Money
The future of money is digital – but NZ needs a careful framework to prevent the pitfalls of cryptocurrency
Analysis - New Zealand's central bank is preparing for a future that includes the mainstream use of cryptocurrency.
'Staggering' rise in older Kiwis renting predicted
A doubling of the number of retirees who will be forced to rent over the next 25 years will require an urgent rethink on supporting their housing needs, the Retirement Commission says. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks about options with mortgage repayments and options when you need to renew at a higher interest rate. Audio
Govt announces interim support payments for AK flood homeowners
The Government has announced interim support payments for homeowners displaced by this year's floods. The assistance is being offered to those having to pay for a private rental because their own… Audio
How 'excuseflation' is keeping prices high
Economic indicators tell us inflation is easing, but the prices at the supermarket tell a different story. Tracy Alloway calls it "Excuseflation". She's a finance and economy writer at Bloomberg and… Audio
Personal finance: What's happening with pay transparency
Simran Kaur joins Kathryn to talk about pay transparency clauses, and how they've been used by employers to keep workers' salaries secret. Critics say it's helped to perpetuate the gender pay gap and… Audio
Grandiose ideas grounded games
A prominent sports journalist says grandiose ideas helped sink the next Commonwealth Games.
The Australian state of Victoria has cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to budget… Audio
NZ and Australia reject claims of withholding support
Both New Zealand and Australia have rejected claims by the Solomon Islands Prime Minister that they withheld promised financial support.
On arriving back from a trip to China, Mr Sogavare told media… Audio
Insurance payments for flood victims to end
As insurance payments for flood-affected homeowners comes to an end, the Government is today expected to announce help to pay for temporary housing.
Displaced residents in Auckland and on the East… Audio
Supermarket chain promises price shake up, but is light on details
One of the country's largest supermarket chains is promising a price shake up as part of a major rebrand, but it's light on details. Countdown stores are relaunching as Woolworths by early 2024 as… Video, Audio
KiwiSaver bond payment policy could drive up rental costs - Greens
Chlöe Swarbrick says she cannot understand how tenants needing to "raid their retirement savings" could help solve the housing crisis in New Zealand. Audio
Business commentator Victoria Young
Victoria Young joins Kathryn as BusinessDesk launches an investigation into the money behind our rubbish. It examines where exactly our waste goes and who stands to profit. She'll also discuss Awanui… Audio
Severe weather recovery: ANZ offers low interest business loan scheme
The country's biggest bank is offering a new low interest loan scheme to help business customers recover from the recent severe weather in the North Island.
Hollywood strike set to continue
Hollywood is in the grips of a double strike, with experts warning it could be a relatively long stalemate.
Both actors and screenwriters are currently striking against the studios that employ them… Audio
'This will make people financially worse off' - Swarbrick
Earlier we spoke about National's proposal to allow renters under thirty access to their KiwiSaver to aid bond payments should they win the election.
But the Green Party's spokesperson for renters… Audio
National proposes KiwiSaver for bond payments
National is promising people under 30 a leg up in paying their rental bonds using KiwiSaver savings.
The party's housing spokesperson Chris Bishop says getting together up to four weeks rent in… Audio
National unveils policy to allow some tenants to use KiwiSaver for bond payments
National would allow people under the age of 30 to use their KiwiSaver to pay for a tenancy agreement bond.
No improvements in cost of living survey since March
One in three NZers say they are struggling to pay for things like transport, insurance and bills, according to a cost of living survey.
Mediawatch: Could a 'mortgage bomb' blow up borrowers?
Recent reports have warned of a 'mortgage bomb' that could blow up - and a growing number of people unable to pay back debts. Is the story as explosive as some headlines would have you believe? Audio
