Money
Mary Holm's tips on how to curb your spending
Is that new item of clothing really going to make you happier in the long run? Do you really need to hold on to your Saturday brunch habit? Mary Holm looks into why we spend unnecessarily and suggests… Audio
Low-income earners in Whangārei struggle with petrol prices
The cost of petrol is forcing a number of rural beneficiaries in Northland to move into town.
Low-income earners in Whangarei struggle with petrol prices
The cost of petrol is forcing a number of rural beneficiaries in Northland to move into town. Community workers in Whangarei say it's become too expensive for low-income people to drive in from the… Audio
Solo mother carrying $30k debt not a unique case: budget advisor
A solo mother now works two jobs to keep on top of her debt, with only one day off every two weeks.
NZ markets bounce back following big drop
The New Zealand share market bounced back today despite another volatile day on the global markets. The NZX Top-50 Index ended up 1.4 percent the day after recording the fifth largest drop in its… Audio
The rise of the natural burial
Natural funerals try to minimize the stress, cost, and environmental impact of death by holding secular, family-led, environmentally friendly funerals. Living Legacies director Lynda Hannah tells us… Audio
Debtors: 'Shut down these bloody loan companies'
Porirua residents living in debt say the government has not taken enough action over of loan sharks and truck shops. Audio
Solving the World's Problems - Rebecca Stevenson
Stuff's Business Editor Rebecca Stevenson looks at predatory lenders, following the Government's decision to crack down on loan sharks and truck shops. Audio
Cap on loans not the solution for spiralling debt - Kris Faafoi
Introducing a cap on how much money consumers can borrow would be a step too far, Minister of Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi says. Audio
More homeless with mental health problems - church
An Auckland church providing housing for the homeless for more than a decade has had an influx of people through its doors with mental health problems. Faith Family Baptist Church in Panmure says it's… Audio
Anti-poverty trust welcomes moves against loan sharks
Back now to limiting loan shark interest rates to 100 percent. An anti-poverty trust is welcoming Government moves against loan sharks and is reminding vulnerable people desperate to borrow money they… Audio
Petrol price competition uneven across NZ - Twomey
Petrol retailers are under the pump over the cut they take on every litre of fuel. On Monday Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the government will rush through changes to the Commerce Act to give the… Audio
Loan shark limit to 'protect' vulnerable customers - Faafoi
New measures have been announced to crack down on loan sharks. A cap has been placed on the total amount of interest and fees high-cost lenders can charge, and possible penalties include fines of up… Audio
'We don't know where it will end'
The government is taking a bite out of the loan shark business in a bid to stop people ending up in a debt spiral.
Interest and fees to be capped on high-cost loans
The government is bringing in tougher measures to clamp down on loan sharks and truck shops, with an an interest rate cap on high cost loans.
Cyber bullying: The growing menace costing NZ $444m
Online bullying comes with a massive financial burden of $444 million a year, a new report has found. Audio
Govt keeping money for ‘rainy day’ after bumper $5.5b surplus
The Government has made a bumper $5.5 billion surplus but Finance Minister Grant Robertson says that doesn't herald a bumper spend-up. Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. Video, Audio
Where in the world do you want to go?
We're flying more, travelling more, and spending more than a decade ago - and tourism is becoming a major world export. The Panel discusses some of the most popular world tourist destinations and… Audio
NZ dollar tumbles to two year low vs US dlr
The New Zealand dollar has fallen to its lowest point in more than two years, against a host currencies. Audio
'I don't know where they would get that extra money from'
It is that time of year again when thousands of school children are signed up to holiday programmes.
