Paul Goldsmith

The Government has decided to go ahead with a plan to establish a School of Rural Health to tackle a shortage of doctors in rural areas. Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul… Audio

There is fierce opposition from the country's eight universities to a bill which would allow whare wananga Maori to call themselves a university. Opponents say it will harm their international brand. Audio

Universities expect a tripling of fees for New Zealanders studying in Australia will drive a lot of students to return home to get their degrees. Audio

Students of the future won't need UE to do a degree, but they will find themselves paying interest on student loans, and higher fees for courses that lead to highly-paid jobs, as our education… Audio

Is the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on subsidising foreign students to do PhDs in New Zealand well spent? RNZ's education correspondent John Gerritsen canvasses the differing views. Audio

The Commerce Minister says the government may look at putting a cap on fees charged by credit card companies. Audio

Commerce Minister Paul Goldsmith has referred any investigation into Kiwisaver providers who are investing in weapons manufacturers to police after receiving official advice. Audio

Knowingly investing in companies that make cluster bombs is illegal under a law passed in 2009. The Commerce Minister, Paul Goldsmith, is still waiting for official advice. Audio

The Government says Kiwisaver providers must follow the law but it's not the Government's job to make ethical judgments on behalf of individuals. Audio

The financial advisory sector is to be reformed and more closely regulated under plans released by the government this morning. Audio

The Government has performed a U turn by deciding against introducing criminal sanctions including jail sentences for business people caught operating cartels. Audio

Are consumers getting a bad deal from those selling them insurance and other financial products, and will proposed changes to legislation address the most common complaints?

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Insight investigates how Phoenix companies are leaving workers and creditors "high and dry" Audio

Global Money Week is officially underway, following this morning's kick off at the stock exchange. Audio

The government is reviewing the laws governing financial advice and services to ensure the compliance costs aren't pricing small investors out of the market. Audio

The government is reviewing the laws governing financial advice and services to ensure consumers are getting what they need to make good investment decisions. Audio