Money
Images of new-look King Charles banknotes revealed
The new look of banknotes featuring the image of King Charles has been unveiled by the Bank of England.
Kiwis planning to spend less on Christmas
We might be spending less on gifts this Christmas, but we're giving the gift of relaxation - that's the latest take from PriceSpy's spending survey.
The report found 38 percent of New Zealanders are… Audio
Biodiversity deal agreed to at UN summit
A deal to protect life on Earth has been agreed to at a UN biodiversity summit - COP15 - in Canada.
The plan aims to put thirty percent of the planet under safeguarding measures by the end of the… Audio
Museums want help bridging funding gaps
Museums are calling on local and central government to help bridge widening funding gaps.
A new study commissioned by Museums Aotearoa has found some museums have an average operating defecit of… Audio
Strawberries looking expensive over Christmas
Like most treats on the dinner table this Christmas, the iconic Kiwi dessert of pavlova, strawberries and cream could be more expensive than usual.
Strawberries are the problem, with growers saying… Audio
App aims to give ethical Christmas shopping a fair go
A free app developed in New Zealand is giving online shoppers the chance to avoid buying Christmas presents tainted by slave labour.
NZers spending less this Christmas
2022 has been tough on the wallet for many. So it might come as no surprise that a lot of people are planning to spend less this Christmas, according to PriceSpy's new survey. PriceSpy's Jordan Tini… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week Mary talks to Jesse about the worrying state of the finances for the over 65 age group in New Zealand. She's been looking at the latest data in the Retirement Commission's report which is… Audio
FMA warns investment firm over record-keeping breaches
Pencarrow Private Equity Management had systemic failings in retaining identity and verification records for some investors, the FMA found.
Grant Robertson on 'shallow recession' predictions
A "shallow recession" is the prediction of Finance Minister Grant Robertson, as he looks ahead to 2023.
The government gave its half yearly financial update yesterday, with Robertson signalling next… Audio
Technicians to work overnight on Eftpos outage
Eftpos New Zealand says retailers all over the country would still be experiencing problems with their terminals overnight.
Fuel tax cuts: What you need to know
Explainer - Fuel and public transport subsidies have been rolled over, again, for now - but for most of us the days of cheaper transport are coming to an end. Here's what you need to know.
Profits for non-banking sector rise by more than half
Profits for the non-banking finance sector have risen sharply over the past year, but it faces an uncertain future.
Law passes to tighten political donations rules
Legislation to tighten up laws on political donations and close a legal loophole has passed its final hurdle in parliament.
FTX crypto founder arrested, faces charges from two US agencies
The former head of major global cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been arrested after charges were laid against him in the US by two government agencies.
Overdue students loans jump to more than $2 billion
The annual report on the scheme says 106,000 former students are behind in their payments and nearly 80,000 of them are overseas.
'Priced out of insurance protection': More worry over house cover
People are increasingly worried about the cost of home and contents insurance, a Consumer New Zealand survey has found. Audio
Willis says PM has sounded 'death knell' for $370m public media merger
National's deputy leader Nicola Willis says comments by Jacinda Ardern on cutting expenditure have sounded the "death knell" for a merger of public media outlets Radio New Zealand and TVNZ. Audio
Lower tax rates may boost foreign investment - Specialist
Embracing more foreign investment by removing tax barriers could pay off in the long term, according to a tax specialist.
Businesses get helping hand as part of efforts to diversify Queenstown economy
A film company and a technology company have been given a financial boost with loans from a government fund.
