Money
When Gaming and Gambling collide
What happens when video games start to feature elements of gambling with financial reward and risk? Dr Aaron Drummond from Massey University and a team of researchers have just been awarded a $300,000… Audio
Stuck in the middle, caring for two generations
New research suggests the so-called sandwich generation is at breaking point. The Public Trust has found this group of people, mainly women aged between 35-54, who are looking after both elderly… Audio
Depth of underemployment problem not reflected in stats - union
Unemployment has hit a 10-year low, but some workers are still struggling to get enough hours of work to make ends meet.
First Union urges banking regulation
First Union says removing sales targets for bank staff is a good start - but more needs to be done to police the sector. The Financial Markets Authority and the Reserve Bank published the findings of… Audio
Banks need to 'up their game' - Finance Minister
The government is "not happy" with problems revealed in a banking sector inquiry released today despite it being cleared of any serious misconduct. Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi said banks… Audio
Bank review underestimates pressure on sales staff - worker
A senior banker says the public would hide their money under mattresses if they knew how banks really behaved. A Reserve Bank and Financial Markets Authority review of New Zealand's 11 largest lenders… Audio
Regulation of banking necessary - ANZ boss
The chief executive of the country's largest bank, ANZ, thinks regulation overseeing banks' behaviour is needed. A Reserve Bank and Financial Markets Authority review of the country's 11 largest… Audio
Cheap fuel makes small town a hot destination
A small self-service petrol station in the middle of the North Island is proving a magnet for motorists in search for the cheapest fuel in the country.
Double-cab Ute Nation
In Two Cents' Worth we delve into the environmentally unfriendly obsession New Zealanders seem to have with double-cab utes as well as the latest happenings in the electricity, banking and racing… Audio
Housing affordability crisis - are we winning?
Earlier this week questions around who should qualify for Kiwibuild re-emerged after one of the first 18 families to buy one was accused of being too wealthy. Housing commentators say that's why a… Audio
Mortgages: your questions answered by Mary Holm
Shall I go for a fixed or floating mortgage, and how long a term? Is it better to put extra money into my mortgage or my KiwiSaver fund? Can I use my KiwiSaver fund to buy a container house? Mary Holm… Audio
Most of ANZ's near-$2b net profit goes back to Australia
ANZ New Zealand has posted a record net profit after tax of nearly $2 billion. That's a 12 percent increase on last year's profit. ANZ is the country's biggest home and business lender as well as the… Audio
Banks declining first-home buyers over debts
The hopes and dreams of some wannabe first-home buyers applying for mortgages are being dashed because of credit card debt and personal loans. Advice website The First Home Buyers club surveyed almost… Audio
PM says fuel tax decision should be no surprise
The Prime Minister says she's always been clear she did not want a regional fuel tax anywhere other than Auckland, a view she's also made clear to relevant ministers. Audio
Money changes everything
A near-record lottery has been won in the US state of South Carolina. Meanwhile in China, young rich people have been taking part in a "flaunt your wealth" challenge. Audio
Solomons university could be forced to close if fees not paid
The Solomon Islands' only locally-run university is in danger of closing because of nearly $US5 million worth of unpaid tuition fees. Audio
Fuel tax rebate system: 'We'll just bear the loss'
Horticulture New Zealand says the regional fuel tax is leaving some fruit and vegetable growers ten of thousands of dollars out of pocket.
Moneyland: where ill-gotten wealth goes to hide
There is a place that only the absurdly rich frequent and you won't find it on any map. It's a place where money – much of it belonging to kleptocrats and/or looted from nation states – buys you… Video, Audio
How to help your kids get money-smart
Parents can set their kids up for financial independence by giving them some key money lessons early, says Australian investment advisor Scott Pape. He gives us some tips from his new book The… Audio
Anne-Marie Brady discusses Chinese political donations in NZ
The conversation between Mr Bridges and Mr Ross has sparked fresh debate about the level of Chinese donations to political parties. Anne-Marie Brady is a University of Canterbury professor who studies… Audio
