Money
Diverse New Zealanders share their cost-cutting tips
What money-saving tips can we learn from some of New Zealand's diverse cultures ? In this cross over episode with RNZ’s Here Now, Katy Gosset joins a cooking class at the Canterbury Refugee… Audio
'We're reaching a crisis point': GPs calling for urgent overhaul of funding model
GPs had their funding increased by four percent in July and were given the green light to lift their fees by more than seven percent. Audio
Difficult tenant warned she may not get name suppression again
A tenant who abused her landlords and attacked their marriage has been warned she will not get name suppression again in similar circumstances.
Scam victims make up 22 percent of complaints to Banking Ombudsman
A report from the banking watchdog shows phishing and data-gathering scams are still the most common type of complaint. Rayssa Almeida has more. Audio
Nearly 80 fraud and scam cases a month reported to banking watchdog
The industry ombudsman says banks need to do more for their customers, as many report losses of thousands of dollars.
NZ councils' debt levels weigh on creditworthiness of Asia-Pacific region
New Zealand councils in general are highly indebted, and the credit quality is deteriorating, S&P Global Ratings director Anthony Walker says.
I'm losing my job, can I pull out of purchasing a house? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Jarrod Kerr on the US Federal Reserve lowering interest rates
This week central bank of the US - the Federal Reserve - lowered interest rates for the first time in more than four years - and by more than the usual incremental amount. Jarrod Kerr is Kiwibank… Audio
Tough economic times continue
The economy is still in the doldrums according to the latest GDP figures, falling by 0.2 percent in the three months to June. This fall didn't come as a surprise to economists, who predicted a… Audio
What's the deal with 'free money' from power companies?
Not everyone qualifies for a discount or bill credit, here's why- and whether you might be one of them.
Why charities fail at fundraising
Malcolm Sproull says there aren't enough business and money minded people in the non-profit sector. Audio
Three things that might bring home loan rates down faster
Banks are cutting rates - but is it a mortgage war?
Homeowners are getting stuck in the 'sales chain'
Moving from one home to another is tricky in slow housing market.
Six-figure incomes not enough to stop financial stress
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau isn't the only high-earning New Zealander under pressure.
Personal finance: Why retirees don't need to worry about interest rates
Money expert Liz Koh joins Kathryn to look at the way the effect of interest rate changes is often focused on those with mortgages. Audio
'It's scary out there' - Tenants say times are tough
But there is a way to avoid big rent increases, one property expert says
Average Auckland house price drops below $1m
The average Auckland house price has fallen below one million for the first time in four years. Trade Me Property's customer director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More online mega retailers charging for returns
Could move by online mega retailers to charge for returns push shoppers back into local bricks and mortar stores?
Dunedin GP setting up low cost clinic due to cost of living
A Dunedin GP is setting up a low cost clinic where people will pay just $15 to see a doctor after noticing the cost of living pressures are really hurting patients. Seeing a GP can cost anything from… Audio
