Money
How a small change to KiwiSaver could add $100k to your balance
Here are four ways to boost your funds.
Seven ways to relieve mortgage pressure
More than $1 billion dollars of home loans are overdue. Here's what you can do if you're worried about yours.
Making money from scrap metal
More Aucklanders are turning to scrap metal yards to make ends meet. Audio
Proposed KiwiSaver changes welcomed
The Retirement Commissioner's proposal includes changing the default contribution rate to four percent. Audio
Kiwisaver default contribution should be higher - Wrightson
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson is recommending people's default Kiwisaver contribution should be raised from three to four percent, Melanie Earley reports. Audio
$200m drop in public sector spend on contractors, consultants
The government's stated goal is to claw back $400m a year on this spending.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary Holm talks all about ethical investing and the issues to consider. There's been a Mindful Money Conference held where a number of issues were discussed about companies and what should be… Audio
Spoken Feature BBC Witness
In 2008, panda-mania hit Taiwan when China gifted the country two giant pandas. This practice known as 'panda diplomacy' is thought to date back as far as the 7th Century. Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan flew… Audio
How does your salary stack up?
New data reveals 'typical' wages across a range of jobs, and shows how where you live affects what you get paid.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June 2024
On today's episode, the Ministry of Health announces one in six positions will be axed amid further jobs cuts; Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson calls for changes to KiwiSaver; our reporter… Audio
Retirement Commissioner calls for changes to KiwiSaver
The retirement commissioner Jane Wrightson has released a comprehensive analysis on how KiwiSaver settings are currently working, and made 15 recommendations. Wrightson spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
A case for government funding community housing
Central government will get more houses if it guarantees funding for local-led community projects, Canterbury's mayor says.
Is Parliament's housing allowance system fit-for-purpose?
MPs' perks are back in the spotlight.
Labour leader on MPs claiming allowance to stay in own homes
Dozens of MPs are being reimbursed for renting their own home, and the Parliamentary register of pecuniary interests shows many MPs have extensive property investments. Labour Party Leader Chris… Audio
Tuesday money tips: travel insurance
Today's new money tip Tuesday feature kicks off with a look at travel insurance, getting the best deal, the fine print of what you're covered for and the loopholes to be aware of. Rebecca Styles from… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June 2024
On today's episode, our reporter details a reward offered for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips; political commentator Bryce Edwards… Audio
MPs under fire over claiming housing allowance
The Prime Minister has defended the right of MPs to claim a housing allowance to live in their own properties in the capital. Political commentator Bryce Edwards spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Fuel companies quick to hike prices, slow to drop them
Delays in dropping petrol prices are costing drivers $15 million a year, the Commerce Commission says.
Tourism industry grapples with rising costs
The tourism industry is grappling with the cost of living, with bills rising across the board. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
How to get $521 from the government
About a million of us probably miss out on this "free money" every year, which get paid directly into your KiwiSaver account.
