Money
Trump's memecoin drops in value, and critics aren't surprised
Memecoin operates in a decentralised, unregulated system. Critics say that's the point - and the problem. Audio
How special were Christmas discounts, really?
New research is challenging the idea that supermarkets put their prices up in the week before Christmas.
Will other banks match Westpac's 4.99 percent rate?
If the other banks do match the rate, it would take the margin between the three-year rate and three-year swap rates to the lowest point since October 2023.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 February 2025
On today's episode, Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Winston Peters spoke with Corin regarding concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement… Audio
How Trump's tariffs on China delivered a 'double-whammy' to Temu and Shein
His last trade war with China allowed Shein and Temu to become e-commerce giants during a cost-of-living crisis. But the latest tariffs will not hurt the companies as much as those who rely on them.
Kiwi accountants' pay lags Australia's
Chartered accountants Australia and New Zealand has released its latest remuneration survey.
Westpac cuts home loan rates below 5%
It says it's the first of the major banks to offer a sub-5 percent rate this cycle.
Kiwi fintec company spots chance to enter the UK market
New Zealand financial technology company Hnry is expanding to the United Kingdom, targeting millions of sole traders.
Most households expect a financially tough 2025 - survey
Westpac NZ estimates more than one in five customers expect to find this year more financially stressful than last year.
Biggest KiwiSaver provider among the worst performing
The latest data on the country's best and worst-performing funds is out.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 February 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins will be among politicians welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds today, the government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kainga Ora's… Audio
Funding DOC facilities as the government drives for more tourists
As DOC faces funding shortfalls, it has been floating new money raising ideas such as charging at carparks and is consulting on fees for access to some public conservation land. Audio
Gen X and later generations warned about retirement plans
The latest Retirement Expenditure Guidelines show what retirees are spending for a no-frills and choices lifestyle in provincial and metropolitan centres.
Govt looking at changes to corporate tax rate
Finance and Economic growth minister Nicola Willis is looking at changing the 28 per cent corporate tax rate. Tax specialist Geoff Nightingale spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Don't 'bet the house' on the property market, economist warns
Kiwis may need to come terms with not being able to rely on huge strong capital gains, an expert says. Audio
Simplicity on banks snubbing fossil fuel businesses
Resource Minister Shane Jones has been attacking banks for cutting back on lending to fossil fuel businesses - calling them "woke". KiwiSaver provider Simplicity head Sam Stubbs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ defence spending could catch Trump's eye
Fresh from his quickfire moves on trade tariffs, will American President Trump's next target be defence? Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Parents fined for all day parking during childcare drop-off
Dozens of parents doing drop-offs and pick-ups at a Christchurch childcare centre have been wrongly fined for all-day car parking because of problems with a parking company's camera system. Anna… Audio
Reserve Bank criticised for staff numbers, but is it fair?
Economists say whether it has the right number of people is not a straightforward question to answer.
Wellington house prices plummet nearly 25%
Average values have fallen sharply over three years, according to latest official valuations.
