Money
Tasti recalls products over possible presence of 'metal pieces'
Items impacted include Smooshed wholefood balls, snack logs, chopped peanuts, Frooze Balls and nut bars.
Ask Susan: Am I paying capital gains tax in KiwiSaver?
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday19th September 2025
In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Audio
A KiwiSaver choice that could cost retirees almost $30,000
Savers might be costing themselves money.
Are you playing it too safe with your KiwiSaver?
As you get older, you're meant to take less risk with your investments - right? Well maybe - but maybe not. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Barbecue season heats up but so do the costs
Summer is just around the corner, and with it, barbecues will soon be getting scrubbed up and wheeled into place. Founder of Rum and Que seasonings Matt Melville spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What does a shrinking economy mean for your home loan?
Stats NZ said that gross domestic product dropped 0.9 percent in the June quarter, a steeper contraction than had been expected.
Crusaders fans question 40 percent spike in membership prices
Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. Crusaders fan Dick Tayler spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Credit card issuer slammed over treatment of shopper who fainted
The woman fainted in a store and a staff member memorised her pin number, took her card and spent thousands.
Landlords cutting rent to get tenants
At least a third of people taking out new tenancies this year are paying less rent than the tenants who lived in the property before them. Audio
Rents falling as tenants gain the upper hand: Report
Tenants have more of the power in the rental market at the moment, and it's showing up in the number of tenancies being re-let at lower levels. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Master Builders chief executive on state of industry
In just a few years, the construction industry went from post-Covid boom to gloom, despite record home consents in 2022. Master Builders chief executive, Ankit Sharma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Poll shows NZ divided on capital gains tax
Introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of contention with the New Zealand public - highlighted by the results of an RNZ-Reid Research poll. Partner at Deloitte Robin Walker… Audio
Where the public stands on capital gains tax
The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows voters are much less firm in their positions than politicians seem to be. Audio
Urban dwellers doing it tough in two-speed economy
Foodbanks are seeing more people who need help, including those who are working.
Townies still doing it tough
Many people in urban areas are on the wrong side of the two speed economy and doing it tough. Reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
Data shows signs of power shift in rental market
Tenants appear to have more bargaining power when it comes to what they pay for rent. Tenancy advisor Sarina Gibbon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ urged to build new trade blocs
BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it may be time New Zealand changes alliances. Audio
Built on trust: Porirua $291k savings pool offers financial lifeline
A trust-based community-run wealth pool is helping families access interest-free loans and escape the cycle of crippling debt.
Consumer confidence remains soggy amid continued cost-of-living crisis
The survey result is notable, because it was conducted just after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates in August.
