Money
New Zealand's top executives expect economy to rebound
Global economic factors do remain a top concern however, a PwC survey found.
More listings than sales: How to sell your house
"You need to feed the buyers' greed", a commentator says. Audio
Insurers look to price in climate change with individual risk ratings
If you're lucky enough to own a house, it's probably your biggest financial asset. But the value of many properties is at risk as insurers move to price in climate change with individual risk ratings… Audio
Govt to auction off online casino licences
New online casino gambling licences to be auctioned off by the government will mainly go to large foreign operators. Guyon Espiner is investigating the new online casino gambling market and filed this… Audio
Is it time to tax charities that make a profit?
Many charitable organisations, such as private schools, universities and churches also run commercial businesses that turn a tidy profit - but under current law, they pay no income tax. Audio
Here's how much interest rates have fallen
The extent of interest rate falls can be seen in new data from the Reserve Bank.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 March 2025
In today's episode, the Department of Conservation has been unlawfully issuing permits to the Transport Agency, allowing it to kill species such as kiwi during the construction of news roads, a… Audio
What will happen to house prices this year?
House prices are forecast to rise this year, but banks differ on how much this will be.
When is it time for parents to cut the kids off financially?
It begins with cash for clothes and phone bills. Then it's uni books. But at what age should the kids start chipping in?
Minister on proposed changes to Public Works Act
The government is proposing changes to the Public Works Act - including incentivising payments of up to $150,000 for early land sales. Land Information Minister Chris Penk spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Whanganui Collegiate charges $10,000 optional fee
A Waikato man is outraged by a $10,000 optional fee charged by one of the country's most expensive integrated state schools, Whanganui Collegiate. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Audio
Are women really more conservative investors?
Is it really the case that women inherently want less risky investments, or are there other factors at play?
Bay of Plenty man sentenced for shooting dog on his property
Glenn Forsyth said he never meant to kill or hurt the dog.
Where do Kiwis cut back when we feel the pinch?
A recent survey reveals how the struggle to balance costs is forcing many Kiwis to make the hard choice between essentials such as food and healthcare. Audio
King Charles calls for unity in 'uncertain times'
Britain and European countries have been scrambling to present a united front following US President Donald Trump's sudden withdrawal of support for Ukraine.
What's good value (and not) on the sharemarket at the moment?
Sharemarkets have been volatile this week as the impact of Donald Trump's on-again-off-again tariff war was felt.
Anxiety over editorial policy and a billionaire on board at NZME
Mediawatch - NZME's top brass now have a billionaire on board who wants control and maybe more far-reaching editorial change.
The suburb where the housing market downturn hit hardest
Buyers in this one part of Wellington are getting the biggest discounts compared to the peak.
I inherited some money and I'm not sure what to do with it - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions
'You are in your rights to ask why' - Woman stopped from leaving supermarket speaks out
Under tax legislation introduced in 2023, businesses must collect customer details for purchases over $1000 but staff at Pak'n Save Whanganui failed to explain that to Taysha Puohotaua Williams.
