Money
Income squeeze puts spending focus on household staples - Kiwibank
Households are reluctant to spend on big ticket items although overall consumer spending is higher, according to Kiwibank.
Gender gap for KiwiSaver balances worsens, trend more apparent in younger age-groups
On average men had 25 percent more money in their KiwiSaver balance at the end of last year.
Supermarket watchdog: 'A once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a difference'
New Zealand's first grocery commissioner is aiming to increase competition in the supermarket sector and give consumers more choice. Audio
KiwiSaver gender gap grows to 25%
KiwiSaver balances are, not surprisingly, in retreat, as the recession bites. But research just released by the Retirement Commission shows the gender gap when it comes to KiwiSaver balances has grown… Audio
Reserve Bank to update OCR
What's in store for the country's all-important official cash rate when the Reserve Bank updates the OCR, which currently stands at 5.5 percent?
At the time of its last rate hike, in May, the central… Audio
Impact of higher interest payments hits home for more borrowers
Households are expected to spend more money on debt servicing costs as many borrowers roll onto higher mortgage rates, a Westpac economist says. Audio
Serving up community spirit in Woodville
Every Tuesday, the owner of Woodville's Smoke 'n Wood restaurant puts on a community dinner. Karen Joblin serves home style comfort food to around 70 people for a pay-what-you-can donation. Audio
New Zealand signs free trade deal with European Union
After tough negotiations over a number of years, a free trade deal with the European Union has been signed in Brussels overnight.
'Worst it's ever been' - KidsCan says need for families, children at all-time high
The charity helps schools feed and dress their students but says demand is rising every week as families continue to struggle to make ends meet.
Public housing tenants to save hundreds thanks to solar energy
The housing development enables solar energy distribution between the units via a rooftop facility and is the first high-density universal design complex built by Kainga Ora.
Power company accuses Genesis of misleading sales pitches
Sparks are flying over allegations of shabby sales tactics by one of the country's biggest power suppliers. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about important information in your annual KiwiSaver statement and how to improve it next time. Audio
New report shows costly mistakes in hospital projects
Health officials in charge of getting massive hospital projects built have been making basic, costly mistakes for years around budgets, timings and design.
That's according to a newly released report… Audio
$33.5 million Lotto win still unclaimed
A winning Lotto ticket was recently bought at FreshChoice Merivale in Christchurch, and the winner has yet to claim the prize money - $33.5m to be exact. Lotto's head of communications Lucy Fullarton.
…Debt-busting social enterprise
Many of us aren't alone in feeling the pinch in the wallet over the past year or so. Sasha Lockley is the co-founder and CEO of Money Sweetspot, a social enterprise focusing on consolidating debt and… Audio
Households falling behind on debt repayments
New Zealand credit bureau Centrix says the number of households falling behind on debt repayments is at its highest level in four years.
Centrix has found around around 426,000 households were in… Audio
ASB and Kiwibank hike home loan rates
Just when people thought mortgage rates were on the way down, ASB and Kiwibank have hiked up their home loan rates.
With its 1-year fixed-term rate up 20 basis points to 7.25 percent, ASB now has the… Audio
'We're so angry' - Fullers' hike in return ticket prices for Waiheke adds to fury
Fullers passengers are now paying up to $59 for a return ticket to Waiheke Island during peak hours after a 19 percent price increase came into effect over the weekend. Audio
Fullers raise peak price of Waiheke commute nearly 20 percent
Last week we heard about the price of fuel on Waiheke Island, today its the cost of the commute. Fullers' new price increases came into effect over the weekend, with a 19 percent rise. A return trip… Audio
