Money
What 'shock therapy' OCR cuts mean for households
And what's likely to happen to house prices, interest rates and the economy. Audio
Call for power companies to make it easier to switch and choose plans
Power companies need to step up and help their consumers with better deals, the Electricity Authority says. Audio
What does the cash rate cut mean for Kiwi households?
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points. But what's that going to mean for the average household? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why gold prices are surging
Prices have surged 50 percent in 2025 alone, marking the metal's biggest rally since the 1970s.
Proposal to simplify electricity bills
The Electricity Authority is proposing changes to simplify electricity bills and make it easier for consumers to understand and compare plans. Chief executive Sarah Gillies spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump treats government funds like a personal piggy bank
Analysis: How the US President uses cash that's not his to pursue his questionable goals.
OCR slashed by 50 basis points - another cut may follow
The central bank has opted for boldness over caution, and has left the door open for another drop.
Why you should care about today's OCR announcement
The Reserve Bank will announce its Official Cash Rate decision this afternoon. While everyone is expecting a cut, economists seem divided on how deep it may fall. Here to explain why it matters is… Audio
$180 billion worth of homes sitting on flood-prone land
More than 200,000 located in coastal inundation and inland flood zones, government agencies have found. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 October 2025
In today's episode, a new Education Review Office report recommends considering a move to regional school holiday dates to reduce the cost of travelling in the school holidays; National's Nicola… Audio
The 20-somethings getting the pension
About 3000 people receiving the pension are not yet 65 - and some are a lot lot younger. Audio
Thousands of Kiwis under 65 receiving superannuation
There are about 3000 people across New Zealand receiving NZ Super who are not yet 65. Audio
Questions over independence of ACC dispute ruling processes
Some people challenging ACC decisions have received identical dispute rulings with wording that appears to have been copied and pasted from previous cases. Investigative journalist Anusha Bradley… Audio
Are property investors pushing up house prices again?
Investor activity has picked up to 24.6 percent of the market, compared to a low of 22 percent between 2022 and 2024. Audio
Is this New Zealand's highest marginal tax rate?
New Jobseeker rules mean some homes would be better off if the parents worked less, commentators say.
Better times ahead or is stagflation here to stay?
Liam Dann is the business editor at large at the NZ Herald and joins Emile Donovan to preview the OCR announcement tomorrow. Audio
Weaker business survey tips odds towards bigger rate cut
The closely followed survey showed slowing demand, more staff cuts, reduced investment and profit expectations.
Reserve Bank forms new financial policy committee
The Reserve Bank New Zealand has formed a new committee to make key decisions around financial stability.
ASB settles class action lawsuit for $135 million
ASB has reached a $135.6 million settlement to settle a class action lawsuit over alleged historical breaches of credit disclosures.
Sharesies platform reports record turnover
Crypto curencies and shares are in demand with record trading of more than $3.3 billion.
