Money
Stories from the 'invisible unemployed'
A stroke survivor living on canned soup and bread is among those stuck with too much money for a benefit, but not enough to get by.
'Good time to take stock': Ways NZers can get ahead of fuel shortages
The war in the Middle East has pushed up fuel prices - two experts give their views on dealing with the situation.
'What is this hold up?': Students struggle with costs amid loan payment delays
Many parents and students have been sharing their frustration about the delays in a social media group. Audio
Studylink applications not processed weeks after courses began
Stressed out students are struggling to pay rent, buy food and take the bus to class because their student loan applications are still not processed, weeks after courses began. But Studylink says… Audio
Has the Middle East war reached a worst-case scenario?
Bloomberg reported "international and US efforts to mollify oil markets continued to fail in the face of the long-feared worst-case scenario".
Rising fuel prices has Northlanders putting things on tick
There's concern Northland families already using buy-now-pay-later services for essentials like food and petrol will be forced further into debt with rising fuel prices and the ongoing cost of living… Audio
Too much for a benefit, not enough to make ends meet
While the rising number of beneficiaries is plain to see, there is another layer of people struggling.
What can Kiwi workers do to combat costly commute?
What can New Zealand workers do if they're facing a costly commute as fuel prices rise? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Call for govt to encourage working from home due to fuel prices
The union representing public servants is calling on the government to encourage working from home, in the face of rising petrol prices. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Nelson mayor responds to Air NZ flight cancellations
Air New Zealand is cancelling 1100 - affecting 44,000 passengers throughout the country over the next two months. Nelson is one city where some flights will be cancelled, its mayor Nick Smith spoke to… Audio
Fuel prices pushing people to buy electric cars
Car dealers say the cost of fuel is pushing people to buy electric vehicles. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports. Audio
Expert says government needs to secure country’s energy future
An energy expert says now is the time for the government to secure the country's energy future. David Keat was a senior leader at Marsden Point, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
One in three households struggled for food in past year, report finds
The Hunger Monitor is the country's first comprehensive tally of food insecurity and will serve as a benchmark for annual updates. Audio
Warning over suspected pyramid scheme in Hawke's Bay
The Commerce Commission said the scheme promotes health supplements, but members' payments appear to rely on continuously recruiting new people.
What are your rights if your flight is cancelled?
Air NZ is warning 44,000 passengers will be affected by cancellations over the coming months - what can you do if you're one of them.
Seven things that have actually become cheaper over the past 10 years
You may think everything in life is just getting more and more expensive, but it's not all bad news. Audio
The items that are actually getting cheaper
Inflation has been a problem in recent years, and there are warnings it could be again thanks to the war in the Middle East. But money correspondent Susan Edmunds has found it's not always one way… Audio
Third of households struggle to access affordable, healthy food
A new report showing one in three households have struggled to access affordable, nutritious food in the past year has come as a surprise even to the charities putting food on tables. Amy Williams… Audio
Blood cancer patient forced to leave family behind and move to Australia for treatment
The plight of a New Zealand blood cancer patient forced to leave his four children behind and make a last chance dash to Australia for treatment has prompted dozens of doctors to write an open letter… Audio
Doctors pleading for improvements in blood cancer care
A group of blood cancer specialists are expressing their alarm at the unnecessary loss of kiwi lives due to treatment in New Zealand lagging behind international standards. Dozens of doctors, nurses… Audio
