Money
Motorists travelling out of town to get cheaper fuel
Many motorists around the country said they're paying more for fuel than their nearby neighbouring towns, with some travelling out of their way to get better bang for their buck. There are three… Audio
Failed 'win a house' raffle participants all refunded, charity leader says
The raffle folded after not selling enough tickets to buy the $2 million house it was raffling off.
Thames residents fed up with dis-proportionately high price of petrol
Fuel in the Coromandel town costs between $2.91 and $2.96 a litre for 91 octane, 20 - 30 cents a litre more than nearby areas like Ngatea, or Tairua, which sit at around $2.69 a litre. Several locals… Audio
GPs to hear whether Te Whatu Ora will increase proposed funding
GPs are expecting to hear back shortly - on whether Te Whatu Ora will budge on its proposed four percent funding boost - or clinics will be forced to hike fees. Nelson Bays Primary Health chief… Audio
Kiwibank pleads guilty to Fair Trading Act breaches
The bank reported itself to the Commerce Commission, apologised to customers and had started the process of refunds.
New mothers with surprise tax bills struggling to cover costs
More Kiwis are being surprised by huge tax bills - and mothers are being hit the hardest - Matthew Hutching reports Audio
Police union nervously watching departures after losing in pay dispute
The Police Association says it is disappointed with the arbitrator's decision but doesn't believe there will be a mass exodus. Audio
Ask Susan: What happened when the government gave cheap home loans?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
How much do you need to earn to get a home loan?
Here's what goes into determining how much you could borrow.
'Time running out' for tax dodgers amid crackdown
A tax expert warns more scrutiny is coming across the board as Inland revenue announces details of a new plan.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about how the tax bracket creep 'robs' us. She explains the government's new tax cuts take effect from July 31 are a start to ending the bracket creep. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July 2024
On today's episode, David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold his murder convictions. Interislander's executive general manager denies… Audio
First bank cuts home loan interest rates after RBNZ shift
Westpac is the first bank to move after the Reserve Bank changed its tone on the outlook for the official cash rate.
Frustration over Reserve Bank 'flip-flopping'
The central bank's stance appears to have shifted a lot - and not everyone is happy. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July
In the show today, New Zealand first leader and Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry, Leaked documents about the Cook… Audio
Key shareholder backs last-minute, $130m loan for Synlait
Synlait needs the loan from its 39 percent shareholder to repay its debt to banks by Monday.
Is the golden age for property investment over?
Investors have done well in recent decades, but there is a warning future gains may be more limited.
After AK floods last year, couple fear never owning house again
A West Auckland couple fears they've been booted off the property ladder after a buyout offer from the council in the wake of last year's floods - Mahvash Ikram has the story. Audio
Dosh app's banking plans: 'It's about making everyone's lives easier'
A financial technology start-up vying to become a bank says it will be able to provide potential consumers with cheaper fees, better security and an easy-to-use app.
Watch: Govt an 'absolute disgrace' on climate change - Hipkins
The Labour leader says if Luxon was being honest on his overseas trips he would be saying the government is taking New Zealand backwards on climate.
