Money
Sharemarket concern: 'If it keeps building and building, it'll blow'
Despite warnings of a potential crash due to inflated AI share prices, markets around the world continue to hit records.
NZ still ranks amongst best in commercial property investment
A report showed in addition to long-term growth prospects, New Zealand enjoyed sustained investor confidence.
'People learning to manipulate the system': Call for KiwiSaver changes
There's concern withdrawals are being made for the wrong reasons, like "botox and lip fillers".
Calls for tougher restrictions on KiwiSaver hardship withdrawls
Some KiwiSaver providers say hardship withdrawals are definitely being made for the wrong reasons. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
CEO Interview: Catherine McGrath, Westpac New Zealand
Westpac New Zealand has this week reported a 13% in full year net profit to $1.197 billion. It's a strong result in a tough economy, and it comes as questions continue about competition and the size… Audio
Unemployment reaches nine year high
Unemployment has reached a nine year high, with 160,000 people out of work. Clyde Orchards general manager Kris Robb spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Homeless could be forcibly moved out of central city
Auckland's rough sleepers could soon be forcibly moved out of the central city, with ministers confirming they are considering taking action. Auckland's City Missioner Helen Robinson spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Unemployment at its highest level since 2016
The unemployment rate has climbed to 5.3% - the highest level since 2016. ANZ Senior Economist Miles Workman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why investors might feel changing LVR restrictions the most
One property expert says it's likely to be investors rather than first-home buyers who feel the change as loan-to-value restrictions ease next month.
Have KiwiSaver billions boosted house prices?
Billions of dollars have flowed from KiwiSaver funds into the housing market - but how much of an impact has that had on property prices?
Unemployment rises again to near nine-year high
Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further. Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Flights costing Kiwis as much as $3 per km
Short-hop domestic flights are costing New Zealanders as much as 3 dollars a kilometre if they are booked shortly before travel - and that has prompted calls for change. RNZ's money correspondent… Audio
Night shelter proving popular with New Plymouth's roughsleepers
A steady stream of rough sleepers is taking advantage of a recently-opened night shelter in New Plymouth. Taranaki Whanganui reporter, Robin Martin reports. Audio
Whakamātūtū on brink of closing down
Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre is on the brink of closing down, because of a lack of funding. Ali Lewis is a client at Whakamātūtū and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kiwisaver funds being lent to high alert countries
New research shows half a billion dollars of New Zealanders' money in KiwiSaver and other retail investments has been lent to countries on 'high alert' for human rights violations. The paper written… Audio
Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year high
Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year high, with people still struggling to find work, or enough work. Student Job Search CEO Louise Savike spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dentists call for urgent action on access to treatment
Dentists are calling for urgent government action on affordability and access to treatments, as demand for dental aid grants continues to rise. President of the New Zealand Dental Association Dave… Audio
Emergency housing grants fall by $20m in a year
The drop has led to concerns the decline is pushing more people into homelessness.
