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Want a new iPhone 17? Be careful
The number of people in financial difficulty after signing up for a more expensive phone plan is increasing, an expert says.
Why were house price forecasts for this year so wrong?
It is pretty safe to say that in 2025, house prices barely moved.
Would Stuart Nash's employer have been able to fire him?
The former Labour MP has resigned after a comment he made to the Platform about women.
Govt warned surcharge ban could push up prices
Legislation is expected to be introduced to Parliament by the end of the year, with the ban to kick into effect no later than May 2026.
KiwiSaver trick that providers say shortchanges members
A ban on total remuneration packages would make an immediate difference for many members, say KiwiSaver providers and the Retirement Commission.
KiwiSaver members missing out during tough economic times
More than 40 percent of KiwiSaver members were classed as non-contributing over the past year, despite record contributions and strong returns.
Three months, 10,000 jobs gone
Data shows it's not just the main centres where pain is being felt. Audio
When changing power provider doesn't save you money
A family of six who switched power providers in search of a better deal say they've been caught out and will now have to pay $150 more a month. Audio
Where MPs have their money invested
Each year, politicians have to disclose their investments. Here's what we found. Audio
Is Reserve Bank overstating impact of interest rate cuts?
One expert says borrowers aren't getting the full benefit of the reduction in interest rates.
Tackle food insecurity at home before exporting, charity says
A new report shows more than one in four households with children is regularly missing out on food.
The city where house prices have slumped 30% below peak
The latest data reveals a national average value of $906,977.
New Zealand income growth one of the worst in world
The post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of global rankings. Audio
Hundreds of thousands charged late fees for power
Power companies are now obliged to tell any customers struggling to pay their bills about plans that might suit them better - but many of those doing it tough may not have thought to ask, an advocate…
Ask Susan: Can I just close my KiwiSaver and get all my money out?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Councillors should get mandatory training once elected, expert says
A big increase in rates charged by many councils around the country is putting pressure on households, with many not sure if they're getting bang for buck.
What new NZ investors are doing wrong
Many people are getting into the New Zealand market for the wrong reasons, author and property coach says.
Major bank calls for increase to inflation target
An economist says it's likely that Adrian Orr's replacement will be open to change.
Mike McRoberts becomes latest subject of an impersonation scam
Scam activity seems to have picked up pace in recent months.
Customer told it would cost $7500 to disconnect gas
There are an increasing number of complaints about the cost of disconnecting unwanted gas supplies.
It's official: Paying the bills is still getting harder
"You can only rearrange and cut so many times," says a solo mum of two, as she compares her soaring bills to last year's. Audio
Are house prices really crashing?
House prices have fallen for the fifth month in a row, but commentators claim the 'crash' is in the past.
New Zealand's favourite retail brands revealed
Consumer NZ's retailer survey shows which shops have the most satisfied customers, and those not meeting the standard.