Money
Debt servicing to stay hard unless house prices come down - economist
New data shows the extent of the interest rate crunch that has hit households in recent years.
BNZ Kahu basketball team pushing for pay parity in sport
Pushing for pay parity is one way our first all female owned and coached basketball team is trying to change the narrative of women's sport.The BNZ Kahu basketball team was recently bought by five… Audio
Thrift
It's time for a new season of Thrift and today: too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don't worry you're not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 November 2024
In today’s episode, with just hours to go until Election Day in the United States, the presidential candidates are making their final arguments for the top job, a leaked ministerial briefing has shown… Audio
Warnings power prices may increase further
Power prices offered to customers through comparison website Powerswitch have increased significantly this year, one retailer says, warning there is more bill pain to come. Margaret Cooney from… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 November 2024
On today's episode, associate health minister Casey Costello is accusing health officials of undermining the government's smoking reforms, after one criticised advice she used to justify cutting… Audio
What will the US election mean for your KiwiSaver?
The US election might feel like something that could have little effect on your day-to-day life. But could it hit your savings?
BNZ offers open banking tech to cut merchants' costs
BNZ is to launch an app it says will slash the costs merchants face to take electronic purchases. Audio
NZ investors assessing impact of US election result
As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris eye up the White House New Zealand investors are assessing what impact either result might have here. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Aotearoa can learn from US tribal leaders, says expert
Opinion - Nigel Chee spent time with indigenous tribal leaders from the US last week to discuss shared experiences in search of collective solutions.
Napier man takes on insurer over hike - and wins
"Where does this stop?" Philip Dol said as his premiums went up from $2000 to $8000. Audio
How you're already paying tax on KiwiSaver
Christopher Luxon has claimed a capital gains tax would hit KiwiSaver investors - but they already pay tax. Here's how.
Business owner 'changed statement' to give herself an extra $90k
A business owner who changed an insurer's statement to say it would pay her $100,000 instead of $10,000 has been told she was being unreasonable.
We're moving in together, what should we do with our money?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
The end of Flybuys
The country's longest-running rewards scheme, Flybuys, is coming to an end. No new points can be collected, but you can still redeem the ones you have. Audio
Evening business for 1 November 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Hundreds of people have had to return money to Kiwisaver scheme
For many of us, cobbling together enough money for a deposit on a first home can be financially and emotionally overwhelming. In some cases, it's just not possible, so using Kiwisaver funds to help… Audio
Interest rate warning from country's biggest bank
It is getting closer to the time when locking in a longer-term home loan rates makes sense, economists say.
Why hundreds of people are having to give money back to KiwiSaver
Although the process goes smoothly for most, plenty are hitting a problem.
