Money
Are women really more conservative investors?
Is it really the case that women inherently want less risky investments, or are there other factors at play?
Bay of Plenty man sentenced for shooting dog on his property
Glenn Forsyth said he never meant to kill or hurt the dog.
Where do Kiwis cut back when we feel the pinch?
A recent survey reveals how the struggle to balance costs is forcing many Kiwis to make the hard choice between essentials such as food and healthcare. Audio
King Charles calls for unity in 'uncertain times'
Britain and European countries have been scrambling to present a united front following US President Donald Trump's sudden withdrawal of support for Ukraine.
What's good value (and not) on the sharemarket at the moment?
Sharemarkets have been volatile this week as the impact of Donald Trump's on-again-off-again tariff war was felt.
Anxiety over editorial policy and a billionaire on board at NZME
Mediawatch - NZME's top brass now have a billionaire on board who wants control and maybe more far-reaching editorial change.
The suburb where the housing market downturn hit hardest
Buyers in this one part of Wellington are getting the biggest discounts compared to the peak.
I inherited some money and I'm not sure what to do with it - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions
'You are in your rights to ask why' - Woman stopped from leaving supermarket speaks out
Under tax legislation introduced in 2023, businesses must collect customer details for purchases over $1000 but staff at Pak'n Save Whanganui failed to explain that to Taysha Puohotaua Williams.
Fund manager ordered to compensate client
A fund manager has been ordered to compensate a client after the man's investment tanked and he lost almost three thousand dollars in a week. But the client also acted against financial advice. Money… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Audio
Petrol prices expected to drop
Some good news for drivers as petrol prices are expected to drop in the coming days. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
$2800 lost in a week, manager told to give back $1000
Fund managers are warning "risk isn't just a future concept - it can materialise immediately".
Canadian billionaire leads move to dump NZME board
A Canadian billionaire with a history in private equity is leading a move to dump the board of media company NZME, owners of the New Zealand Herald and NewsTalk ZB. Founder of The Spinoff Duncan… Audio
Union on billionaire's takeover plans for NZME
The union representing many of NZME's journalists says it is "deeply worried" by a billionaire's plans to take over its board. Etu Union negotiation specialist Michael Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What got more expensive under Adrian Orr's watch?
Eggs, breads and cereals, and insurance all went up in price. See what else increased...
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
In today's episode, A health advocate has accused the government of making 'institutionally racist' changes to the bowel screening programme - repurposing funding set aside for Maori and Pasifika… Audio
Calls for card payment surcharges to be banned
Consumer advocates want card payment surcharges to be banned, due to growing concerns about excessive and hidden fees. Consumer's acting head of research and advocacy Jessica Walker spoke to Charlotte… Audio
IRD calls being confused as scams
Scammers are getting more advanced and people are slowly becoming wiser to their tricks. So when Inland Revenue started to call people to advise they had improved the security for their online… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
On today's episode, the trade war between the United States and Canada is in full swing and will have wide ranging consequences in both nations, the CIA has confirmed the United States has stopped… Audio
