Money
What's going on with home loan applications?
Mortgage brokers say banks are struggling to keep up with the more active property market.
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
The Vocational Education Minister says the surplus does not prove the organisation is viable.
Council passes Wellington's amended long-term plan
In October the plan was shot down and council started the amendment process.
Warning insurance 'white lies' can have big repercussions
A couple who tried to get two different instances of car damage fixed in one insurance claim had their claim declined and insurance cancelled.
Are coffee prices heading down? Don't hold your breath
Global coffee prices might have fallen but there's a warning that it might not mean you pay any less in your local cafe.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
Lending disclosure regulations threaten financial system - Banks
And they are calling for changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
Infrastructure Commission releases report into NZ's assets
The Infrastructure Commission's laid bare in a first report the state of the country's assets. The Commission's chief executive Geoff Cooper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NATO members agree to spend 5 percent of GDP on defence
NATO members have confirmed they've agreed to spend 5 percent of GDP on defence and security by 2035 - an increase from the current core defence spending target of 2 percent. Correspondent William… Audio
How bad your credit score can get before it's a problem
There are three different credit bureaux in New Zealand and for all of them, the lower your score, the poorer your credit rating.
Should superannuation be means-tested?
Retirement commissioner Jane Wrightson believes the government should be considering means testing what is currently a universal benefit, an idea she concedes is unpopular. Data from the 2023 census… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Personal finance: Date night budgeting
Money commentator David Boyle reckons a budgeting date night could be just the tonic for couples to talk through their money challenges. Audio
Gambling body alarmed at sports betting's hold on young men
It's launching a campaign exposing 10 psychological tactics betting companies use to attract their interest.
Should people over 65 earning $200,000 be able to claim NZ Super?
More than 9000 people aged over 65 earn more than $200,000 a year, according to 2023 Census data. Audio
Time to look at means testing super: Retirement Commissioner
The Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson believes it's time to look again at means testing superannuation for the country's top earners. Wrightson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why haven't KiwiSaver warnings proved true?
When the United States attacked Iran's nuclear sites at the weekend, it prompted predictions oil prices could soar and financial markets could be shaken.
The big 'but' in our slow economic recovery
As far as New Zealand's economic recovery goes, we're still crawling out of our deep recessionary hole - and we've just hit a global glitch Audio
What happens if your travel plans are disrupted by airspace closures?
"War and closure of air space is certainly an 'extraordinary' circumstance."
