Money
What's the cheapest way to heat your home?
The cost of heating your home makes up about a third of what you pay for power each month.
Is an inheritance relationship property - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Why New Zealand First wants to require businesses to accept cash
Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know. Audio
Rise in insurance complaints linked to cost-of-living crisis
People paying higher premiums for insurance may be expecting more from their policies in return and being disappointed when they don't get it.
Alcohol lobby group on cancer warnings on alcohol
New Zealand wine brand Villa Maria putting cancer warning labels on its wines exported to Ireland, but in New Zealand industry lobby group the Alcoholic Beverages Council doesn't want the cancer… Audio
Farmers blame supermarkets over butter prices
Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean says while the market always fluctuates, consumers are often missing out when prices do drop. Audio
Butter prices 120 percent higher than 10 years ago
They're being called blocks of yellow gold, and whether that be cheese or butter - they're getting most of the blame for blowing out the weekly food budget. Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean… Audio
Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles
Families are struggling with the cost of living, with some resorting to sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Audio
Do people earning $200,000 need help with childcare?
Some of the families now receiving Family Boost payments are among the 10% wealthiest in the country, an economist says.
ACT, NZ First cast doubt on capping council rates
"You've got to be able to control the costs first", said Seymour when asked about issue .
Find out why your KiwiSaver Statement is a must read
It's that time of the year when your KiwiSaver annual statement comes out. Mary Holm explains why you should read it! Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17th July 2025
In today's episode, retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough; A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and… Audio
Calls for govt to financially support people fleeing abusive relationships
A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and help financially support people fleeing abusive relationships. Good Shepherd chief executive Emma Saunders spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Retailers welcome reduction in bank fees for card payments
Retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Banking Association on consumer credit changes
The New Zealand Bankers' Association says retrospective legislation on consumer finance tidies up the existing law to ensure all bank disclosure breaches are treated the same as those currently. Audio
ComCom cuts transaction fees
The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will reduce how much banks can charge to process credit card payments, which it says will save Kiwi businesses $90 million a year. Audio
Social services seeing alarming levels of poverty
Families struggling with the cost of living are sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
The return of the property investor - but why?
Property is still seen as a "trusted" asset class for investors. Audio
Big power retailers forced to offer cheaper off peak power
Big power retailers are being forced into offering cheaper prices in off peak hours. Meridian Energy chief customer officer Lisa Hannifin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
