Money
Tills ringing merrily this Christmas but spending up only 1%
Tills have been ringing busily in malls and stores around New Zealand as people stock up for tomorrow's feasting and festivities.
ANZ reports 206 percent rise in scams this year
International scammers running large, slick operations to raid bank accounts.
Loan sharks targeting vulnerable borrowers this Christmas season
Budget advisers are worried short-term lenders and door-to-door salespeople are trying to cash in on people's anxiety about their finances in the lead-up to Christmas.
Greater capital needs will force banks to assess business
Forcing Australian owned banks to markedly increase the amount of money they hold in reserve might result in a cut back in the supply of credit here. Audio
Recognising people in hardship as legitimate customers
An advocacy group is calling on companies to design products and services to suit the needs of those in financial hardship. The National Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust or FinCap say… Audio
Banks should hold onto profits to back loans - Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank wants banks owners to hold more of their profits in reserve to back the loans they make.
Your Money with Mary Holm: Five questions from listeners
In Mary's last segment with Jesse, she asked listeners to send in questions. The best five questions are answered in this segment. Audio
Fighting the business of slavery
Matt Friedman is an international human trafficking expert, who leads an organisation fighting the business of slavery - corporation by corporation. More than 40 million people worldwide are estimated… Audio
A Battle for Banking
The banking sector is facing a huge shake up as tech companies look to get in on the action.
Governments around the world are keen to see more competition in the sector.
Jenée Tibshraeny from… Audio
John Tamihere discusses Whānau Ora payouts
The Waipareira Trust's chief executive John Tamihere says a $600,000 dividend paid out to urban Māori authorities by a Whānau Ora commissioning agency is not going into individuals' pockets. The… Audio
No guarantee on America's Cup cost cap - Auckland mayor
Taxpayer and ratepayer contributions to the 2021 America's Cup now total almost $250 million. This after Auckland councillors voted on Thursday to stump up an extra $14.5 million. And earlier in the… Audio
Henare at odds with Jackson over Whānau Ora payments
The Minister of Whānau Ora, Peeni Henare, says he'd be disappointed if a $600,000 dividend paid to the National Urban Māori Authority doesn't get spent on improving services. The Minister has been at… Audio
Two thirds of cars failing WOF re-checks
Two thirds of the cars rechecked so far amid the warrant of fitness crisis have failed their re-inspection. About 750 vehicles have been checked - 465 failed and needed repairs. This leaves another 19… Audio
Govt, Auckland Council to pay $250m on America's Cup
The Government is committing an extra $22.5 million to the America's Cup. But it will only be paid if Auckland Council coughs up another $14.5 million to help pay for higher than expected… Audio
Ex-Housing NZ tenant disappointed in payout
Housing Minister Phil Twyford says government agencies are trying to track down the hundreds of people wrongly evicted from Housing New Zealand homes so they can get compensation. Fifty-five people… Audio
Petrol price psychology 101
Nikki Mandow sends her son out to find the cheapest petrol between Wellington and Auckland, but ends up with some interesting insights into how we buy gas... and why we pay more than we have to. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm - Sorting your finances step by step
In Mary's new book, Rich Enough? A laid-back guide for every Kiwi, she writes about eight steps to get your finances sorted. She talks with Jesse about why it's best to do it in steps. Audio
Halifax administrator hunting down funds sent offshore
The administrator of the troubled online trading broker Halifax is trying to "unscramble an omelette" and locate investor funds.
Reserve Bank to ease mortgage lending restrictions
It's about to get easier to buy a house. The Reserve Bank says risks to NZ's financial system have eased, and it's time to reduce LVRs and restrictions on mortgage lending. Property Council CEO Leonie… Audio
Reserve Bank eases lending restrictions
Business Editor Gyles Beckford discusses the Reserve Bank's decision to loosen lending restrictions for home buyers. Audio
