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What will it take for NZ to be a 'rockstar' economy again?
Consumers have been hit with all the pain of getting economy on even footing again, economist says.
American company pushing for AI to monitor prison inmates in NZ
A giant American conglomerate with a huge New Zealand prison contract has been pushing for the use of AI to monitor inmates talking to each other. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Markets Update for 21 May 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Supermarkets try to make you spend more - how to beat them at their own game
Huge screaming sale signs upon entry, bread and milk buried out the back - we know the tricks, but how can we avoid paying the price of falling for them? Audio
Household costs the main priority for Labour's finance spokesperson
The Labour Party's finance spokesperson has set out her portfolio priorities, with household costs at the top of her list.
Business News for 21 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 21 May 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Supermarket Strategies
Why shouldn't we choose a wine for its label? And what are "heuristics"? We all know there are techniques supermarkets use to get us spending money and Episode One takes a deep dive into… Audio
Sir John Key named in US insider trading lawsuit
The former prime minister says "there is no merit" to claims raised in a lawsuit against him and other directors of cybersecurity company Palo Alto.
Why the Reserve Bank isn't likely to budge on OCR - yet
Analysis - The RBNZ is determined that inflation heads downwards - and stays there - and will be watching the Budget closely too, Gyles Beckford writes.
Evening business for 20 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Damning review of Kainga Ora finances
Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning report into Kainga Ora saying it's an underperforming agency - under weakened leadership - and on an unsustainable… Audio
Made in NZ: EmGuard
For Made in NZ today we're looking to Nelson where an award-winning product called EmGuard is manufactured. Audio
How Tesla's falling share price has hit KiwiSavers
One KiwiSaver manager is both topping the table, with an annual return of 150.4 percent in one fund, and a huge loss in another. What's going on?
RNZ Podcast "Thrift" launched
RNZ podcast producer and presenter Katy Gosset has a brand new six part series about to launch all about saving money, making budgets go further and expert tips on fiscal responsibility. Audio
Manawa Energy profit holds steady after selling retail arm
Power generator Manawa Energy says it has delivered a solid first full-year result
Consumer NZ warn over PayWave surcharges
The convenience of PayWave really took off during the pandemic restrictions and has become the preferred way of payment for a large amount of New Zealanders. Leonard Powell went out with his… Audio
Check before you tap: Consumer warning over PayWave surcharges
Contactless payments have taken off in recent years, but with convenience, there is always a cost. Audio
