Money
Parliament votes to extend gift card expiry dates
An estimated one in five gift cards expire before their use-by dates, with New Zealanders losing $10 million a year by forgetting to use them.
Podcast Critic: 'The Rest is...'
Podcast critic Jemima Huston reviews two installments of the 'The Rest Is...' series by Goalhanger: 'The Rest is Money' and 'The Rest is Politics'. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 September
On today's episode, Two hundred and thirty mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month, it's the main… Audio
Are you better off than your parents were?
Here's how modern households compare to those of 30 years ago, and why you might have been better off in 1994. Audio
What role could KiwiSaver have in building businesses and infrastructure?
National campaigned on changes, but boosting 'NZ Inc' the priority, minister says.
Are we better off than our parents were?
Every generation has the debate as to whether they are better off than their parents, but the concerning thing is that some people say that the answer now is no. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Small businesses 'restrict sales to avoid GST'
An accounting platform says GST threshold should be higher but one tax expert says any change may be the other direction.
Where is it cheaper to own than rent?
Buying a house is about twice as expensive as renting around New Zealand, but some places are the exception. Audio
Data shows buying a house twice as much as renting
Buying a house is about twice as expensive as renting in New Zealand as a whole and first-home buyers often have to prepare themselves for higher payments when they shift from renting to paying a… Audio
Creating a year-round garden at no cost
You may have heard of permaculture, how about hugelkultur? What actually are they and can they help you grow your own food without spending any money? Katy Gosset gets the answers at a community… Audio
Charging for returns: Is online shopping in for a shake-up?
Customers who want to return items bought online may face more charges, as some retailers - like clothing giant ASOS - add up the costs.
The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Conor English (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Wendyl Nissen and Conor English discuss the collision of religion and politics over the Treaty Principles Bill, and the rich listers who want a… Audio
Surging markets push Super Fund to new high
Sharemarket returns were boosted by holdings in the 'magnificent seven' technology stocks, including Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla and Nvidia.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 September
On today's episode, The IRD is giving the encrypted details of up to half a million taxpayers to Facebook and other social media platforms, multiple times a month for marketing campaigns, The Dean of… Audio
The billionaire who backs a wealth tax
Mainfreight co-founder Bruce Plested is up for paying more tax, but says the rich fear governments will "squander" it. Audio
Mainfreight billionaire supports idea of wealth tax
One of the richest people in the country supports paying more tax, but says the super wealthy worry the government will waste any money it raises. Rich: The meaning of wealth in Aotearoa, is produced… Audio
IRD provides Facebook with encrypted details of taxpayers for marketing campaigns
The IRD is giving the encrypted details of up to half a million taxpayers to Facebook and other social media platforms, multiple times a month for marketing campaigns. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid… Audio
The NZ company that saw its share price jump 900% in a year
Prices have moved a lot for some shares - but does property still give a better return?
Retiree calls for pension 'top-up' for those unable to save
Helen is facing retirement with just $1000 in savings. "Much of my life was spent caring for others," he says.
Liam Dann: Low petrol prices, high business confidence
The global financial market has taken a hit this week, but it comes with a silver lining for motorists as oil prices have slumped to their lowest level this year - does that mean petrol savings are on… Audio
