Money

Banks here have been told to prove to authorities they are not behaving like their Australian counterparts who've been caught out ripping off customers. The head of the Financial Markets Authority and… Audio

A consumer advocate for power customers in King Country is warning locals against rushing into a new solar deal, especially those who can least afford it. Supercharged Energy is offering low income… Audio

Petrol companies need to be more transparent in how they set the price of fuel, because no one but those in the industry understand how petrol prices can differ so much between stations, Mark… Video, Audio

91 Unleaded petrol costs $2.17 a litre at BP in Paraparaumu, yet $1.99 40km north at the BP station in Levin. We asked drivers what they thought of the difference. Video, Audio

A row is brewing in Russell over plans that some fear will commercialise the town's historic wharf. The wharf's in line for a million-dollar makeover from the government's Provincial Growth Fund. But… Audio

In his first major economic speech since becoming leader of the National Party, Simon Bridges is taking aim at the new regional fuel tax, saying if returned to government in 2020, National would… Audio

Labour looks set to renege on one of its election promises by delaying plans to reduce GPs' fees on July 1. National says it's no surprise the government has had to backtrack, as it over-promised… Audio

Auckland Council decides on Monday if it will press ahead with a regional fuel tax to help free up the city's gridlocked roads but critics are denouncing the move as too rushed and short on detail… Audio

RNZ has launched Broken Bad: An in-depth investigation into the country's meth problem. In just a couple of decades the drug has become endemic - a recent survey of users found meth was easier to get… Audio

The primary health sector is pleased the government may delay plans to reduce GPs fees on July the first, as it gives it more time to prepare. Labour campaigned on reducing GPs visit by $10 from July… Audio

Auckland Council decides on Monday if it will press ahead with a regional fuel tax but not all councillors are convinced the plans will benefit their communities. The council is debating the projects… Audio

Too many Kiwi teenagers are falling into debt traps, says Kelly Gay from the Commission for Financial Capability. He's part of the team now developing a school-based education programme on money… Audio

Ah the highlife. A vineyard, a beach house an alpine chalet and a city pad. Sound good to you? Audio

Dr Tomicah Tilleman knows blockchains. He is the Chair of the Global Blockchain Business Council, a co-founder of the Blockchain Trust Accelerator in the US, and a member of the Advisory Board of the… Audio

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei settled its Waitangi treaty claim close to 30 years ago and has built that up into an asset base of about $1 billion. Ngarimu Blair is a trustee of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says there's… Audio

Iwi are being warned they face legal action if they don't start looking after their people who live outside their tribal area. The Maori economy is now estimated to be worth $50 billion as Treaty… Audio