Susan Edmunds
Can you avoid tariffs and buy direct from factories?
Tiktok users around the world are seeing videos from people claiming to be from China, revealing which factories make "luxury" goods - suggesting shoppers undercut tariffs and shop direct for… Audio
Personal finance: The impact to New Zealand of changeable tariffs
It's hard to keep up with Donald Trump's tariff changes. Money correspondent Susan Edmonds considers the impact on Kiwi businesses and consumers. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio
Where in NZ is it cheaper to rent than buy?
Corelogic has found that in about 20 percent of the country, it could be cheaper to buy a house. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Easter opening days, times and surcharges
RNZ's money expert Susan Edmunds runs us through the Easter Trading rules. Audio
Why is easter chocolate so expensive?
It's getting to that time of year where some of us may be adding the odd easter egg or in the trolley. But if you are one of those people, you may have noticed Easter chocolate has increased in recent… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand stock exchange surged at opening on Thursday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, a boil water… Audio
Chinese brands may increase NZ marketing after US tariffs
With the US is clamping down hard on China with its tariffs, some commentators here are expecting some Chinese companies might increase their efforts to market to New Zealanders. Money correspondent… Audio
Reserve Bank cuts official cash rate by 25 basis points
It was a move that was widely predicted - but comes amid enormous economic upheaval with Trump's tariffs sending markets into a spin. While previously most forecasts didn't expect a lot more cuts from… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Economists predict OCR cut
Economists are predicting a drop in the official cash rate this afternoon, with broad expectations of a 25 basis point cut to 3-point-5 percent. Charlotte speaks to RNZ's money correspondent Susan… Audio
KiwiSaver balances drop amid tariff turmoil
Global financial markets have continued to fall, in response to tough new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Jobseeker settings make it harder to find work - commentators
New Zealand's unemployment rate is up to 5.1 percent and the number of people on the job seeker benefit is also up 11.5 percent since last year with more than 210,000 people on it. But while the… Audio
Tobacco tax revenues hit 15-year low in Australia
Tax revenues from tobacco have hit 15-year lows in Australia, amid concerns that smokers are turning to the black market for cigarettes. Audio
An atheist on why churches should remain tax-free
Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society. Audio
Northland has highest proportion on unemployment benefits
While much has been made of Wellington's job cuts, it's Northland that consistently has the highest proportion of its population on unemployment benefits. In February, 11 percent of the working age… Audio
Investment adviser warning people about credit card surcharges
Credit card surcharges are everywhere, but the percentage of the surcharge isn't always consistent - and one investment adviser is warning that people are underestimating their impact. Money… Audio
IRD taking getting tougher on tax debt
Inland Revenue took a softer line with debt of all kinds through the Covid years, but now it's coming down hard on those who owe it money. One tax expert says there's a looming problem with GST in… Audio
The price of being single
Being single might have its advantages but the price certainly isn't one of them. It turns out, doing life solo can be expensive - much more so than being part of a couple. In the UK, analysis from… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 March 2025
In today's episode, a security and defence expert says cuts to its civilian workforce risks the Defence Force's combat readiness; RNZ's money correspondent breaks down the distances between… Audio