Money
National MP stood down for not declaring donations
National MP David MacLeod didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Five things to know about KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals
More people are tapping into their savings to get by. Here's what you need to know.
What will it take for NZ to be a 'rockstar' economy again?
Consumers have been hit with all the pain of getting economy on even footing again, economist says.
Supermarkets try to make you spend more - how to beat them at their own game
Huge screaming sale signs upon entry, bread and milk buried out the back - we know the tricks, but how can we avoid paying the price of falling for them? Audio
Supermarket Strategies
Why shouldn't we choose a wine for its label? And what are "heuristics"? We all know there are techniques supermarkets use to get us spending money and Episode One takes a deep dive into… Audio
Why the Reserve Bank isn't likely to budge on OCR - yet
Analysis - The RBNZ is determined that inflation heads downwards - and stays there - and will be watching the Budget closely too, Gyles Beckford writes.
Damning review of Kainga Ora finances
Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning report into Kainga Ora saying it's an underperforming agency - under weakened leadership - and on an unsustainable… Audio
RNZ Podcast "Thrift" launched
RNZ podcast producer and presenter Katy Gosset has a brand new six part series about to launch all about saving money, making budgets go further and expert tips on fiscal responsibility. Audio
Consumer NZ warn over PayWave surcharges
The convenience of PayWave really took off during the pandemic restrictions and has become the preferred way of payment for a large amount of New Zealanders. Leonard Powell went out with his… Audio
Check before you tap: Consumer warning over PayWave surcharges
Contactless payments have taken off in recent years, but with convenience, there is always a cost. Audio
To Paywave or Not? Hidden costs of convenience.
Who's making the money out of EFTPOS paywave fees - Leonard Powell investigates. Audio
To Paywave or Not? Hidden costs of convenience.
Who's making the money out of EFTPOS paywave fees - Leonard Powell investigates. Audio
People 'drowning in debt' as living cost crisis bites
Debt to banks has jumped more than 20 percent as more and more whānau are barely scraping by.
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week Mary talks about a recent conference run by the Retirement Commission - Te Ara Ahunga Ora. It was all about planning next steps in their National Strategy for Financial Capability. Mary… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May
On today's episode, we cross to New Caledonia for the latest on the riots, junior doctors are again walking off the job as their dispute with Te Whatu Ora continues, we hear from a doctor on the… Audio
Don't delay interest rate relief too long - major bank tells RBNZ
No need to wait for ideal conditions to cut interest rates and give households some relief, Westpac tells Reserve Bank.
The Reserve Bank's double-pronged cash plan
We're never going to let go of our notes and coins - so the Reserve Bank is not only looking at digital currency for the future, it's also trialling cash services for small towns Audio
The Reserve Bank's double-pronged cash plan
We're never going to let go of our notes and coins - so the Reserve Bank is not only looking at digital currency for the future, it's also trialling cash services for small towns
AudioThe Panel with Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira discuss the re-introduction of charter schools, and whether electricity should be subsidised for struggling households… Audio
Two more major banks drop mortgage rates
The banks have made cuts to their six-month and one-year terms, following ASB's move last week.
