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What's the best home loan term to fix for now?
Here is what five mortgage advisers would do if they were fixing a loan now.
Consumer confidence rises but still below long-term average
The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index rose 4 points in May to 84.9 - a reading below 100 indicated pessimists outnumbered optimists.
Why some MPs take a pass on KiwiSaver
One couldn't afford it, another prefers to invest in his farm. Some MPs cite schemes that no longer exist. What's going on?
I Am Hope founder Mike King on govt funding
Opposition politicians are calling for greater transparency over mental health spending, after the Government announced millions-of-dollars in funding for a charity chaired by a National Party donor… Audio
Reserve Bank governor on holding OCR at 5.5 percent
The Reserve Bank fired a shot across the bows of households, businesses, and financial markets on Wednesday with a more aggressive tone to its monetary policy statement. Reserve Bank Governor Adrian… Audio
House prices won't return to peak until after 2029 - forecaster
Predictions of house price increases are being revised down as interest rates stay higher for longer.
Early Business News for 24 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Open banking is coming, so how does it work?
Next week is the deadline for the four major banks in New Zealand to offer open banking. Here's the lowdown. Audio
An eye-catching recruitment strategy
Dunedin's Hard to Find (But Worth The Effort) Quality Secondhand Bookshop is looking to hire up to two full-time workers. According to the ad those wanting the job must: love books, be honest and… Audio
First Home Grants scrapped: Hopes for ownership dwindle
Those blindsided by the government's announcement to scrap the First Home Grants scheme say the news comes as a slap in the face.
The weak retail outlook and - the dead cat bounce?
Retail sales have had their first quarterly rise in two years, but the outlook for the sector remains weak.
Is it legal to hoon past traffic on an electric scooter? What you need to know
Explainer - E-scooters are increasingly popular and increasingly speedy. What are the rules they need to follow, and do they need updating? RNZ explains.
'Never seen so many Mercedes SUVs' in the Pak'nSave carpark
Food inflation might be softening, but for many households, the damage is done.
Dozens of free budgeting services face closure after missing out on funding
A third of the country's free budgeting services face closure during a cost of living crisis, after missing out on the latest round of government funding.
Five signs the economy may be in worse shape than you think
Analysis - It's bad, but could it be worse than it looks?