The cost of living is crunching down again, as more than 30-thousand Kiwis reportedly moved abroad last year. 

Are there any more changes can people make to save money? What things can they afford to cut?

Additionally, at what point do we look in the mirror and say the problem is our lack of personal discipline?

"Financial Force of Nature", and Founder of financial strategy site joins Tim Beveridge for Smart money...

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Sarcoma is deadliest cancer among children and young people, accounting for nearly one third of deaths among the 15-24 age group. 

Despite this, research funding remains low compared to more common cancers, and feeds back into low survival rates.

It's also reportedly misdiagnosed a third of the time, highlighting the urgent need for better early detection.

What do we do if we feel like our doctors misdiagnosed us? What signs should we look out for? 

How can we balance cancer-research to address the common ones and the deadliest ones?

Orthopaedic Surgeon Andrew Johnston joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub...

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Around 700 New Zealand soldiers and personnel are in Australia for the largest war-fighting and military training exercise in the Southern Hemisphere.

35-thousand soldiers from 19 nations are taking part in it.

The Defence Force says a key goal for them is to be able to integrate its capabilities into Australian and US relations.

The Government also announced ramping up defence spend earlier this year - but as it stands now, and with tensions abroad - how prepared are we? 

Tim Beveridge talks to Senior National Officer Lieutenant Colonel Tim Tuatini for more.

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With rising global tensions, market volatility, and an unpredictable international landscape, having a strong and credible foreign voice is becoming more important than ever for New Zealand.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters travelled to Malaysia for a summit with his South East Asian counterparts, where he worked towards a comprehensive strategic partnership by October.

But what does that actually mean for us? What would that relationship deliver in real terms? How are we positioning ourselves in an increasingly contested region?

He’s just come back from his trip — Winston Peters chats to Tim Beveridge.

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Kids can eventually turn a corner where they get a bit more stubborn when it comes to listening to us.

Sometimes it's just them being cheeky, sometimes it's a bit rude, sometimes it's just a miscommunication.

But how do you stay boss in the relationship? Should you even do it or is it something to worry about?

Tim Beveridge is joined by Family and Parent Coach Jenny Hale for Parent Squad...

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New reports show the to cost to build is up.

The OCR was also left unchanged this week - and it's expected to stay at 3.25%

Should buyers look into property now before the costs and OCR go up again, or should they wait it out?

How can we make that call - is it on gut instinct, or the numbers?

Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO Brad Olsen joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof Radio Show... 

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This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Brigitte Morten and Luke Dallow to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.

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This week, the Government's KiwiSaver contribution was halved under budget changes.

Employers will also have to fork out a mandatory 4% contribution to adjust for the deficit left by the Government's contibution.

That bump's expected to stifle potential salary increases, and in turn, our retirement funds - leading many to question what changes we really need, and what we can do for ourselves, to support our golden years. 

Retired financial advisor and writer Martin Hawes joins Andrew Dickens for Smart Money...

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New research shows the "Atlantic diet" could be the secret to a longer and healthier life.

There's also the mediterranean diet, and tuna-broccoli-chicken-rice meals.

But sticking to these can be so boring on our palettes, and when you're busy with work and life - it's basically impossible to maintain! 

So what foods are best for us, and how can we stay with the programme?

Andrew Dickens is joined by Wellbeing expert and Nutritionist Claire Turnbull...

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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop is also stopping in Houston, Texas to look at how they've implemented affordable housing.

He's speaking to local experts about their planning, funding and tools that have allowed them to deliver effective housing.

Can the same elements be brought to New Zealand?

ZB Political Editor Jason Walls speaks to Andrew Dickens...

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