Susan Edmunds
When is a bargain not a bargain?
Marketing experts are warning shoppers to be wary because some discounts and promotional activity isn't all it appears. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mother challenges MOE over 'outdated' school holidays model
One Tauranga mother is challenging the Ministry of Education over what she says is an outdated model for school holidays. Karina Tendler told RNZ the number of breaks kids have during the year seems… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17th July 2025
In today's episode, retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough; A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and… Audio
Food prices up 4.6 percent on annual basis
Butter is now nearly $5 more expensive than it was more than 10 years ago, and helped drive food prices in general up almost 5 percent year-on-year in June. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 July 2025
In today's episode, Auckland risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a just released report; The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island… Audio
Is it worth paying for a real estate agent to sell your house?
You might pay $30,000 or more to a real estate salesperson to sell your home. But is it worth the money? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Job market sluggish, jobseekers facing huge competition
Economists having been telling us survive til 2025', but so far this year things don't seem to have improved that much, particularly for those out of work. The job market is sluggish, with people… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 June 2025
In today's episode, Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York, experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a… Audio
Middle East conflict poses threat to NZ economy
Experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a major threat to New Zealand's economy. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 June 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand says the Middle East crisis is extremely concerning and there are worries over the consequences of further actions, the United States says it has devastated Iran's… Audio
What Middle East conflict means for oil prices
US attacks on Iran have ratcheted Middle Eastern tension up enormously, one economist says, and it could hit New Zealanders in the pocket, too. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
400,000 households getting accomodation supplement
A growing number of people are turning to the Government for help just to keep the roof over their head. Data shows almost 400,000 households are receiving the accommodation supplement, which helps… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's ambassador to New Zealand says negotiations and diplomacy will not resume until Israel stops attacking the country, the Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and… Audio
Unsecured creditors need more protection: customer
A customer who has been left $2000 out of pocket due to the failure of an appliance retailer says there need to be better protections for unsecured creditors. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke… Audio
The jobs becoming a thing of the past
Data compiled by Infometrics for RNZ looked at the types of jobs that have disappeared over the past 25 years. Service station attendants were near the top of the list, with 77% of their roles, or… Audio
Some regions faring better than others
Times have tough for many New Zealanders in recent months, but some regions are doing better than others. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How can people get 'free money' out of their Kiwisaver?
Time is running out for KiwiSaver members to get an extra $521 in their accounts from the Government. From next year it will only be contributing about $260 or, in some cases, nothing at all. People… Audio
NZers support increased KiwiSaver contributions: Poll
KiwiSaver providers are hoping public support for increased contribution rates could provide the incentive to push them higher still. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Stuff Digital to sell 50 percent stake to Trade Me
Just hours before NZME's annual shareholder meeting, which is expected to roll out some big changes, its rival Stuff made its own headlines. The company announced that Stuff Digital was selling a 50… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, the government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice, the Energy… Audio