Susan Edmunds

Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New research shows people are still confused about the dates on food labels, and it's potentially costing us a lot of money. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

If you fixed your home loan rate a while ago, you might have mixed feelings as you watch interest rates fall. They'll probably be lower for a while to come, but if you're missing out on the savings… Audio

An international report this week has given New Zealand's pension system a solid pass rate. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at it and joins us now. Audio

Charities in crisis: how government cuts and rising costs are stretching New Zealand's social safety net. Audio

Inland Revenue has got millions of extra funding in recent years, which is helping it get tax debt under control as well as cracking down on anyone who's dodging their responsibilities. That's seen… Audio

But experts say there are a few mistakes that can catch you out and cost money when using credit cards. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Susan Edmunds is RNZ's Money Correspondent Audio

Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks into fees being charged when mortgage-holders change banks. Audio

No Stupid Questions Wednesday 15 October 2025 Audio

More than 85-thousand additional people could be in work by the end of next year, forecasters say - but there are concerns the recovery could leave some people behind. Money correspondent Susan… Audio

Thousands of people have had money deducted from their bank accounts in recent months as Inland Revenue steps up its efforts to collect the tax it is owed. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been… Audio

If you're in a relationship with an age gap, it may affect your financial planning, particularly when it comes to retirement. Currently there are over 3000 people who are receiving NZ Super despite… Audio

It's been a year of grim economic news. Unemployment has been up, GDP down and consumer confidence weak. But nothing lasts forever, right? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking for bright… Audio

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points. But what's that going to mean for the average household? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

In today's episode, a new Education Review Office report recommends considering a move to regional school holiday dates to reduce the cost of travelling in the school holidays; National's Nicola… Audio

No Stupid Questions for 8 October 2025 Audio

The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the official cash rate this week - what will it mean for home loans, and is it a good time to fix your mortgage repayments? Money correspondant Susan Edmonds spoke… Audio

You might have heard about revenge spending - where people buy things they maybe don't need after a period of constraint. But what about revenge saving? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been… Audio

It's the last day of the school holidays. For lots of parents, that means the last day of school holiday programmes, finding babysitters and generally madly juggling. But what if your employer helped… Audio