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NZ salary growth slows to just 0.5 percent in three months
The rate salaries in New Zealand are growing is continuing to slow. Seek's Rob Clark spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The banks offering to help install solar panels on your house
A survey shows nearly half of respondents are considering solar power, as electricity prices rise faster than inflation.
Rising power bills push more kiwis toward solar
It was another winter of power discontent for many households, and banks are expecting more people to inquire about putting solar power systems on their homes as electricity prices rise. Money… Audio
First-home buyers' 10-year, $260,000 rent bill to save deposit
A decade ago, a buyer would have taken nine years to save a 20 percent deposit.
Banking review: scams proving more expensive for victims
Fewer people are complaining about bank scams but those who do get caught in a ruse are on average losing more money, while financial hardship complaints related to banks were...
No Stupid Questions Wednesday 24 September 2025
No Stupid Questions Wednesday 24 September 2025 Audio
Who will the new Reserve Bank governor be?
The new Reserve Bank governor will be announced by Finance Minister Nicola Willis tomorrow. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year, Six thousand doctors and dentists… Audio
How much worse is the economy than two years ago?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been under pressure, but how have things changed since the election? Audio
How much has the economy really changed in two years?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and the wider coalition Government have been under pressure since gross domestic product figures last week showed a sharper economic contraction than had been expected… Audio
Baby Boomers set to pass on $1.6 trillion of wealth
An expected $1.6 trillion is going to be passed down to younger generations over the next 30 years.
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant Part 2
In part two, a PWC receiver says businesses should be wary of making big up front investment in a climate of high insolvencies. Then, friends of the Onehunga Community House are taking a trip down… Audio
Cafe calls for more pathways to residency for workers
The cafe owner have sent an open letter to Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston.
Thousands protest flood-fraud in Philippines
The Philippine economy is estimated to have lost up to NZ$11 billion since 2023 due to corruption in flood control projects.
Investor confidence at its lowest in nearly five years
Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years. Greg Smith is an investment advisor at Kiwisaver provider Generate and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Vintage toy car collection sells to make family nearly $100,000
The auction of hundreds of toy vehicles attracted bids from across the globe. Audio
How much do you really need to retire in NZ?
How much do you really need to save for retirement? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
$50,000, $1m - or more? How much do you really need to retire?
A look at what might be the most effective way to figure out how much you.
Should you be paying commission on your KiwiSaver?
The way advisers are paid hasn't changed in the past 10-20 years, claims one provider.
Tasti recalls products over possible presence of 'metal pieces'
Items impacted include Smooshed wholefood balls, snack logs, chopped peanuts, Frooze Balls and nut bars.
