Money
NZers spending less this Christmas
2022 has been tough on the wallet for many. So it might come as no surprise that a lot of people are planning to spend less this Christmas, according to PriceSpy's new survey. PriceSpy's Jordan Tini… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week Mary talks to Jesse about the worrying state of the finances for the over 65 age group in New Zealand. She's been looking at the latest data in the Retirement Commission's report which is… Audio
FMA warns investment firm over record-keeping breaches
Pencarrow Private Equity Management had systemic failings in retaining identity and verification records for some investors, the FMA found.
Grant Robertson on 'shallow recession' predictions
A "shallow recession" is the prediction of Finance Minister Grant Robertson, as he looks ahead to 2023.
The government gave its half yearly financial update yesterday, with Robertson signalling next… Audio
Technicians to work overnight on Eftpos outage
Eftpos New Zealand says retailers all over the country would still be experiencing problems with their terminals overnight.
Fuel tax cuts: What you need to know
Explainer - Fuel and public transport subsidies have been rolled over, again, for now - but for most of us the days of cheaper transport are coming to an end. Here's what you need to know.
Profits for non-banking sector rise by more than half
Profits for the non-banking finance sector have risen sharply over the past year, but it faces an uncertain future.
Law passes to tighten political donations rules
Legislation to tighten up laws on political donations and close a legal loophole has passed its final hurdle in parliament.
FTX crypto founder arrested, faces charges from two US agencies
The former head of major global cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been arrested after charges were laid against him in the US by two government agencies.
Overdue students loans jump to more than $2 billion
The annual report on the scheme says 106,000 former students are behind in their payments and nearly 80,000 of them are overseas.
'Priced out of insurance protection': More worry over house cover
People are increasingly worried about the cost of home and contents insurance, a Consumer New Zealand survey has found. Audio
Willis says PM has sounded 'death knell' for $370m public media merger
National's deputy leader Nicola Willis says comments by Jacinda Ardern on cutting expenditure have sounded the "death knell" for a merger of public media outlets Radio New Zealand and TVNZ. Audio
Lower tax rates may boost foreign investment - Specialist
Embracing more foreign investment by removing tax barriers could pay off in the long term, according to a tax specialist.
Businesses get helping hand as part of efforts to diversify Queenstown economy
A film company and a technology company have been given a financial boost with loans from a government fund.
Fuel prices tipped to rise in new year
A cocktail of geo-political events might see fuel costs rise in the new year.
Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back
Disgraced crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried says he hopes to start a new business to make enough money to pay back victims of the FTX collapse.
Auctioneer denies $500 bid for house - not enough commission
A Hamilton auctioneer has refused to accept an additional $500 bid on a house, choosing to sell it for less, because it was not going to earn him enough commission. During the online auction he… Video, Audio
Household debt repayments likely to be even higher next year, ASB warns
Higher debt servicing charges are expected to add about $80 a week to the average household budget by the end of the year.
NZ's richest man big backer of Wayne Brown's election
Billionaire Graeme Hart was behind the biggest single donation to Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's winning $470,000 election campaign.
The Panel with Anna Dean and David Farrar (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Anna Dean and David Farrar discuss the dropping immunisation rates among young people. Plus, they discuss Mayor Wayne Brown's criticism of Auckland's Art… Audio