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Public transport discounts to end
A bus ride or train trip is about to get a lot more expensive for many commuters as government discounts are scrapped from Wednesday. Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Pharmac to get extra $1.7 billion over four years
The drug buying agency Pharmac says funding new medicines is still out of reach despite the government's latest cash injection. Pharmac Chief Executive Sarah Fitt spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Early Business News for 30 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
International tourists keeping central Akl businesses afloat
International tourists are helping to keep central Auckland businesses afloat as locals keep a tight rein on their spending. Viv Beck from Heart of the City spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business Innovation Hub set up in Bougainville
Business Innovation Hub set up in Bougainville Audio
Breast Cancer Foundation concerned at PHARMAC funding
More funding for Pharmac doesn't mean new medicines will be available according to the Breast Cancer Foundation's Ah-Leen Rayner who joined First Up. Audio
Public transport subsidies are ending. Here's how much fares will rise
In some places, young people will be paying up to $8 more for a trip, but in others, fares aren't rising at all. Here's the breakdown.
Cost of living crisis: Families opt for Kiwisaver cashouts, cut back on food
Families are cutting back on essentials and withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds as they struggle with the rising cost of living, a budgeting service says.
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and Ed McKnight discuss Keeping New Zealand Beautiful's struggle for funding, plus we speak to former deputy mayor of Wellington… Audio
Evening business for 29 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Global sustainability standards impact NZ exports
Exporters are under pressure to meet international standards on climate change adopted in major markets.
Unemployment pegged to rise in sluggish economy
It is set to rise to a three-year high as wage growth eases in a slowing economy.
How much living costs are rising
The cost of living is still rising, but new data shows it is rising at a slower rate.
Made in NZ: Natural Paint Co.
For Made in NZ this week we head to Christchurch and talk to the people behind the Natural Paint Company. James Mount is the CEO, he talks to Jesse about what makes their paint 'less stinky' than… Audio
Time running out for copper phone network
As most switch to mobile phones, the nation's copper network is slowly being phased out, with one big telco is planning to pull the plug year. Audio
Interest rate cuts might have to wait until 2025
Inflation is not falling as quickly as economists expected, so don't hold your breath, a leading economist says.
Alliance asks farmers to help raise share capital in bid to stay farmer-owned
The red meat cooperative was profitable for nine out of the last 10 years - but last year, it reported a $70 million loss after tax.
Market Update for 29 April 2024
Market Update for 29 April 2024 Audio