Money
Fears high wages for locums will discourage full-time doctors
There are concerns high wages paid to casual medical staff to plug gaps in the health system are discouraging doctors from taking full time positions. Te Whatu Ora said its forecast full year spend on… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025
In today's episode, Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training, the police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down a… Audio
Online platform Shopback growing in NZ
New Zealand is now the fastest-growing market for the online platform Shopback, which pays you back a percentage of your online shopping. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
One third of households have never switched insurance provider
New research from the Insurance Council has found almost a third of New Zealand households have never switched their insurance provider. Insurance Council chief executive Kris Faafoi spoke to… Audio
Visa calls for ban on surcharges
The average merchant card service fee for small businesses is about 1.2 percent to 1.5 percent.
Shopback - what's the catch?
Shopback says New Zealand is its fastest-growing market - but many shoppers are still asking, "What's the catch?"
Why do some people get better home loan rates than others? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
Code of Banking Practice updated to better protect from scams
Banks may have to reimburse scam victims up to $500,000 under new measures being rolled out in the sector. New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What will make rents affordable in NZ?
Analysis: Research has found the accommodation supplement, which costs almost $2 billion a year, might not be an effective tool in addressing the housing affordability crisis.
Third of New Zealanders need help with food
Data should be 'wake up call' that action is needed in grocery sector, Consumer NZ says.
Can you stock up on cheap Easter eggs for next year?
Here's what you need to know about that June best-before date.
Report recommends partial remediation option for Petone wharf
Hutt City Council has a maximum budget of $12 million for the wharf, but full restoration will likely cost $14.2 million.
What NZ could be looking at in a global recession
New Zealand will inevitably be pulled into the world's economic gloom to some extent, but we have some cushioning in place.
Getting swept into a global recessionary vortex
New Zealand will inevitably be pulled into the world's economic gloom to some extent, but we have some cushioning in place. Audio
NZ updating banking practice code to better prevent scams
Where a bank fails to meet the changes, they will have to compensate all or part of the customers losses if scammed.
Settlement saves 200 roles cut by Health NZ in restructure
The Public Service Association (PSA) took HNZ to the Employment Relations Authority in February.
NZ Airports Association on Air NZ regional air fare prices
Why does it cost so much to travel to New Zealand's smaller regions? Palmerston North flying one-way to Dunedin this Saturday costs $650. To fly to Brisbane, it is actually a tad more expensive to fly… Audio
Get this water tower funded!
Get ready for a story with a bit of grassroots hustle and ingenuity. Audio
How to stop throwing away $1500 every year
Wastebusters is a waste minimisation project. Audio
