Money
Reserve Bank created 'perfect storm' for inequality
Some deeper concerns are not addressed in the Reserve Bank's self-assessment of its monetary policy, some commentators say. Audio
Maurice Williamson lands key role on plugging council's budget shortfall
The new Auckland councillor will head the key committee charged with handling the city's budget deficit of $270 million.
The Panel with Mai Chen and Alan McElroy (Part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Mai Chen and Alan McElroy discuss why so few people make use of the Financial Services Complaints organisation, activists vandalising… Audio
The Panel with Mai Chen and Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Mai Chen and Alan McElroy discuss the Commerce Minister's announcement that could make it easier to switch banks and low attendance in schools. Audio
Govt's climate change payout: 'A significant win' but it's just a start, activists say
Climate activist groups are welcoming the government's announcement of funding for loss and damage wrought by climate change on poorer countries.
Fuel regulations could increase pump prices, energy sector lobby group claims
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the latest fuel sector shake-up is a "leap back to 1970s" while Energy Resources Aotearoa says the proposal is rife with fishhooks.
Mobile donations company Pushpay Holdings sees profits dive
Takeover target Pushpay Holdings has announced its profits have more than halved with slower than expected customer growth despite a lift in revenue.
Mayor Wayne Brown won’t rule out selling council’s $1.91b Auckland airport stake
The Auckland mayor doesn't regard an 18 percent share in a company that isn't paying dividends to be a strategic asset, a spokesperson says.
Ho ho help? Tips to help you stick to your Christmas budget
There's no doubt that Christmas is one of the most expensive and stressful times of the year. Many families find themselves still paying off Christmas debt months later. Money expert Liz Koh joins… Audio
Commerce Commission given power to set fairer petrol, diesel prices
The government's move is part of a suite of measures aimed at making the country's fuel system more secure and affordable.
Minister Woods makes fuel sector announcement
The government's giving the Commerce Commission the power to set fairer petrol and diesel prices.
It's part of a suite of just-announced measures aimed at making the country's fuel system more secure… Audio
Ex-RBNZ official on Adrian Orr's reappointment
The Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, has reappointed Adrian Orr as the Reserve Bank's governor for another five year term - drawing the ire of the National Party.
National's finance spokesperson… Audio
Wellington house prices largest slide in country
New figures show house prices are continuing to slide with home values in the capital falling more than 17% percent this year.
The latest QV house price index shows house prices have fallen by an… Audio
'Gross mismanagement': Kidz Need Dadz probed over loans to former trustee
A charity that supports fathers has been investigated after it unlawfully dished out tens of thousands of dollars in loans to a former trustee and continually failed to disclose the arrangement.
'We will do the work for them' - Financial Services Complaints
Many consumers are unaware free help is available when they have a complaint about a financial service, the FSCL financial ombudsman says.
House prices continue to slide
New figures show house prices are continuing to slide with home values in Wellington falling the most, more than 17% percent this year.
Auckland, Napier and Hastings all fell more than 11% and… Audio
Climate change dominates Insurance Council conference
Climate change is top of mind for the country's insurance companies.
Flooding, droughts, and other climate disasters have dominated the agenda at the Insurance Council's 2022 conference.
Felix… Audio
Productivity Commission to examine supply chain issues
The Productivity Commission will investigate how New Zealand's economy has coped with supply chain disruptions.
Tax excessive gains by mega banks - Greens
The Green Party wants the government to reign in mega bank profits by taxing excessive gains. Westpac is the latest bank to announce a strong full-year profit, rising 12 percent to one point one six… Audio
National urges govt to probe monetary policy over banks' huge profits
The government is being told if it is worried about banks' mega profits it should investigate whether its monetary policy decisions have played a part.