Money
'Weaken the product': The dispute over the A-League salary cap
The A-League is set to change a salary cap that is "no longer fit for purpose".
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?
'Pebbles for penguins': You can now buy from tariffed-hit Heard Island
A waddle of penguins are resorting to rockonomics in the face of Trump's tariffs. Audio
'We got it wrong': KiwiRail apologises for refusing refunds after ferry disruptions
A Commerce Commission investigation found KiwiRail misled customers in the aftermath of 2023's disruptive ferry cancellations. Audio
Mary Holm's new book
Trusted financial journalist Mary Holm has a new revised edition of here 2018 bestseller Rich Enough? A Laid-back guide for every Kiwi. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent - we speak to Finance Minister Nicola Willis; the Commerce Commision has found… Audio
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.
KiwiRail under fire for ferry breakdown compensation
KiwiRail has fallen on its sword after the Commerce Commision revealed it potentially breached the fair trading act by leading customers to believe comspensation wasn't available after ferries broke… Audio
KiwiRail to compensate ferry users
The Commerce Commission has accepted legally binding commitments from KiwiRail to compensate customers impacted by ferry breakdowns in 2023. Interislander has also committed to updating its policies… Audio
Fears a proposed law change could affect NZ's biggest class action
Nikki Chamberlain, a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland Law School, warns the proposed changes could have serious consequences — not just for consumers and litigation funders, but for the… Audio
ANZ forecasts further OCR cuts to support economic recovery
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says the current uncertainty surrounding global trade is another headwind for New Zealand's recovery.
Callaghan Innovation may cut dozens more jobs
The entity confirmed consultation had begun to disestablish another 67 roles, bringing the total number of roles that could be axed to 107.
'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.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, Northland Civil Defence is urging residents to prepare for possible high winds and power outages as weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches, the New Zealand… Audio
US-China trade war leaves NZ worse off, but still well placed to weather the storm
Analysis: Forecasting the potential impact of Donald Trump's turbulent tariff policies is a fraught business - and fraught for business.
Personal finance: The impact to New Zealand of changeable tariffs
It's hard to keep up with Donald Trump's tariff changes. Money correspondent Susan Edmonds considers the impact on Kiwi businesses and consumers. Audio
Investors back, number of first home buyers drops: Report
Investors made their way back into the housing market in the first three months of this year, according to a new report by Corelogic, at the same time the proportion of first home buyers has dropped… Audio
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.
Former prisoners facing obstacles to banking, report shows
Former banker David Verry is a financial mentor who has been volunteering with prisoners and ex-inmates for years. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
