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Couple stunned by $12,000 bar tab mistake
Leaving your credit card on the bar to run up a tab this summer might be an expensive mistake,
Why your credit card rewards might shrink
Banks are scaling back credit card perks as regulators tighten the cap on interchange fees. Audio
Is mid-50s too old to buy a bach? Ask Susan
RNZ correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions about money matters.
'We are drowning': The truth about KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals
In October, $49.4m was withdrawn for hardship reasons, up from $38.4m in October 2024.
Tax change could leave family businesses with bigger bills
Inland Revenue is planning to crack down on how owners of small companies can take loans.
The Housing Minister says negotiate with your landlord - but how do you do that?
The Housing Minister might be encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper rent deal as prices drop - but how do you do it? Audio
Inland Revenue error shortchanges thousands of taxpayers
One RNZ reader says he and his wife would have lost about $20,000 if he hadn't noticed the problem.
The cheapest and most expensive residential property sales in 2025
It's been a patchy year for the property market.
Sky TV customer unhappy with how subscription rollover handled
A customer said he did not receive any notice of the rollover, and the price has risen by 50 percent.
Thumbs up for 'robust' complaints system to ease 'niggles' in retirement villages
The government's planned rule changes strike a balance between residents' and operators' needs, the retirement commissioner says.
Why haven't butter prices fallen?
The price of butter has been one of the big consumer issues of this year. Audio
What's going on with Auckland house prices?
Auckland is 22.9 percent below its peak and "lagging behind everyone else", an expert says.
How crypto price fall could give you a tax refund
Investors who have to sell their cryptocurrency for a loss may be able to claim tax back.
What is open banking, and how does it work?
Explainer - It's often touted as a way New Zealanders could get a better deal on their banking - but how?
Only two sectors avoided a pay cut this year
Local government administration roles, and healthcare and social services were up slightly, but everyone else ended the year worse off on average.
'Gift to the retailer': What to know about gift cards this Christmas
New rules come in next year, but consumers are still being warned to be aware of short expiry dates on gift cards this festive season. Audio
Single retired women turning to 'reverse mortgages'
What's behind the rise in women borrowing against their homes? Audio
Why one fund manager is banking on Trump to support falling Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has fallen significantly after a volatile year, but experts say having a proponent in the White House is likely to put a floor under its price.
Why are we all paid so close to minimum wage?
The median wage has drawn significantly closer to the minimum, so how can we boost incomes? Audio
My daughter has moved to UK, what happens to her KiwiSaver - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.