Money
New Zealanders urged to break up with property
Is it time to consider selling your property investments and put the money into assets that actually grow the economy? Audio
Calls for Kiwis to invest in assets other than property
One investment manager says there's growing momentum for New Zealanders to give up their love affair with property. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Retailers say prices will go up after Paywave surcharge ban
And Nicola Willis says businesses should pass on the cost, as they would any other. Audio
Govt under pressure over cost of living response
Under pressure over the cost of living, the government is attempting to reclaim the narrative with a lengthy reminder of its economic efforts. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story. Audio
Consumer Affairs Minister on govt banning surcharges
Many businesses are up in arms about the government's decision to ban surcharges on PayWave and Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions by May next year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister… Audio
Govt moves to ban PayWave and credit card surcharges
The government is moving to ban surcharges on PayWave but it's only for Visa and Mastercard and doesn't include online purchases. Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Govt to stop retailers passing card surcharges on to consumers
Surcharges - the fees we pay when we use PayWave or a credit card - have been labelled our "national embarrassment" by Consumer NZ and now the government is going to stop retailers from passing on the… Audio
Savvy Students: Healthy Eats
If you think student flats survive on beer and not much else, think again. Katy Gosset talks to savvy students who are debunking that stereotype. She learns some healthy hacks and meets one Dunedin… Audio
Surcharges for PayWave to be banned
"Shoppers will no longer be penalised for their choice of payment method, whether that's tapping, swiping or using their phone's digital wallet," Commerce Minister Scott Simpson says. Audio
More overseas building materials allowed in NZ
A new building product specifications document will be released on Monday.
Downsizing and how to avoid the pitfalls
John Gray discusses the potential risks of downsizing and what needs to be considered when opting for an apartment. Audio
'Brought to its knees': Why NZ can't shake the recession
Kiwis were told to "survive til 25" for the economy to pick up - but now one major bank economist says it's probably going to be 2026 before any real improvement happens. Audio
Economic recovery: a tale of two islands
A new report out this morning from Kiwibank shows a widening gap between the North and South Islands. Audio
Is there any way to make a pre-nup 100 percent certain? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions
Temporary solution cuts Havelock boil water period from years to months
The council previously said the boil water notice would last until a new $14 million permanent treatment plant was completed in 2028.
Supermarkets still making pricing errors - Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ says supermarkets are still making pricing errors, despite increasing pressure and scrutiny on them. This week the consumer watchdog has been calling for harsher penalties for breaches of… Audio
Government forcing people to pay court fines by clamping cars
The Government has come up with a new way to force people to pay their court fines, they will clamp and seize cars. Bailiffs will be able to work out who owes money to the court with new handheld… Audio
Westpac joins others in cutting house price forecast
While property market activity has picked up through the first half of this year, house prices have not moved much.
Four common supermarket price errors to look out for
Misleading specials are costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year, Consumer NZ says. Audio
Can council rates keep rising like they have?
A major bank says it's likely rates will continue to rise over the next few years.
