It's the news many have been hoping for.

The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points, from 5.5% to 5.25%.

It says business surveys and economic indicators suggest inflation is returning to within the 1-3% target band.

But the Herald's Liam Dann told Simon Barnett and James Daniels we certainly won't be getting a return to the record-low cash rate we had during the pandemic.

He says the central bank isn't declaring victory on inflation and will need to keep the cash rate relatively high for some time.

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It's the news many have been hoping for. 
The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points, from 5.5% to 5.25%. 
It says business surveys and economic indicators suggest inflation is returning to within the 1-3% target band. 
But the Herald's Liam Dann told Simon Barnett and James Daniels we certainly won't be getting a return to the record-low cash rate we had during the pandemic. 
He says the central bank isn't declaring victory on inflation and will need to keep the cash rate relatively high for some time. 
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate

Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert and Director of Abdinor Employment Law.

He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.

Today, being asked to work weekends when you have always worked Monday to Friday, restraint of trade in redundancies, and CCTV footage, among other things.

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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace &amp; Information Expert and Director of Abdinor Employment Law.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, being asked to work weekends when you have always worked Monday to Friday, restraint of trade in redundancies, and CCTV footage, among other things.
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Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor 10.09.24

Ever snooped through your partner’s phone?

New challenger in the telco market Kiwi Mobile has been surveying New Zealanders on their phone habits.

Almost two-thirds of Kiwis allow their partners to use their phones, with the 18-to 34-year-old group the most trusting revealing that eighty per-cent will hand over their phone, according to the research. However, that same age group are also the most likely to go through their partner’s phone, with nearly one-third, admitting to snooping on their partner’s phone.

Overall, one-fifth of Kiwis surveyed admitted to snooping on their partner’s phone, a further five percent wouldn’t say. 

It appears women are the most likely to let curiosity get the better of them (or are more honest about admitting it!). Only 14% of men admitted to the questionable behaviour, while a further 6% wouldn’t say.

Listen as Simon Barnett and James Daniels discuss the issue.

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Ever snooped through your partner’s phone?
New challenger in the telco market Kiwi Mobile has been surveying New Zealanders on their phone habits.
Almost two-thirds of Kiwis allow their partners to use their phones, with the 18-to 34-year-old group the most trusting revealing that eighty per-cent will hand over their phone, according to the research. However, that same age group are also the most likely to go through their partner’s phone, with nearly one-third, admitting to snooping on their partner’s phone.
Overall, one-fifth of Kiwis surveyed admitted to snooping on their partner’s phone, a further five percent wouldn’t say. 
It appears women are the most likely to let curiosity get the better of them (or are more honest about admitting it!). Only 14% of men admitted to the questionable behaviour, while a further 6% wouldn’t say.
Listen as Simon Barnett and James Daniels discuss the issue.
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Have you ever snooped on a partner's phone?

This week on The Highlight Reel with Simon Barnett and James Daniels - find out why Simon copped a mouthful on Father's Day.

The pair explore why it is so hard to attract people to the teaching profession.

We hear stories about gambling addiction.

With the current medical crisis, Si and James question if the day of the 'Family Doctor' is gone.

Do we need further regulation of the whitebait fishery?

Plus, Simon explains why things went very quiet on the show one afternoon this week.

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This week on The Highlight Reel with Simon Barnett and James Daniels - find out why Simon copped a mouthful on Father's Day. 
The pair explore why it is so hard to attract people to the teaching profession. 
We hear stories about gambling addiction. 
With the current medical crisis, Si and James question if the day of the 'Family Doctor' is gone. 
Do we need further regulation of the whitebait fishery? 
Plus, Simon explains why things went very quiet on the show one afternoon this week. 
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate

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