Susan Edmunds
Consumer NZ releases results of its latest "Yeah Nah" awards
Consumer NZ has released the results of its latest "Yeah Nah" awards, which are designed to highlight consumer problems such as confusing messaging or products that don't do the job they are meant to… Audio
Which bank consistently offers the lowest interest rates?
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at data tracking advertised home loan rates over the past two years and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why are high end brands for sale on discount sites?
Some shoppers have been surprised in recent weeks to find items from the women's fashion label Augustine for sale at discount website The Outlet at a fraction of their normal price. So what's going… Audio
Australian recruiters listing jobs on NZ sites
If you've looked through job ads recently, you've probably noticed a number that are from Australian recruiters. A scan of Trade Me shows Australians recruiting for carpenters, civil engineers and air… Audio
Calls for tougher restrictions on KiwiSaver hardship withdrawls
Some KiwiSaver providers say hardship withdrawals are definitely being made for the wrong reasons. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Flights costing Kiwis as much as $3 per km
Short-hop domestic flights are costing New Zealanders as much as 3 dollars a kilometre if they are booked shortly before travel - and that has prompted calls for change. RNZ's money correspondent… Audio
New data shows increase in job advertisements
New data shows that the number of online job advertisements increased by 3.5 percent in the year to September. Money Correspondent, Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Are you on track to become a KiwiSaver millionaire?
Are you on track to be a KiwiSaver millionaire? It's likely that most young people joining the scheme will get to that threshold. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
First home buyers earning significantly more than average household
When you think of first-home buyers, you might imagine young people just starting out and nowhere near the top of the salary ladder. But data shows people able to purchase that first home are earning… Audio
Why are parents assessed as individuals for their taxes?
When you apply for a benefit, it's your household income that's assessed. It's the same when you want Working for Families credits. So one parental leave expert is asking - is it fair that parents are… Audio
Growing number of retailers asking for customer contact details
A growing number of shops ask customers to provide their phone numbers or email addresses when shopping in-store. Susan Edmunds investigates. Audio
Concerns over affordability of health insurance
When it comes to health insurance, one of the biggest gripes many people have is that just when you need it most, it becomes a lot more expensive. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin… Audio
Council rates continue to put pressure on households
Council rates continue to put pressure on households. When Stats NZ released consumer price index data for the September quarter last week, it noted that rates were up 8.8 percent year-on-year. Money… Audio
What should you do with $10,000?
It's not a life-changing Lotto win but $10,000 can still be enough to improve your financial future, experts say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to financial experts about what you… Audio
Scammers target job hunters
Job hunters are being targeted by scammers accordint to new data. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New guidelines for retirement savings and expenditure released
Massey University has updated its retirement expenditure guidelines, which show how pensioners around the country are spending their money - and what you'd need to save to have that same lifestyle… Audio
Over 20 vehicles damaged after large fire at Whangarei Hospital
Staff at Whangarei Hospital watched on this afternoon as firefighters worked to bring a large fire under control in their carpark. The fire damaged around 28 vehicles. RNZ's Susan Edmunds was at the… Audio
