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Air NZ cabin crew may walk off job in strike action
Air New Zealand cabin crews could walk off the job next month over stalled pay negotiations, threatening summer travel plans. While the union has ruled out any action the week before Christmas, it… Audio
Spoken Feature: Thrift
This week Thrift is looking into decorating your home, without breaking the bank. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design on a budget and tags along on a… Audio
Scam Alert! What can we do to stop losing money to scammers?
A new report by Netsafe and the global anti scam alliance shows that New Zealand lost a record $3 billion to scams this year, which is up 30 percent from the prior year. In response the Government… Audio
Air New Zealand cabin crew vote to strike
Air New Zealand cabin crew have voted to strike, but it's not clear when or for how long. E Tu Union spokesperson Michael Wood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Food prices continue to rise, up 4.7% in year to October
Food prices keep climbing, up 4.7% in the year to October, according to Stats NZ latest data. Rayssa Almeida reports Audio
The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances
Hardship withdrawals have increased substantially in recent years as cost-of-living pressure has gone on households.
Countdown on for Ikea opening in Auckland
The countdown is on until Ikea opens its doors in New Zealand. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been checking it out and asking what it means for other shops. Audio
Cost of food continues to climb, coffee up 25% in past year
The cost of food continues to climb with new Stats NZ figures showing some of the sharpest increases in staples like cheese, eggs and milk. Coffee Supreme's Chief Executive Andrew Low spoke to Corin… Audio
Secondhand Styling
If you want to re-decorate, you shouldn't have to re-mortgage. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design and decor on a budget and tags along on a thrift shop… Audio
Exporters to benefit from weak dollar, strong demand
That is despite a drop in prices for key agricultural products, including dairy, forestry and fruit.
Would Trump's 50-year mortgage work in New Zealand?
The US president wants his government to back half-century mortgages to address housing affordability. Is it really a solution? Audio
Retiree loses $250,000 in crypto con as scammers get 'extremely sophisticated'
New Zealanders are losing six-figure sums to scammers pretending to offer anything from jobs to cryptocurrency investments and technology support. Audio
Three players share record must-win $55m Lotto prize
Lotto NZ will release the locations of the winning tickets on Sunday.
Will I have to pay tax if I give my kids $150k? - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $55m richer on Saturday night
You may have a wishlist, but one financial adviser says there are a few things you should know.
Why Christmas barbecues likely to be 'pretty expensive endeavour'
The latest Grocery Supplier Cost Index showed an average annual increase of 2.5 percent in October.
Are you paying more for car insurance because of your gender?
The different prices for genders indicates there is a perceived difference in risk, an actuary says.
How long do you have to wait for Lotto winnings?
Lotto has hit a record $55 million this weekend - but how long might you have to wait for your money if you win? Turns out you might have to exercise a bit of patience before you dash out to buy… Audio
Real estate complaints hit record level
The Real Estate Authority's 2025 annual report noted a 35 percent increase in formal complaints in the year to June 30, to 487.
12 steps to fix KiwiSaver and NZ Super
Big changes to the retirement scheme have been recommended by the Retirement Commissioner. Audio
