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Bookmarks with Nick Sautner
Our Bookmarks guest today is a scholar who can kick a ball! He's the leading goal kicker record holder in the Aussie Rules Victorian Football League, with a whopping 883 goals. He has studied in… Audio
Heading Off: Grant Bradley on Air NZ airfare changes
This week on Heading Off we have a closer look at the recent Air NZ changes to their air fares. Prices have recently gone up on domestic flights and some options, which were popular, have been… Audio
Battle to keep historic aircraft in the air
Betsy, an historic American-built Douglas DC-3 aircraft, may have flown its last sightseeing or wedding flight out of Auckland's Ardmore airport. Audio
'Big privacy concern': Qantas investigates customers accessing others' info in app
One passenger said they could see another customer's name on their app as well as their boarding pass for a flight.
How do our politicians' pay packets compare?
Explainer - MPs are about to get a pay bump, but is it fair and how does it compare to other countries?
Remuneration Authority on MP pay rises
The Remuneration Authority says determining pay rises for MPs is about fairly matching the job market, rather than deciding whether they deserve it or not. Remuneration Authority chair Geoff Summers… Audio
Commerce Commission wins legal battle against Viagogo
The Commerce Commission has won a long-running legal battle against the ticket reseller Viagogo, which repeatedly misled New Zealanders about its status as an official ticket outlet. Chief Executive… Audio
Under pressure: 70% of Kiwis worried about money
More than two-thirds of households are suffering from financial stress amid job insecurity, increasing debts, high inflation and interest rates.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 May
On today's episode, the Remuneration Authority has determined that MPs will get a 10.5 percent pay rise, we get reaction from Labour leader Chris Hipkins as well as from the Taxpayers' Union… Audio
Free trade deal with the European Union comes into force
The European Union ambassador says the FTA will have immediate wins for kiwifruit, apple, and onion growers. Audio
Public Transport fares now more expensive
The Government has stopped funding free public transport for children and half-price fares for young people under 25. We have reporters out in Wellington and Auckland to see how commuters are reacting… Audio
'Never a right time' - Should MPs be getting a 10 percent pay rise?
By the end of this term, an ordinary MP's salary will be $181,200. So what do politicians make of it?
Free trade agreement between NZ and EU begins
A ground-breaking trade agreement is kicking into action from Wednesday, which could contribute more than a billion dollars to the economy within a decade. EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith spoke to… Audio
MPs pay rise 'out of touch' says Taxpayer Union
The Taxpayer Union says Parliament's pay rise is out of touch with the rest of the country as the average income of households goes backwards. Spokesman Jordan Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
MPs to receive pay rise
After six years of a salary freeze MPs will soon be paid thousands of dollars more - an increase some admit makes them feel uncomfortable. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more. Audio
Early Business News for 1 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Beloved costume shop set to close its doors for good
Started in 1991, the Costume Cave on Wellington's Wakefield Street has long been a friend to filmmakers, theatre practitioners and partygoers in the capital and across the country. Audio