Money
North Korean hackers steal record NZ$2.6 billion in single crypto hack
It's the largest crypto hack on record, security experts say.
How much you need to earn to buy a house in NZ's cheapest region
The situation is "scary" for first-home buyers anywhere, advisors say, but some places are easier than other.
West Coast's combined district plan costs soar
The bill will end up costing rate payers $8.491 million.
Off-shore online stores, Temu and Shein, a 'significant worry' for retailers
Overseas online transactions are growing at a faster rate than domestic, with statistics showing we spent more than 6 billion online last year. Audio
Feature interview: the Alzheimer's scandal
Billions of dollars poured into Alzheimer's disease research has brought us no closer to understanding why some people lose their memories and fade away in front of their families. Yes, the human… Audio
The tax perk you might have forgotten about
Consultation on the tax settings for charities should ask more questions about the donation tax credit, an expert says.
Should banks cut into their profits to give lower interest rates?
The Reserve Bank governor has suggested banks use some of their margins to lower mortgage, but is there really room for that?
BNZ joins home loans rates cuts
Another day, another bank cutting home loan rates. Audio
More banks make cuts to fixed interest rates
Another week, another round of fixed rate cuts from the big banks. But how much further could we expect rates to fall? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Changes to our overseas investment rules, explained
Plans announced yesterday would make the default answer 'yes' to any investments, and would condense the application process to 15 days unless they relate to residential land, farm land or fishing… Audio
We might be at a 'sweet spot' for buying a house
The number of New Zealanders expecting house prices to rise has returned to 2020 confidence levels.
Here's how you can get free electricity
Customers looking for a better deal on their power bills have a growing number of options, including everything from free weekends to cheaper hot water.
New Zealanders flock to low, no alcohol options
But why do some cost the same as the full-strength options?
Trump's aid funding freeze derails HIV prevention efforts in Asia Pacific amid rising epidemics
The region has the largest HIV epidemic outside of Africa, with 300,000 new cases and 150,00 AIDS-related deaths in 2023.
How often do we have to come back if we're overseas while getting the pension? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Where houses might have given you a 1000 percent capital gain
But do you get a better return from property or shares? Audio
Median house prices in some areas increased 1000% in 25 years
New data provided to RNZ by Corelogic shows just how much house prices have shot up since the turn of the century. In some parts of the country, the median price has increased 1000 percent over 25… Audio
Te Matatini economic forecast fantastic for Taranaki
Thousand's are expected to converge on New Plymouth for the kapa haka competition, which is projected to bring in $27 million for the region, its chief executive says. Audio
Buyer's mortgagee sale battle as woman refuses to move out
Matthew bought a house and settled a month ago - but he still can't get into the property.
Our defence budget under scrutiny
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough Audio
