Stories by Susan Edmunds
News
Which NZ listed companies are feeling tariff pain?
Global share markets have been shaken by new US tariffs - but some New Zealand companies have been particularly hard hit.
Are surcharges a double-dip? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
What population growth means for house prices
The country has grown by roughly two Hamiltons since 2018 - so what does that mean for the house market?
How do home loan rates compare to other countries'?
New Zealand home loan rates might be falling, but how do they compare to those of the rest of the world?
Here's what rising prices might mean for interest rates
Prices rose a little more than expected - is that likely to stop rate cuts?
Major bank brings one-year fixed home loans below 5 percent
In recent days, ANZ, Kiwibank, BNZ and Westpac have all lowered their one-year rate to 4.99 percent.
'About to be worthless': Air NZ expects $20m of credits to go unclaimed soon
"Some may have forgotten these, moved or found travel plans unfeasible," an investment adviser says.
Home loan rates drop further
A new home loan rate cut means 4.99 percent is no longer the cheapest available in the market.
Can you really get a cheap LV bag on TikTok?
People claiming to be from China are hitting back at US tariffs, and say they're revealing where shoppers can get luxury goods cheaper.
Property investors return to housing market
Lower interest rates and cheaper house prices are tempting investors back, but one firm says that shouldn't concern first-home buyers.
Warning tariffs could push food prices higher
Just how much have food prices increased in the past year? RNZ takes a look.
Another fixed home loan rate drops below 5%
Another bank has dropped one of its home loan rates below 5 percent.
Biggest bank cuts more home loan rates below 5%
And some economists say the OCR should be as low as 2.5 percent.
Property developers stuck with empty sites after council blocks development
Hamilton property developers they are being constrained by a decision to block development where water infrastructure is under pressure. Audio
The NZ exports hit hardest by Trump's tariffs
From beef to wine to fruit and nuts, what's going to be hit hardest by tariffs?
Why the Real Estate Institute is feeling positive despite drop in house prices
Nationally, the median price dropped 1.4 percent year-on-year in March, to $790,000.
Where is it cheaper to own a house than to rent one?
New data shows places where renters could be servicing a mortgage for their weekly payments.
Is it the lender's fault if you borrow too much money?
A 70-year-old who took out a loan he could not afford will be allowed to pay it back without interest after he complained his lender should not have approved it in the first place.
Redundancy payment cuts childcare rebates
But an expert says this was anticipated when the scheme was introduced.
Who benefits from $2b accommodation supplement?
Researchers say it could be better to help people buy first homes, rather than helping them pay rent.
I had a bad haircut, can I get a refund? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Will tariffs lead to the rise of Temu?
Experts suggest surplus stock could see online retail giants like Temu and Shein stepping up their activity in New Zealand.