Money
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How much do we spend on cleaning products? And could we do it cheaper ourselves ? Katy Gosset gets a crash course in making her own home cleaners. Audio
Investors flee to gold amid US turmoil
Gold prices are on a record-breaking streak as the US dollar continues to weaken against most major currencies.
Woman runs 10 marathons in 10 days dressed as a chicken
Hadani Woodruff has raised $7000 for a mental health and addiction recovery charity.
Bank trials 'basic' account to boost access
A bank account is a passport to the economy, but some Kiwis can't get onboard. A new scheme aims to change that.
The Queen of Clean
Can we clean the house for less than a dollar? A lot of us buy commercial washing powder and spray cleaners but how much of that cost goes on packaging and fragrance? Katy Gosset gets a lesson in… Audio
Basic banking help for the vulnerable
A bank account is a passport to the economy, but some Kiwis can't get onboard. A new scheme aims to change that. Audio
China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense
Beijing will this week convene an informal United Nations Security Council meeting to accuse Washington of bullying.
DHL stopping global shipments worth over NZ$1300 to US consumers
The company says business-to-business shipments will not be affected by the suspension.
The White House has embraced cryptocurrency, but at what cost?
Molly White runs Web3 is Going Just Great where she aims to educate non-experts of the scams, dangers, and pitfalls cryptocurrency. Audio
Which NZ listed companies are feeling tariff pain?
Global share markets have been shaken by new US tariffs - but some New Zealand companies have been particularly hard hit.
Job competition remains fierce, recruitment firm says
Beyond Recruitment says it saw its worst year of new job listings.
How a Christian radio broadcaster has become NZ media's quiet success
The country's main Christian broadcaster is revamping and expanding its output, even as its target market shrinks and pleasing a broad church is tough in times of polarisation.
Are surcharges a double-dip? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Liam Dann: inflation, tariffs and your KiwiSaver
Inflation is on the up. New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann is with Mihi to unpack what that means. Audio
'Weaken the product': The dispute over the A-League salary cap
The A-League is set to change a salary cap that is "no longer fit for purpose".
What population growth means for house prices
The country has grown by roughly two Hamiltons since 2018 - so what does that mean for the house market?
How do home loan rates compare to other countries'?
New Zealand home loan rates might be falling, but how do they compare to those of the rest of the world?
'Pebbles for penguins': You can now buy from tariffed-hit Heard Island
A waddle of penguins are resorting to rockonomics in the face of Trump's tariffs. Audio
'We got it wrong': KiwiRail apologises for refusing refunds after ferry disruptions
A Commerce Commission investigation found KiwiRail misled customers in the aftermath of 2023's disruptive ferry cancellations. Audio
Mary Holm's new book
Trusted financial journalist Mary Holm has a new revised edition of here 2018 bestseller Rich Enough? A Laid-back guide for every Kiwi. Audio
