Money
The potential perils of lending money to family
The "Bank of Mum and Dad" is now estimated to be the fifth-largest lender to Kiwi home buyers, but often a lack of clarity on whether money has been loaned or gifted causes conflict down the track… Audio
Why people over 65 are better off in NZ than Australia if they want to work
Analysis - If Australia adopted NZ's approach, it could have an extra 500,000 willing workers, Peter Martin writes
Personal finance: The retirement income gap
Money expert Liz Koh dives into the issue of NZ superannuation and whether it's enough to live on. She'll examine the latest Massey University report into retiree income and the differences between… Audio
Are stubborn insurance cost rises the new norm?
Latest inflation data from Stats NZ shows insurance premiums are soaring, but is this simply the new norm? Home insurance premiums in the quarter to September are up by more than a fifth year-on-year… Audio
ANZ lifts mortgage rates
The country's largest bank, ANZ, is lifting its mortgage and deposit rates from today by as much as thirty basis points.
ANZ says global markets are expecting inflation to remain a problem, hence the… Audio
Cash stuffing: Here's why you should think twice about joining the TikTok trend
'Cash stuffing' is the latest budgeting trend to sweep TikTok, but it comes with a warning from insurers.
Buyer beware: Auction house selling fake coins cannot be stopped
Lipscombe Auction House has been accused of selling fakes, drawing the ire of authenticators. However, a tribunal has ruled it cannot stop the auction house selling fakes.
Petrol proces drop ahead of long weekend
Petrol prices have dropped ahead of a long weekend for Aotearoa.
This will come as a relief to drivers after the cost to fill the tank got to around $3 a litre.
Gaspy is an app that tracks prices… Audio
Slowing inflation, booming immigration expected to prevent recession
Slowing inflation and booming immigration are expected to help prevent New Zealand going into recession over the next 18 months.
The economy has faced severe stresses over the past three years and… Audio
University of Waikato launches fintech degree course
There is an unmet demand for people who understand open banking, digital currencies and related technologies, the university says.
Scrapping fair pay, reinstating trials will make matters worse, union says
The Restaurant Association is looking forward to the National-led government scrapping fair pay legislation and reinstating 90-day trials, but Unite Union sees the potential move as dismal.
Evening business for 19 October 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6339425019112 Video, Audio
Evening business for 17 October 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6339305445112 Video, Audio
Teed off: Golf course staff owed thousands in pay
Former staff members at the Gulf Harbour Country Club on Auckland's Whangaparaoa Peninsula say they're owed more than $100,000 after getting laid off on the spot. The club abruptly closed in July… Video, Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week Mary Holm is back to talk about the pros and cons of being either a regular or casual investor. Audio
Shaw irritated Greens' tax reform plans overshadowed by major parties' bickering
The Greens' tax and income policy would provide tax relief for the majority of people and does not have the flaws identified with National's tax plan, the party's co-leader says. Audio
Cost of living in NZ will affect Pasifika children's learning - researcher
Researcher warns high cost of living in New Zealand will affect Pasifika children's learning. Audio
Investor confidence in Sharesies dips slightly
Investor confidence on online share-trading platform Sharesies has dipped slightly, though the investors that stuck it out and made regular payments have seen higher returns.
Latest price index shows house prices recovering
The housing market is showing signs of recovery according to the latest QV House Price Index.
Despite the market being largely flat in the three months ended September, the average home value has… Audio
Bank boss believes scams are among the top three threats they're facing
A bank boss believes scams are among the top three threats they're facing. And it's prompted SBS bank to drop its cap for online transfers via its app or internet banking, from $50,000 a day to just… Video, Audio
