Money
What are the best options for money savers?
Savings account rates generally aren't offering enough interest to keep up with inflation. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What makes a good Christmas lunch?
Morning Report producer Georgie Hanafin asked Christmas grocery shoppers in Christchurch about some of their non-negotiables for Christmas dinners. RNZ Cookbook, Kathy Paterson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Time to talk money matters now, personal financial whizz Mary Holm is with Jesse and today she's looking at mortgages and whether it is better to pay them down or invest. Audio
Customers jump on fixed terms as rates rise
October saw $51.6 billion in home loan lending floating, up from $47.9b the month before and $42.7b the previous October.
2025 the year of first-home buyers - and biggest rent drop in 30 years
Latest housing data shows first-home buyers made 28 percent of purchases nationwide in October and November.
NSQ for 17 December 2025
This week on No Stupid Questions, my tradie did a great job - now she wants me to pay her in cash. I'm worried! If the IRD finds out, who's gonna be in trouble, her or me? Audio
The cost of a Christmas meal: 'Just turning the barbecue on gets expensive'
Meat is "by far the biggest offender" when it comes to the increased cost of a Christmas meal, with classic options like steak or lamb considerably more expensive this year. Audio
Steep rise in cost for a classic Christmas dinner
It's not going to get any cheaper to put on a Christmas feast with all the trimmings. Infometrics has been tracking the cost of a classic Christmas meal for a few years now and the figures are stark… Audio
What do new bank rules mean for home loans
The Reserve Bank plans to reduce the amount of capital banks are required to hold against their loans
New Reserve Bank governor won't hesitate if house prices surge
Anna Breman sat down for an extensive interview with incoming RNZ business editor Corin Dann, just a day after she issued a statement about financial conditions.
Reserve Bank eases capital requirements on banks
It says it will improve competition and lower costs.
The $4 million travel insurance claim
An insurance provider says the value of claims made has increased a lot over recent years even as the level of cover being taken has dropped. Audio
Increase in travel insurance payouts
Southern Cross says even though fewer people are taking out travel insurance, the amount it's paying in claims keeps going up. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Shoppers visit Ikea from other parts of the country in 'unprecedented' numbers
Shoppers came from as far away as Canterbury and Otago in the store's first week, according to data. Audio
Spoken Feature: Thrift
This week Katy Gosset looks at the property market, and meets two friends who have pooled resources in order to make owning a home a reality. Audio
Warning from Willis as government finances get gloomier
The Finance Minister says agencies and ministers will need to manage "with little or no additional funding".
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new… Audio
Changes to the Foreign Buyers Ban have been confirmed
It's official .. the foreign buyers ban, which has always seemed to attract commentary - both good and bad - is changing. Policy changes to the foreign buyers ban were suggested in September and on… Audio
Consumer NZ: Shoppers should be paying less in card surcharges
Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges. Its Campaigns Manager Jessica Walker spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Reserve Bank governor sends message markets gone too far
Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman issued a statement about current financial conditions which had gone "beyond" the RBNZ's recent projection for interest rates.
