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Climate change could reduce global average incomes by 19 percent - study
It shows New Zealand's income will be 2-10 percent lower, but one expert says this modelling is not suitable to conclude much about the costs of climate change at a local level.
Why are concert tickets so expensive?
Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high. Jogai Bhatt looks at why it costs so much.
People going hungry so their pets can eat, charity says
Some pet owners are being forced to choose between feeding themselves or their animals, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Police Association members reject latest pay offer
Police Association says members are looking for a sincere effort by the government to address the cost of living crisis and recognise the increasing dangers officers faced.
Future of NZ Ag Show in doubt
The future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show is in doubt after the Canterbury A&P Association pulled the pin on this year's event. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Why the latest inflation figures aren't all good news
The easing of the annual inflation to its lowest level in three years might be met with applause, but economists are cautious to celebrate. Video
AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts
Māori AI and data ethicist Karaitiana Taiuru believes there are other Māori who have been affected but have not yet come forward.
Crowdfunding service Equitise loses licence to operate
Crowdfunding investment service Equitise has lost its licence to operate.
Inflation drops to 4 percent
The annual inflation rate has fallen to its lowest in nearly three years. Audio
Hundreds of jobs to go at Oranga Tamariki
Oranga Tamariki - The Children's Ministry has today confirmed plans to disestablish 447 jobs - reducing its workforce by nine percent. Reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Call for four-lane highway between Auckland and Kaikohe
The government is being urged to upgrade the "dilapidated" SH1 as soon as possible.
Deluge floods Dubai Airport, causing chaos
Flights into Dubai International Airport have been diverted after a storm hit the region.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio
'NZ's money must innovate' - Reserve Bank considers a digital dollar
New Zealand could be using a government-backed digital currency by the end of the decade.
Northland businesses make case for upgrading main highway
An alliance of Northland's biggest businesses is hoping a new report will make the case for upgrading the region's main highway so compelling, the government won't be able to refuse. Peter de Graaf… Audio
Reserve Bank asks for public feedback on digital cash
The notes and coins people keep in their wallets could have a digital, government-backed equivalent by the end of the decade. RBNZ director of money and cash Ian Woolford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on government's plan to ease consenting rules for coal mines
While the government continues squeezing the public sector to cut costs, the scale of spending under the previous government has come to light. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Economist on official inflation figures
Economists are picking today's official inflation figures will show prices are rising more slowly than they have for three years. KiwiBank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio