 79,000 they won a prize, then rescinds it
Woolworths has apologised to thousands of customers after mistakenly telling about 79,000 people they had won a competition.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May 2024
On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social… Audio
Job applications soar as public sector layoffs continue
There's been a 112 percent increase in applications for jobs at one recruiter - and a 179 percent jump in Auckland.
Parts supplied to Boeing had 'serious defects' - whistleblower
A former quality inspector for Spirit AeroSystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping.
Social Investment Agency to be set up as part of budget
The Finance Minister has confirmed a Social Investment Agency will be set up as part of this year's Budget, with an aim of investing in earlier and better interventions to support the country's most… Audio
POLi payments: who is at risk and what are banks doing?
Kathryn speaks with finance commentator and bank customer advocate, Janine Starks, on the POLi payments story. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis gives pre-budget speech
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has given a pre-Budget speech Thursday morning to the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Organiser of raffle for '$2m house' defends charity's status
The charity behind the 'Win a House' promotion is not yet registered and planning to use the raffle proceeds to buy the property. Audio
Early Business News for 9 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
School lunches: Principals disheartened by menu changes, lack of funding for staff
Principals say sandwiches and muesli bars are insufficient and they don't have staffing capacity to organise the lunches themselves. Audio
'Where's the support for them?'- debt solution providers lose funding
The government will not continue funding debt solution providers which help people struggling to pay off their loans, raising concerns for people's mental health in a cost of living crisis.
Lack of demand 'number one problem for businesses'
The new economic reality has hit a growing number of companies as they reveal significant hits to their earnings and profits. Audio
James Shaw on what he's got planned after politics and what advice he has for the Green Party
Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree Tory", and what he's got planned after politics. Video, Audio
Here's what you should be earning at any age
What are the numbers relevant to your demographic and how does your income stack up?
Ministry of Social Development to cut funding for debt advisors
A debt solution provider is warning that cutting funding for advisors could worsen the mental health of those already struggling financially. DebtFix chief executive Christine Liggins spoke to… Audio
Personal finance: Should KiwiSaver be compulsory?
Money expert David Boyle joins Kathryn to talk about some holes in the argument to make KiwiSaver compulsory to ensure more people are equipped to fund their retirement. Audio