Money
80% of Kiwis still use cash on a 'sometimes' basis
Cash might not be king anymore but, according to the Reserve Bank 80% of us use cash 'sometimes' for everyday purposes and the central bank says Kiwis have a resounding, unambiguous yes when surveyed… Audio
Why betting on online prediction markets is now illegal
Explainer - What to know about New Zealand's crackdown on betting on the future. Audio
Power companies post big profits
Power companies have been reporting big profits in their latest half-year results. But now Consumer NZ is asking whether that's fair. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What can you do if you can't afford a loan?
A man who took out a loan for a car but was unable to make the repayments when he lost his job got a partial refund.
Real estate agents sticking it out despite tough times
Real estate agents sometimes get a hard time from people who think their commission rates are a bit generous - particularly when houses are selling quickly. But data shows that they've largely hung in… Audio
New Zealanders' dismal savings balances revealed
A third of New Zealanders have savings of less than $500, Westpac says.
Formers MPs say pay equity changes should be repealed
An unofficial select committee run by ten former MPs from across the political spectrum has found that last year's pay equity changes should be repealed. The People's Select Committee on Pay Equity… Audio
Childcare costs could be set to rise
Parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year - and it may get worse.
Aussie move leaves Kiwi with tax credit bill
A New Zealander who has left for Australia says he's been hit hard by Inland Revenue "annualising" his income to claw back Working for Families credits. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
'Imaginary income' lands family $4000 Working for Families bill
"I believe many other Kiwis are being "ripped off" by this same rule," Kenneth says.
Leaders warn hardship could be pushing students out of uni
Student leaders are warning rising hardship could start pushing people out of university. Rayssa Almeida reports. Audio
Is it harder being a student in 2026?
Do modern students have it tougher? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Being a uni student is pricier than ever - is it worth it anymore?
Student support has risen 86 percent in the past two decades, but the cost of essentials has increased by 220 percent.
Minister Todd McClay discusses the latest US tariff threats
Businesses face huge uncertainty over Donald Trump's latest tariff threats. Audio
Uni ordered to return student's $8000 fees after she failed a paper
The student failed a paper she needed to get into a higher doctoral course.
My stepmother took the house - can I get a share? Ask Susan
What can you do if your stepmother sells the home your late father built and navigating the managed fund industry.
Soaring bills put households' spending on ice
Kiwibank has released new spending data which shows a tough end to the year for shops, particularly fashion retail.
NCDs trapping families in poverty - Pacific health expert
A senior Pacific health lecturer says non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, can trap families in cycles of poverty. Audio
