Susan Edmunds
Bitcoin surges over $100,000 USD for the first time
It's been propelled to new heights by the election of Donald Trump who has said he wants to make the US the 'crypto capital' of the world. But how do New Zealanders get a slice of the action? More… Audio
Australian bank to charge customers to withdraw from branch
The Commonwealth Bank in Australia has caused a ruckus with its plans to charge some customers to withdraw money through a branch. It's moving a number of customers to a new kind of account that comes… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 December 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister says unemployment is still expected to increase before it comes down and more work needs to be done if the government is going to meet its target to reduce the… Audio
Does installing solar panels make financial sense?
Solar power has been in the news over the past week with the collapse of the country's best-known brand. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The lights go out at SolarZero - what next for rooftop solar?
SolarZero had one of the largest private equity firms in the world as its owner but the country's biggest domestic player in rooftop solar - is now in liquidation. Audio
What is food shopping this Christmas likely to be like?
Food prices have been a source of stress to lots of households, with prices rising at a double-digit pace through parts of last year. What is food shopping this Christmas likely to be like? Money… Audio
SolarZero enters liquidation
Solar power company SolarZero has been put into liquidation, leaving some customers worried about the contracts they have signed with the company. Audio
Thrift: Financial literacy for the whole family
What did you learn about money from your family? And how does that fit with your partner's financial values? Trying to trim costs only works when everyone in your household is on the same page. Katy… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 November
On today's episode, the ACT party is claiming to wield "disproportionate" influence at the decision-making table, the Education Review Office has said the NCEA level one qualification is not a… Audio
Confidence in property market increases
It's been a tough few years for the property market but there are increasing signs that activity is picking up. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Getting your family on the same financial page
What did you learn about money from your family? And how does that fit with your partner's financial values? Trying to trim costs only works when everyone in your household is on the same page. Katy… Audio
Do we still need cash?
A 2023 treasury survey showed the number of people using cash on a daily basis went from almost 96 percent in 2019, to just over 57 percent in 2023. Yet anytime the potential "end of cash" is… Audio
Shoppers warned to take care with Black Friday discounts
Shoppers are being warned to take care with discounts offered for Black Friday. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains. Audio
Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 19 November 2024
On today's episode, thousands of people are marching towards Wellington this morning as the hikoi opposing the Treaty Principles Bill heads towards Parliament, an Australian Senator has referenced a… Audio
Housing in NZ faces lack of supply as demand grows
We often talk about New Zealand having a problem with its supply of housing, and although prices have fallen in recent years, affordability is still stretched and that's due in part to a lack of… Audio
Bitcoin surge
The world's largest cryptocurrency surged in the run-up to last week's US presidential election, and rose sharply, after it became clear Donald Trump would win. Audio
What are the expectations at work Christmas parties?
Ready or not, the Christmas party season is fast approaching and the work knees up is often where you find out who's naughty and who is nice. But no one wants the hangover of an HR investigation so… Audio
Term deposit rates expected to drop
We hear a lot about falling interest rates in terms of what they mean for borrowers. But what about people who have money in the bank? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Areas in NZ relying on employers to provide bulk of jobs
High-profile closures of major employers this year, such as Timaru's meatworks and mills in Ohakune, have shown just how big an impact the loss of an employer can have on people living in our smaller… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 November 2024
On today's episode, speaking in the White House Rose Garden earlier, President Joe Biden said that since its founding 200 years ago, the United States has listened to the will of the people and he has… Audio