Economy
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals continue to rise
The number of people tapping into their KiwiSaver funds for hardship reasons continues to grow. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced a funding boost for major events and tourism, saying it will put $70 million into the sector; A psychiatrist has told a court the man accused of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly chat with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Music and hospitality leaders are singing the government's praises over a $70 million funding package for tourism and… Audio
Leaks, lost trust and the battle for local democracy
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake .
Banks expect economy dip for second quarter of year
Three-out-of-five bank economists forecast a deeper contraction than the Reserve Bank's expectation with the official data to be released on Thursday.
Which sectors pay more than $100,000?
It used to be that when someone's annual income hit six figures, they were well into the realms of the well paid. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Leaked papers, low votes, huge stakes
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake Audio
Is KiwiSaver a scam? - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
NZ manufacturing slump masks early signs of rebound
Despite the August PMI slipping, new orders hit their highest level since 2022, lifting hopes of a turnaround.
'We need to stop the bleeding': The homeowners who bought in a market high
Some are taking the hit, while others have no choice but to hang on. Audio
Evening business for 10 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Reserve Bank faces 'test of trust and confidence' - governor
"For too long this year the RBNZ has been 'the news'," following the messy departure of two of its leading figures, the governor says.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11th September 2025
In today's episode, the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall; U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk… Audio
Airwork Group owes creditors $145m
The company failed in early July, with the main source of its woes being having some aircraft seized in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 September 2025
In today's episode, a retail leader says the collapse of two companies in recent weeks is just the start, and there's more trouble to come for the sector; Retail businesses are feeling the pressure as… Audio
