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Single retired women turning to 'reverse mortgages'
What's behind the rise in women borrowing against their homes? Audio
Almost half of non-owners have 'given up hope' of owning house
A new bank survey shows most people want to own their own home, with 85 percent agreeing home ownership is at the core of the "Kiwi Dream".
Students, Style and Sustainability
Te Oraka is a secondhand shop and social enterprise run by students, for students and it operates a circular economy where all profits are fed back into the business. Katy Gosset visits the thriving… Audio
Local councils relieved with govt's rates capping approach
But some want assurance the policy will not affect local councils' ability to invest in core services and infrastructure.
Public Service Commission's social media advertising under review
The Commission purchased the adverts with a small amount of public money and ran them during the public sector strikes.
Section of Great Taste Cycle Trail set to reopen
The section of trail was closed after flooding and slips earlier in the year caused significant damaged.
Why are we all paid so close to minimum wage?
The median wage has drawn significantly closer to the minimum, so how can we boost incomes? Audio
Is NZ at risk of "bunching" at the bottom end of pay scale?
New Zealand's minimum wage is high by international standards, compared to our median wage. We're sitting at fifth in the world for minimum wage compared to the average, and commentators say change… Audio
Govt launches “transitional access” policy for cancer drugs
From today, a group of patients with breast and lung cancer will be the first to be able to receive taxpayer-funded medicine in private clinics. Pharmac's manager in charge of pharmaceutical funding… Audio
Higher discounts for students using Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is doubling the discount for tertiary students using public transport to 40% from mid December. Alicia Lemmer, President of the AUT Student Association, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Record number of Christmas Boxes, as need becomes 'dire'
PM Christopher Luxon, former All Blacks Pita Alatini and Eroni Clark, and MasterChef judge Michael Dearth joined about 2500 other volunteers to pack boxes.
'More capacity, resilience': 316 beds to be added to Hawke's Bay Prison
The two new high security units, scheduled for early 2027, "will add more capacity" to the prison system, says the Corrections Minister.
My daughter has moved to UK, what happens to her KiwiSaver - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Banking code updates focused on scam prevention
The Banking Association is criticising social media, technology and telcom companies for not doing enough to prevent scams.
Still Minding the Gap says women now working for free
Still Minding the Gap, an organisation that campaigns for gender pay equality, says from this week New Zealand women are working for nothing. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Waipukurau cash depot opens as part of Reserve Bank trial
Waipukurau now has a cash depot as part of a Reserve Bank trial. Owner of Goat Horn Café in Waipawa, Josh Renall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Women 'working for nothing' from this week
Although the country's gender pay gap improved this year, campaigners say there's more to be done to bring pay equality for Kiwi women.
Crypto accountant warns investors that tax collector is coming for them
In July last year IRD signalled it was honing in on people dealing crypto who were not declaring their income. Audio
IRD cracking down on cryptocurrency investors
A crypto accountant is warning investors that the tax collector is coming for them, with seven out of ten people trading in crypto assets currently side stepping their tax obligations. In July last… Audio
NZ's housing funk sows doubts on reliable investment strategy
Analysis: Reuters examines New Zealand's local housing market which it says has left many Kiwis and investors scarred.
