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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
'Dramatic shift' that could leave KiwiSaver members better off
The proportion of KiwiSaver in funds with high volatility has quadrupled in three years.
Largest piece of Mars on Earth to be auctioned
The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York this week. Astronomer and director of Tūhura Otago Museum Dr Ian Griffin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Woman found she was added to husband's loan when asked to repay it
The woman was one of 1469 complaints to Financial Services Complaints Ltd in the year to 30 June.
What would happen if a KiwiSaver provider failed?
NZ's KiwiSaver schemes have different protections for members, which should prevent the kind of investment losses seen after the failure of a Australian superannuation provider.
Former Reserve Bank boss Orr joins Cook Islands Super board
Adrian Orr previously headed the NZ Super for more than a decade.
'Stop making excuses': Low-rate mayor's advice to other councils
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio
Kiwis lacking in life insurance cover
New research shows Kiwis are covered when it comes to cars, boats and gadgets but don't make the same effort for themselves. Financial Services Council chief executive Kirk Hope spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Health insurance crunch prompts call for tax break
A third of New Zealanders have health insurance and another 27 percent say they previously had it but no longer do. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 July 2025
In today's episode, Auckland risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a just released report; The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island… Audio
Auckland Transport collects almost $19 million since parking fines hiked
About 140 infringements are issued across Auckland per hour, Auckland Transport's head of parking compliance says Audio
Is it worth paying a real estate agent to sell your house?
You might pay a real estate agent $30,000 by the time it's all over. So what do you get? Audio
Whanganui has lowest rates rise in New Zealand
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent for the year ahead is the lowest in the country. Mayor Andrew Tripe spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Auckland Transport collects almost $19 million since raising parking fines
Auckland Transport's collected almost $19 million in fines since parking penalties went up 70 percent in October last year. AT Head of Transport and Parking Compliance Rick Bidgood spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Orchard could lose $6 million worth of pear trees due to flood
One of the country's largest pear producers says they stand to lose up to $6 million worth of trees if they can't get rid of the deep layer of silt covering their orchards. Echodale Marketing's… Audio
