Money
KiwiSaver investments ride wave of optimism
Optimism in global markets has driven an improvement in the value of KiwiSaver assets in the first quarter.
Insurance Q & A with Karen Stevens
Claiming on insurance can be complicated and legalistic - insurance ombudsman Karen Stevens answers your questions Audio
Westpac CEO on tough times for customers and combatting scams
Westpac says many households and businesses are struggling with high interest rates and costs and the coming months will be challenging. Chief Executive Catherine McGrath talks about the sluggish… Audio
Insurance woes: 'We know that consumers are doing it tough'
The Insurance Council is not surprised to learn people are letting home insurance policies lapse, due to rising costs.
The big problems NZ needs to fix, according to the OECD
The country is being told it needs to get inflation under control, balance the books, raise educational achievement, and lift productivity.
Sallies fear cost of living will see fewer donations to annual appeal
The charity says its resources are being stretched to levels never seen before.
Businesses most concerned about weakening demand for goods and services - report
In a shift, the report says the economic outlook has moved "from an extremely negative position to a largely neutral one".
The accounting rules at the centre of a major climate fight
A climate change bill of up $23 billion that needs to be paid by 2030 is not included in the Government's official accounts. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Pay equity taskforce disbanded, 'no longer required' - Minister
The government is being accused of "misdirected priorities" after it disestablished the pay equity taskforce.
Effort to modernising insurance law a step closer
Recent extreme weather events showed the importance of a well-functioning insurance system, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs minister Andrew Bayly.
Your Money with Mary Holm: The cost of not giving to KiwiSaver
Today Mary talks to Jesse about the reality for a number of people balancing their finances and suspending their payments. Audio
Police Minister heading to Australia to discuss crime trends, youth offenders
Mark Mitchell will be chewing the fat with police chiefs as officers in this country talk openly about the appeal of crossing the Tasman.
'It costs to be a musician'
Is money too tight to mention for Aotearoa's music makers? Seven local musicians at different stages of their careers tell us how they're making ends meet in 2024.
Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison
Changpeng Zhao resigned from Binance in November and pleaded guilty to violating US money laundering laws.
David Seymour on whether we can really afford tax cuts
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts. Video, Audio
Households face more uncertainty, struggle with mortgage repayments
The Reserve Bank is warning there's a risk global interest rates could stay higher for longer.
Workplace tensions simmer over local and migrant pay rates
Workers are finding out their overseas colleagues are being paid more, with companies and lawyers saying it is brewing discontent in the workplace.
How do our politicians' pay packets compare?
Explainer - MPs are about to get a pay bump, but is it fair and how does it compare to other countries?
Remuneration Authority on MP pay rises
The Remuneration Authority says determining pay rises for MPs is about fairly matching the job market, rather than deciding whether they deserve it or not. Remuneration Authority chair Geoff Summers… Audio
Under pressure: 70% of Kiwis worried about money
More than two-thirds of households are suffering from financial stress amid job insecurity, increasing debts, high inflation and interest rates.