Stories by Susan Edmunds
News
Like the look of that house? 'Visit 50 properties before you buy'
Buyers have time to act carefully, the head of Realestate.co.nz says.
Where experts are investing in a volatile market
Where should you be putting your money amid the chaos?
Biggest bank lowers its house price expectations
The market is stabilising but "not going anywhere fast", ANZ's economists say.
The places house sellers have made 100% in five years
Huge price rises have changed the game for young buyers, an economist says. Audio
Insurers moving car repairs in-house
One insurance giant says it's for client convenience, but a repair association fears it's eroding customers' right to choose.
$1b Budget cut could slow economic recovery, experts warn
Economists also break down what the cut to the government's operating allowance might mean for households.
Time to pick a home loan strategy, ASB says
When it comes to finding the right home loan rate, it's time for borrowers to pick a strategy, one economist says.
Are you a 'have' or a 'have-not?
What new figures show about the worsening finances, and growing concerns of households.
Is your power bill 'average'?
Power bills have gone up for lots of households this month, as new lines charges and other price changes filtered through. Audio
Shopback - what's the catch?
Shopback says New Zealand is its fastest-growing market - but many shoppers are still asking, "What's the catch?"
Why do some people get better home loan rates than others? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Doors close on Te Atatū Woolworths
But why are residents so upset by the temporary loss of their supermarket?
Third of New Zealanders need help with food
Data should be 'wake up call' that action is needed in grocery sector, Consumer NZ says.
Can you stock up on cheap Easter eggs for next year?
Here's what you need to know about that June best-before date.
House 'not fit for human occupation'
A landlord ordered to fix a property described as "not fit for human occupation", instead removed windows and replaced them with cardboard and cling wrap - and then left the country.
Vendors cut prices, March sales 'roaring back to life'
In the first quarter house sellers reduced asking prices by a combined $63 million, a property website says.
'Pain' for property investors as renting listing levels hit decade high
The amount of rental listings in March reached levels not seen since 2014. Audio
Association 'deeply concerned' about roofing claims
RoofBuddy, fronted by a former reality TV star, is facing complaints.
'Unjust and unreasonable' to turn down parental leave payment
The Greens are calling for broader eligibility after a woman was declined over a 'technicality'.
'It's cheaper to go to the States than Wellington'
A man says it's "tone deaf" for Air New Zealand to be showing off its new uniforms at a time of high airfares. Audio
Reserve Bank analyst loses bid for reinstatement
The man argued he was unjustifiably dismissed after he made a protected disclosure to the board chair.
Which NZ listed companies are feeling tariff pain?
Global share markets have been shaken by new US tariffs - but some New Zealand companies have been particularly hard hit.
Are surcharges a double-dip? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
What population growth means for house prices
The country has grown by roughly two Hamiltons since 2018 - so what does that mean for the house market?
How do home loan rates compare to other countries'?
New Zealand home loan rates might be falling, but how do they compare to those of the rest of the world?