Money
The Pre-Panel for 8 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Olivia Wilson to discuss the news of the day. Audio
Feature interview: author Rumaan Alam on wealth and the ultra-rich
It's a good time to be a billionaire. They're richer than ever and there are more of them in the world today. As the ultra-wealthy push for more power and influence, the line between privilege and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Audio
S&P500 sees biggest market swing ever recorded
It followed the second-biggest just a few days earlier.
Why Netflix has increased its subscription cost
Netflix users will see a bump in their bills by between $3 and $6 a month for the streaming service. Audio
KiwiSaver balances drop amid tariff turmoil
Global financial markets have continued to fall, in response to tough new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rising weekly fees put retirement village residents under pressure
Some can't move, even if they need to, association says
Claim by late war vet adds $3.2b to govt liability
Sir Wira Gardiner's successful claim his glioblastoma was caused by Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam has prompted the government to increase its liability for veterans.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand share market fell more than 3.1 percent on Monday morning, the biggest single session fall since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Households are being asked… Audio
Thrift Season 4 Trailer
Thrift is back! We've got a bunch of new tips from free fitness hacks to how to make your own cleaning products. We find out how to get the best from our vege boxes and visit a clothing swap where… Audio
'Surprise' island nation Tokelau targeted for US tariffs
A Tokelau official says the country received no warning of the 10 percent tariff, despite weekly contact with US officials. Audio
More than 50 nations want to start trade talks with US after tariffs, Trump officials say
The countries have not been named and details about the talks are unknown. Audio
New Zealanders stand by ethical investment
A survey found 75 percent of respondents still wanted their KiwiSaver and managed funds investments to be invested ethically and responsibly.
The New Zealand institution heralding change
The New Zealand Herald is barely out of everyone else's headlines these days, but will readers notice the changes that are bubbling beneath the masthead
The New Zealand institution heralding change
The New Zealand Herald is barely out of everyone else's headlines these days, but will readers notice the changes that are bubbling beneath the masthead Audio
Ten things that might be a waste of money
Maybe it's a coffee on the way to work that you could have made at home, or a new pair of shoes you didn't really need, bought because they were on sale.
Savers weighing up their options as term deposit rates fall
Term deposit interest rates have fallen, and one fund manager says it's encouraging people to look at what other options might be available.
What do tariffs mean for interest rates?
US President Donald Trump may have shaken international markets with the introduction of sweeping tariffs, but what it means for New Zealand borrowers is not yet clear.
Are rates bills forcing pensioners out? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
New club of countries to emerge from Trump tariff turmoil - economist
Shamubeel Eaqub told RNZ's Saturday Morning a group of nations will come together to build a parallel system, and says New Zealand must join. Audio
