Money
Do you know what people on benefits actually get?
A misguided view of the generosity of welfare is one of the problems threatening social cohesion, a researcher says: "Without social cohesion, societies become increasingly unstable."
Is selling my house to make money for retirement a good idea?
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions
New coffee contract for Tauranga City Council will cost $94,000 each year
Tauranga Mayor says the focus should be on 'big issues', not coffee costs. Audio
Struggling parents put back-to-school costs on Afterpay
The biggest start-of-year expenses were stationery, followed by transport, uniforms and technology-related costs.
The Panel with Chris Finlayson & Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman is joined by panellists Chris Finlayson & Verity Johnson. The trio discuss an impending shortage of aged care beds, households doing it tough, and the Kiwi TV show… Audio
Northland has highest proportion on unemployment benefits
While much has been made of Wellington's job cuts, it's Northland that consistently has the highest proportion of its population on unemployment benefits. In February, 11 percent of the working age… Audio
Sneaky surcharges adding to credit card bills, adviser warns
It has been estimated that New Zealanders are paying up to $90 million a year in surcharges. Audio
Benefit struggle: 'I've fallen into the trap of being 100 percent reliant on it'
The regions where one in five working-age adults are on benefits.
Beneficiaries concerned over money mgmt cards
Beneficiaries forced to use money management cards will often be unable to pay rent, government data shows, putting them at risk of becoming homeless. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
Cheapest and most expensive suburbs revealed
You'd have to pay more than $7 million for a median home in the country's priciest suburb but there's plenty of other options. Audio
Property values rising across the country
An economist says property values are rising in over half of New Zealand suburbs as market conditions improve, but more listings and a subdued economy will prevent a major boom. CoreLogic chief… Audio
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the why tax breaks for churches might be worth retaining, and Tauranga councils $470,000 coffee… Audio
Why it's tough to open a bank account
Recent migrants, people who do not speak English, rural communities, trusts, young people and Māori trusts are hit hardest.
Water bills in Auckland set to increase
Aucklanders' water bills are set to increase as Watercare prepares to become financially independent and spend billions of dollars improving the city's water services. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Tokelau to undergo national survey on cost of living
Tokelau to undergo national survey on cost of living. Audio
Now is the time to buy a house, buyers tell Trade Me
New Zealanders are coming around to the idea that now is a good time to buy a house, Trade Me says.
The $750,000 job in the Aussie Outback
Julia Creek in North Queensland is in desperate need of a doctor, and applicants are being offered more money than the Australian prime minister to entice the right person to its patch of the Outback.
…Is gold the new gold?
The price of gold is up 15% since Christmas and up 800% over the past two decades. Tony Coleman the managing director of New Zealand Gold Merchants and joins Nights to explain. Audio
How much you could make investing in Lego, whisky, or handbags
University of Auckland finance lecturer Gertjan Verdickt has released new research into alternative investments, including Lego, instruments, classic cars, wine, whisky and baseball cards.
The Kiwis working past the age of 90
More and more people are working past 70, but more than 1000 are going a lot longer. Audio
