Money
Supermarket staff not happy at request to wear Disney costumes
Staff have been rankled by suggestion they pay for costumes, but supermarket says it's voluntary.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13th August 2024
On today's episode, The Government is introducing new obligations next year, requiring JobSeekers to reapply every six months and imposing sanctions like mandatory community work and money management… Audio
The huge cost of redundancy at 60
Katie has just been told her job is likely to go: "I'm like a lot of people who don't really think time is coming for you as quickly as it does." Audio
'Flip-flopping' RBNZ dents its credibility - mortgage broking boss
Too much pain has been inflicted by confusing OCR forecasts, says the chief executive of Squirrel. Audio
How much of the tax cut are most NZers seeing?
It's been two weeks since you recieved your tax cuts from this government - Jimmy Ellingham talked with Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Audio
StayThrifty: Thrift Season 2 is coming!
A new season of Thrift is on its way! From pickling and fixing stuff, to self-sustaining gardens and partying on a budget, Thrift has you covered. Katy Gosset learns some cost-saving tips from a… Audio
Pressure on power companies to act as energy woes mount
Action is desperately needed as power companies profit while growing numbers of manufacturers and households power down, commentators say. Audio
Economists largely backing cut for official cash rate
Expectations are high that the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate when its monetary policy statement is released on Wednesday.
Winner yet to claim record $44 million Lotto prize
One lucky player in Auckland is sitting on the winning ticket worth a record-breaking fortune.
Lotto: Aucklander nabs record $44 million win
The prize is tied for the biggest in Powerball history.
How can I not run out of money in retirement?
Should I invest and what are the risks? RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Australian opposition mulls lower taxes for residents in regions
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he's "happy" to look at taxation arrangements.
The economy is improving all over the country, except one major centre
Economic conditions are improving - everywhere, except one major centre.
How does a grocery shop compare to 2022?
For over two years, Checkpoint has been tracking the price of 36 supermarket items. Audio
Restaurants on Auckland's K Road forced to close
They say road works, no parking and anti-social behaviour are putting customers off. Audio
Human cost of energy crisis mounts as jobs slashed
Hundreds of workers are affected by temporary shutdowns or facing the spectre of permanent closure of pulp and paper mills. Audio
How high wholesale power prices could push up food cost
Some big businesses, including supermarkets, are exposed to wholesale prices more quickly than consumers.
How do supermarket prices compare to 2 years ago?
In our latest installment of Checkpoint's new series Crunching the Numbers, we're drilling into the detail of the weekly shop from Countdown and PAK'n SAVE to see how much it's gone up since 2022… Audio
How much do people spend on a cup of coffee?
Visual journalist Reece Baker asked Wellingtonians how much they spend on a cup of coffee these days. Audio
Coffee doesn't cost as much as it should - commentators
Buying a cup of coffee is a morning ritual that many of us indulge in, but like a lot of other things - the price of a cafe coffee has gone up. Although it doesn't cost as much as it should, according… Audio
