Money
Energy Minister responds to power price claims
Listening to that was the Energy Minister, Simon Bridges... Audio
Greens say pay packet going toward power more than ever
The Green Party says people are increasingly spending more of their pay packet on power. Audio
Green Party takes aim at National's energy market
The Green Party says people are spending more and more of their pay packet on power and have produced figures backing up their claims. Audio
Brighter banknotes will combat counterfeiters
The next generation of banknotes has been unveiled, showing off all the familiar faces, flowers and birds but in bolder brighter colours. Audio
For Those Who Beg
Ways that society can (and should) respond to the dilemma of the homeless and begging on city streets - with Dr. Michael Liffman from the Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy & Social Investment at… Audio
Young Aussie rich-lister Jack Delosa
Jack Delosa is Australia's most awarded entrepreneur under 30. At the age of 27 Delosa has created two multi million dollar businesses - MBE Education and The Entourage. Audio
Tower brings back full cover for fire destroyed homes
Tower insurance has brought back full replacement cover for homes destroyed by fire. Audio
FSCL says new laws empower consumers
One of the country's largest dispute resolution schemes says new laws mean consumers can better judge whether lenders are acting reasonably towards them. Audio
Agency says people sign up to contracts they don't understand
A financial disputes agency says too many people get into trouble with money lenders and insurance companies because they don't understand the contract they've signed. Audio
The Piketty Phenomenon
French economist Thomas Piketty sparked global debate with his proposals around taxing wealth and improving income equality. Piketty's thesis is contained in the bestselling book Capital in the… Audio
Struggling families looking for higher wages
Families who are struggling to make ends meet say higher wages and greater compassion from government agencies would make their lives a little easier. Audio
New cultural approach to Pasifika financial education
A new cultural approach to teaching Pasifika families how to get out of debt and be smarter with their finances is about to be trialled at two Auckland churches. Audio
US / European stocks continue to tumble: Ebola blamed partially
It's been a topsy turvey ride for international money markets overnight, with volatility stretching from the United States to Asia and Europe. Audio
The New Zealand dollar rose to a three-week high
The New Zealand dollar rose overnight to its highest level in three weeks against the US dollar but only a small part of its gains were due to relief that dairy prices didn't fall further. Audio
What's behind the big drop in international oil prices?
Energy consultant Richard Hale of Hale & Twomey speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Automobile Association - US oil falls won't affect NZ prices
Drastic falls in the American oil market are yet to make a big difference to prices at New Zealand petrol pumps. Audio
Children's Commissioner says it's time for further action on child poverty
Documents obtained by Radio New Zealand show the government was advised not to spend more money on tackling child poverty - but to adjust where the money is being spent. Audio
Learning financial literacy in the workplace
The Financial Literacy and Retirement Commission say employers should be concerned with their employees' financial health - since staff who are worried about money tend to be more stressed and less… Audio
Little consideration given to investing personal lump sums
A survey for the Financial Markets Authority shows about half of those questioned would take no longer than a day choosing where to invest 10-thousand dollars. Audio
Today's market update
The New Zealand dollar has risen more than a cent against the US dollar and by more than half an Australian cent today. Audio
