Money
The end of Flybuys
The country's longest-running rewards scheme, Flybuys, is coming to an end. No new points can be collected, but you can still redeem the ones you have. Audio
Evening business for 1 November 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Hundreds of people have had to return money to Kiwisaver scheme
For many of us, cobbling together enough money for a deposit on a first home can be financially and emotionally overwhelming. In some cases, it's just not possible, so using Kiwisaver funds to help… Audio
Interest rate warning from country's biggest bank
It is getting closer to the time when locking in a longer-term home loan rates makes sense, economists say.
Why hundreds of people are having to give money back to KiwiSaver
Although the process goes smoothly for most, plenty are hitting a problem.
Lower risk of another house price boom
RBNZ has released a housing update ahead of next week's financial stability report.
Your Money with Mary Holm: The change in KiwiSaver
The FMA recently published its annual KiwiSaver report for the year and there were some big changes recorded. Mary breaks it down and explains what it means for your money. Audio
Which of our biggest organisations are managing to close the gender gap?
Who's in charge at some of our biggest organisations and how are they doing when it comes to gender balance? Audio
How much have prices risen in five years?
Inflation may be back within the Reserve Bank's target range, but the past few years have left prices much higher than they were before the pandemic.
Last day to earn Flybuys points
Thursday marks the end of an era for one of the country's longest-running loyalty schemes, because it will be the last day that customers can collect points on Flybuys. Audio
How $5 could turn into $5000 for your kids
If you want to get your kids off to a good start financially, small contributions to KiwiSaver could make a big difference, the country's largest provider says.
How would a capital gains tax work?
The debate over whether NZ should have a capital gains tax doesn't seem to go away. Here are six common questions - and answers - about how a CGT might work.
Personal finance: Are you experiencing 'lifestyle creep'?
Money expert Lisa Dudson is along to explain what "lifestyle creep" is, how it can take you by surprise and what to do about it. Lisa Dudson is the owner of Acumen.co.nz. Her advice is of a general… Audio
Spark dials back profit outlook and dividend payout
Digital and telco services company Spark is selling its stake in the Connexa towers business and considering the sale of other non-core assets, as it looks to offset weak consumer spending and…
How fast will house prices lift next year?
House prices seem set to rise through 2025 after a weak couple of years - but how much?
'Dodgy' - New World, Pak'nSave removing sort-by-price option
The change happened on the supermarket websites in early october. Audio
Thousands apply to Tenancy Tribunal every year
Thousands of people apply to the Tenancy Tribunal every year to have it sort disputes between landlords and tenants. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Govt spends $3.5 million defending itself against historic claims
The government has spent more than $3.5 million defending itself against historic claims in the last decade. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
ASB Bank services back up and running after outage
There were more than 5000 reports of ASB Bank outages across New Zealand on Saturday morning.
Worsening labour market dampening consumer confidence - ANZ
Consumer confidence has taken a knock and turned more pessimistic, despite falling interest rates and lower inflation.
