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Odds narrow for imminent OCR hike despite high inflation
Inflation has lifted to 3.1 percent, but economists say recessionary slack means the Reserve Bank may delay any OCR hike until later in the year.
Start of the year can be a tough time financially for families
The start of the year can be a tough time financially for many families. Research this week has shown lots of us are already feeling stressed about everything from holiday costs to back to school… Audio
Retailers report disappointing sales figures for December
Retailers have reported a disappointing December for sales, saying they believe consumers are still keeping spending tight. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Rent drops for first time in a decade, data shows
Realestate.co.nz said, based on its data, the national average weekly rent was down 1.8 percent in 2025 compared to 2024.
What are your rights if rain has ruined your holiday?
Many New Zealanders' summer holidays ended as wild weather battered the North Island.
Unions to challenge FENZ restructure proposal at ERA
The unions say they will argue that they were not consulted properly by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Confidence returning to property market, REINZ says
It has released its data for December, which shows the national median price was up 1.4 percent year-on-year to $786,977. Month-on-month it was down 1.6 percent.
Financial literacy with Jared Hutcheson
From this year financial education is being included in the national school curriculum. It is a mandatory subject and will be taught from Year 1 to Year 10. Jarad Hutcheson is Manager for Westpac's… Audio
How your boss decides how much to pay you
More than 40 percent of employers use online guides to calculate salaries for familiar roles.
How to tackle new year financial stress
Financial mentors impart their advice for those feeling stressed about their holiday spending and back-to-school costs.
What first-home buyers are paying - and what they get
For the first time in ages, Auckland has been overtaken as the most expensive place to buy.
What are interest rates likely to do this year, and should you fix?
Borrowers might want to fix their home loans soon, forecasters warn. Audio
40,000 plates, 28,000 meatballs: Ikea breaks records
Auckland's Sylvia Park shop was the top-performing in the Ingka Group anywhere in the world for food sales.
Road Trip: Shamubeel Eaqub
Today economist Shamubeel Eaqub takes us on his ultimate roadie and his top music picks to play on the way. Audio
What does 2026 have in store for interest rates?
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lauren Crimp about what could happen to interest rates this year, and what it means for mortgage holders. Audio
How AI might help you do your supermarket shopping
Artificial intelligence could soon be helping you get your supermarket shopping done, but one expert is warning consumers to be wary of the potential trade-off.
KiwiSaver or your house - which is a better investment?
While people are often told house prices double every 10 years that hasn't been the case since 2015, an expert says.
Is owning a home no longer the strong investment it once was?
New data shows the old adage that house prices double every ten years hasn't been true in the past decade - and some commentators are saying it might not be in the next one, either. Money… Audio
Stressful start to the year as many brace for financial pressure
Holiday spending is putting a big burden on households.
Incomes falling behind cost of living, survey shows
An annual Mood of the Workforce survey showed nearly 60 percent of the more than 3000 surveyed said their income had fallen behind the cost of living.
