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Frances Cook: Investing right when money is tight
Financial journalist Frances Cook is back with some simple ways to manage our money better and make our hard-earned cash go a little further. Audio
Living off the land: What it's like to exist without money
Australia's Jo Nemeth told Saturday Morning about the "gift economy", inspiring others, and the challenges of living without money. Audio
Why can't we stay overseas as long as we want when we get the pension? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Mum shocked at $1000 uniform bill
A Wellington woman was horrified when she was handed the bill for her son's uniform this year and discovered she had to pay more than $1000. Audio
Tariffs, growth and unemployment: Liam Dann
What are tariffs and how will they affect New Zealand? New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann unpack what's on the economic horizon. Audio
The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio
Memecoin started as a joke, but investors aren't laughing
Memecoin operates in a decentralised, unregulated system. Critics say that's the point - and the problem.
Trump's memecoin drops in value, and critics aren't surprised
Memecoin operates in a decentralised, unregulated system. Critics say that's the point - and the problem. Audio
Wellington's Fear Factory scares up its final frights
Fear Factory says a drop in visitor numbers and a Covid-19 hangover both played a part in the closure of its Wellington branch.
Evening business for Friday 7 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Southland councils explore regional deals
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.
Regional deal could potentially 'double Northland's economic production'
Development opportunities to boost Te Tai Tokerau's economy are being put forward to the government.
Westpac drops 3 year mortgage rate below 5%
Music to the ears of home owners today with a major bank dropping its three year mortgage rate below five percent for the first time since 2022. Westpac is advertising a rate of 4.99 percent, the… Audio
How special were Christmas discounts, really?
New research is challenging the idea that supermarkets put their prices up in the week before Christmas.
Labour groups sue to halt Trump admin's dismantling of USAID
A pair of labour groups representing employees at the agency sued the US President over his efforts to dismantle the decades-old humanitarian agency.
Global stocks mostly climb as trade fears ease
While the stock market remains concerned about US President Donald Trump's trade policy, it has been less impactful than feared so far, an analyst says.
Midday Business News for 7 February 2024
Midday Business News for 7 February 2024 Audio
Will other banks match Westpac's 4.99 percent rate?
If the other banks do match the rate, it would take the margin between the three-year rate and three-year swap rates to the lowest point since October 2023.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 February 2025
On today's episode, Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Winston Peters spoke with Corin regarding concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement… Audio
Wellington jeweller's new tech on world stage with Tiffany & Pharrell
Technology developed by Wellington jeweller The Village Goldsmith has been picked up by the global luxury brand Tiffany, in a new range designed by American musician and fashion designer Pharrell… Audio