Money
'One-bank trap': Warning to all property investors
Some suggest working with a broker instead of dealing with banks directly.
'How he invests is completely different' - NZ fund manager takes lessons from a legend
There were plenty of lessons for local investors at Warren Buffett's annual shareholder meeting.
How does revolving credit actually work? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Changes to KiwiSaver?
This week the government announced plans to cut the operating allowance in this year's budget by $1.1 billion, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted at changes to KiwiSaver. Audio
Mainfreight expects to beat market exceptions
The company's full year result ended 31 March and will be released at the end of this month.
Bank security changes hitting owners of older phones
But one expert says people shouldn't be using old phones for things like banking anyway.
ASB U-turns on open banking payment platform POLi
Consumers have previously been warned that using the online payment platform could breach their banks' terms and conditions.
What we wish we had learned about money in school
Financial journalist and host of the podcast Making Cents Frances Cook joins Emile Donovan to go over what kids need to be learning about money - and what she wishes she had been taught when she was… Audio
What can you do if you accidentally pay the wrong person?
An Auckland pensioner lost more than $100k when he used the wrong bank account number. What are the rules?
KiwiSaver providers mull possible changes to 'free' $521 a year
But is the bigger question why so many people miss out?
Spark searches for buyers to take stake in data centre business
A price of $1.2 billion was suggested for a 50 percent stake.
Ponsonby state house NZ's most valuable
The woman living in the country's most valuable state house says it should be sold, as Kāinga Ora plans to put hundreds of homes on the market. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Staff shortages cause senior doctor to join strike action
A senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to walk off the job on Thursday. Senior ED doctor and union member Tanya Wilton spoke to Alexa… Audio
More than 675,000 at risk of extreme weather events - Insurance Council
The council's annual review indicates global insurance premiums rose 30 percent last year as global losses exceeded $300 billion.
Where house prices are still down 25 percent
While some parts of the country are setting house price records, others still have prices well below their previous peaks.
Like the look of that house? 'Visit 50 properties before you buy'
Buyers have time to act carefully, the head of Realestate.co.nz says.
Where experts are investing in a volatile market
Where should you be putting your money amid the chaos?
What makes the New Zealand Super Fund one of the best in the world
New Zealand is not the wealthiest country in the world. But it has one of the top-performing sovereign wealth funds anywhere. Chief economist for the NZ Super Fund, Mike Frith, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
'Building blocks': Financial education to be compulsory for school children
Balancing a budget and understanding interest rates will become compulsory for school children from 2027. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio