Money
Frances Cook: What links crypto currency and chilli flakes?
Financial journalist and podcaster Frances Cook on whether it's worth adding digital currencies to our investment portfolios. Audio
Bitcoin surge
The world's largest cryptocurrency surged in the run-up to last week's US presidential election, and rose sharply, after it became clear Donald Trump would win. Audio
Will I have to use my KiwiSaver to pay for my husband's rest home?
And what happens to your warranty if your builder goes under? RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Insurance in the climate change era
According to a new report,10,000 properties will become totally uninsurable within the next 25 years. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: how can men invest better?
Mary's talked about women investing on International Women's Day, but how about the blokes? Men are open to taking risks in investing, more than women, but can be overconfident and less likely to seek… Audio
Inland Revenue calls in debt collectors over overseas student debt
The department has doubled the size of its team responsible for chasing down overseas student loans debt. Audio
IRD starts to crack down on unpaid overseas student loan debt
The Inland Revenue department has doubled the size of its team responsible for chasing down overseas-based student loan debt and is taking more legal action in both New Zealand and Australia. Overdue… Audio
1000 applicants for one job: a woman's year-long job hunt
Job hunters say it's a tough year.
The 200,000 'workplace' accidents paid for people working from home
Injuries caused by things such as lifting and carrying were most common, new data hows.
Low income households cut back on showering, washing and cooking as power bills rise
They are also spending disproportionately more of their income on power costs, researchers say.
Consumer NZ release results from mobile phone providers survey
Consumer NZ is releasing results from its survey looking for the best and worst mobile phone providers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Wanting to sell your house? It may take 7 years before you don't face a loss
That is, if you bought a house at the peak of the market.
Lender charging over 180% on loans ordered to pay $200,000
A lender charging more than 180 percent on some loans has been ordered to pay a $200,000 penalty by the High Court in Christchurch. Eagle Man group was providing high cost loans in breach of multiple… Audio
KiwiSaver funds grew by $7 billion in three months
It is up on an $8 billion increase in the first half of 2024.
Scam ads from businesses 'closing down' making the rounds
An ad that has been paid for does not gaurantee its safety, Netsafe says.
Why term depositors may be getting a good deal at the moment
People with money in term deposits may be getting a better deal than normal at the moment. Audio
Simplicity secures stake in boat company Stabicraft Marine
KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has announced its private equity fund has bought into the Invercargill based company.
Why we might need to pay more tax
This is likely to be key issue of next election, commentators say
Weak results expected in company earnings reports
A mini company-earnings season is due to start soon - with big names reporting, including Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Mainfreight, and Infratil.
'Economic data is dire': Fund manager says 75 point OCR cut needed
Greg Smith of Devon Funds wants a jumbo-sized cut to the official cash rate at the Reserve Bank's last meeting of the year due in a couple of weeks.
