Susan Edmunds

If you've tried to get a plumber lately and found it tough, you're not alone. Even plumbing businesses say it's tough to find qualified plumbers at the moment. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke… Audio

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, many people in this part of the world are asking what his presidency could mean for the New Zealand economy. With his stated plans to impose… Audio

On today's episode, associate health minister Casey Costello is accusing health officials of undermining the government's smoking reforms, after one criticised advice she used to justify cutting… Audio

As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris eye up the White House New Zealand investors are assessing what impact either result might have here. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

For many of us, cobbling together enough money for a deposit on a first home can be financially and emotionally overwhelming. In some cases, it's just not possible, so using Kiwisaver funds to help… Audio

With almost two million active members, Fly Buys is one of the country's longest-running loyalty schemes. But Thursday is the last day you can earn points and the scheme is closing for good at the end… Audio

Thousands of people apply to the Tenancy Tribunal every year to have it sort disputes between landlords and tenants. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

It's never easy to lose your job, but it can be particularly tough for families with young children. The way Working for Families is designed, about $100 a week for many families relies on them having… Audio

The OCR goes up to bring inflation down. So now that the OCR is falling, what does it mean for inflation - and what does that mean for New Zealanders? Audio

On today's episode, the government is toughening up its new Three Strikes law in order to capture more of what it calls the worst of the worst, serious violent and sexual offenders. The first strike… Audio

We often hear about people striving to be the best, the most successful or the wealthiest. But what if you just want to be average? What's average these days, anyway, and what does that really mean… Audio

Currently, unemployment is sitting at 4.6 percent or 143,000 people out of work. Treasury forecast have it rising to 5.3 percent by this years end. Today, the Alliance Group confirmed it's shutting… Audio

First home buyers are playing a big part in the housing market recently, but people are buyingproperty significantly later in life than their parents did. Audio

In an email, Te Whatu Ora has told some staff they have to take three weeks mandatory leave and it needs to be taken from 23 December to 10 January. That amounts to 11 leave days and four statutory… Audio

In today's episode, an economist says the government is failing and hurting our most vulnerable people, with the country depending on the now struggling food bank industry, a taxi driver is in a… Audio

As banks cut their advertised home loan rates, some people who are on fixed rates are wondering how to get out of them. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, the Navy Search and Rescue boss is currently on the water deciding on the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui, Whanau Awhina Plunket workers will now be trained as… Audio

Banks have already moved significantly when it comes to what they offer home loan customers ahead of the Reserve Bank announcement on the OCR. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte… Audio