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Nicola Willis rejects calls to resign as finance minister
Former Finance Minister Sir Roger Douglas and Auckland University's Robert MacCulloch say Willis is 'sending New Zealand bankrupt'.
What does a shrinking economy mean for your home loan?
Stats NZ said that gross domestic product dropped 0.9 percent in the June quarter, a steeper contraction than had been expected.
Credit card issuer slammed over treatment of shopper who fainted
The woman fainted in a store and a staff member memorised her pin number, took her card and spent thousands.
Landlords cutting rent to get tenants
At least a third of people taking out new tenancies this year are paying less rent than the tenants who lived in the property before them. Audio
House sale 'blip' in August, Cotality says
There was a slight drop in house sales nationwide in August compared to the same time last year.
Should your partner get half your KiwiSaver if you separate?
On average, women have KiwiSaver balances that are 25 percent smaller than men's but the gap is 37 percent for people aged 56 to 65. Audio
Food prices keep crunch on household budgets
Food prices are rising much faster than wages, making it a "slow grind" for households waiting for relief from the cost of living crisis.
Govt will pay if we don't fix 'leaky tap' of KiwiSaver, expert says
It is your money, but here is why you shouldn't touch it.
Real estate industry 'optimistic', new institute boss says
The effect of official cash rate cuts on the housing market could still take some time to flow through, the Real Estate Institute says.
More households maxing out accommodation supplement
Data provided to RNZ under the Official Information Act shows a higher number and proportion of people receiving the accommodation supplement are now receiving the maximum possible.
A $100,000 student loan that keeps getting bigger
Hazel says her payments aren't keeping up with interest, and she's worried she won't be able to get home. Audio
The sectors paying more than a median $100,000
It used to be that six digits was a "highly paid" field - but there are now about a dozen sectors that hit the mark. Audio
Wellington slumps to bottom of economic scoreboard
The capital is struggling with a long series of worrying indicators.
Is KiwiSaver a scam? - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Want a new iPhone 17? Be careful
The number of people in financial difficulty after signing up for a more expensive phone plan is increasing, an expert says.
Why were house price forecasts for this year so wrong?
It is pretty safe to say that in 2025, house prices barely moved.
Would Stuart Nash's employer have been able to fire him?
The former Labour MP has resigned after a comment he made to the Platform about women.
Govt warned surcharge ban could push up prices
Legislation is expected to be introduced to Parliament by the end of the year, with the ban to kick into effect no later than May 2026.
KiwiSaver trick that providers say shortchanges members
A ban on total remuneration packages would make an immediate difference for many members, say KiwiSaver providers and the Retirement Commission.
KiwiSaver members missing out during tough economic times
More than 40 percent of KiwiSaver members were classed as non-contributing over the past year, despite record contributions and strong returns.
Three months, 10,000 jobs gone
Data shows it's not just the main centres where pain is being felt. Audio
When changing power provider doesn't save you money
A family of six who switched power providers in search of a better deal say they've been caught out and will now have to pay $150 more a month. Audio
Where MPs have their money invested
Each year, politicians have to disclose their investments. Here's what we found. Audio