Money
Do you really get a bargain on a mortgagee sale?
Here's how much of a discount you might expect. Audio
Parents say financial pressures getting harder
New research out today shows a majority of New Zealanders believe the financial pressures of parenthood are getting worse. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Mortgage stress impacts homeowners
Mortgage stress has been a topic of conversation ever since home loan interest rates increased from their pandemic lows. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
More home loan rate cuts - if you can get them
ASB is the latest to lower rates, but could be a while before all borrowers benefit.
$60m of NZers' money invested in weapons used in Gaza
Most people don't want to invest in weapons, but don't realise that's where their money is going, ethical investment charity says.
'Sell it before the bank does': Housing market stress 'growing'
A 50 percent leap in houses listed for sale in first two weeks of July may be partly due to home loan pressure.
Ask Susan: Can solo parents on a benefit get a home loan?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
Thousands of flights cancelled amid global IT outage
Long queues have formed at airports after a 'defect' in a software update hit computers worldwide.
19 year old buys and renovates own home
Taylor Henderson speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about buying his own house - he also renovated it himself as well. The once rundown character cottage that used to sit in Lower Hutt is now in Featherston. Audio
Property investors benefitted from 511 billion price increases
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about new data released today, showing how much New Zealanders have made out of the property market in recent decades. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 July
On today's episode, we hear from Mackenzie District mayor Anne Munro about the conditions that led to two bus crashes in the district yesterday, it looks like the end-game for Joe Biden's re-election… Audio
Why your KiwiSaver balance is probably looking good
Local balances are flourishing thanks to market movements overseas. Audio
Many KiwiSaver members see balances increase
It's been an interesting time on the share markets lately, as tech stocks - in particular Nvidia - have hit new heights. It's been good news for many KiwiSaver members' balances too. Money… Audio
Gambler's 9 hours playing pokies without staff interaction
There were also 23 occasions in total when the gambler played uninterrupted for several hours. Audio
Are you missing out on secret special interest rates?
Big discounts available to those who know how to get them, brokers say.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 July
On today's episode, the Defence Force is freezing pay, cutting civilian jobs, and stopping some of its programmes - as it grapples with a budget shortfall of $130 million, fares for some Air New… Audio
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books Audio
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books
AudioPetrol prices: Close eye needed on any potential price gouging - Consumer NZ
The Commerce Commission needs to come down like "a tonne of bricks" on any petrol stations involved in price gouging, Consumer NZ says. Audio
Consumer NZ responds to people driving out of town for cheaper fuel
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about people living in one region and driving to a nearby town to get petrol as it is cheaper and some advice to people dealing with this issue. Audio
