Money
Helping every Kiwi kid make a good first impression
As kids head off to school, there is the inevitable flurry of shopping to sort out uniforms and supplies. 'School Start - First Impressions' is a charity that aims to ensure every child has a chance… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 February 2025
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday, the Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in… Audio
Why has NZ's economy been hit so hard?
Last year was a tough one, even compared to other similar countries. We ask experts what went wrong. Audio
Why is NZ at the bottom of economic performance comparisons?
We've seen a number of headlines in recent weeks about New Zealand's economic performance being at the bottom of the table when it comes to international comparisons. But why has NZ fared so badly… Audio
Where are the mortgagee sales?
Interest rates put pressure on - but there's a reason why we haven't seen more forced sales.
The best and worst insurance companies, as ranked by customers
Insurance companies FMG and MAS have once again topped the list in Consumer NZ's annual insurance satisfaction survey for car, house and contents insurance.
Centrix report shows 470,000 borrowers in arrears
The number is up 1.3 percent on a year ago.
ASB cuts home loan rates
Some popular short-term term mortgage fixes will drop its one-year rate by five basis points.
KiwiSaver shake-up's risks could outweigh the rewards
Analysis - The government has proposed changes to make it easier to invest in private assets. But does that come with dangers?
January sees surge in house listings
After a record low number of house listings in December this January has seen a surge in listings not seen since 2015. Realestate.co.nz chief executive Sarah Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
$1b in payments being processed each weekend after move to seven-day settlement
The move to everyday settlement between banks has improved cash flow and security for merchants, Payments NZ says.
China denounces Trump tariff: 'Fentanyl is America's problem'
China's government on Sunday denounced the Trump administration's imposition of a long-threatened 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports while leaving the door open for talks with the US that could…
Trump launches trade war with tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Canadians not to travel to the US, while Democrats called Trump's move "a blatant abuse of executive power."
How much you need to save each week for a comfy retirement
So you want to save $500,000 for retirement. What does it take to get there?
'Real risk of double-digit increases' in power prices
Here are three reasons you might pay more for electricity this year. Audio
Will I be taxed for selling US$200k of shares? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Experts pick stocks to watch in 2025
Despite this week's DeepSeek shakeup, commentators are picking a generally positive year for sharemarkets.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 January 2025
In today's episode, the government's freshly announced plans for the Dunedin Hospital shows the rebuild will initially have fewer beds than the current hospital, the government has launched its final… Audio
Thousands tap KiwiSaver for 'second chance' at home ownership
KiwiSaver money can generally only be withdrawn when someone buys a first house or retires - except for particular exemptions.
How much longer do borrowers want to wait for 'best' interest rate?
ANZ expects house prices to rise 6 percent over this year.
