Money
NZ urged to build new trade blocs
BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it may be time New Zealand changes alliances. Audio
Built on trust: Porirua $291k savings pool offers financial lifeline
A trust-based community-run wealth pool is helping families access interest-free loans and escape the cycle of crippling debt.
Consumer confidence remains soggy amid continued cost-of-living crisis
The survey result is notable, because it was conducted just after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates in August.
Can AI help with your personal finance?
Money expert Lisa Dudson joins Kathryn to look at how AI tools can help with your personal finance. Audio
RNZ launches No Stupid Questions podcast with Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds and free weekly newsletter
RNZ Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds wants to demystify money.
Contact Energy increases total board can be paid by $350,000
As energy prices skyrocket - shareholders for one of New Zealand's largest powercos have voted to increase the total it can pay its directors by $350,000. New Zealand Shareholders Association chief… Audio
Automatic KiwiSaver split for exes could close gender gap: Report
A new report has raised the question of whether the entitlement to half a former partner's KiwiSaver should be made automatic. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Should your partner get half your KiwiSaver if you separate?
On average, women have KiwiSaver balances that are 25 percent smaller than men's but the gap is 37 percent for people aged 56 to 65. Audio
Regional economy showing green shoots of recovery
Farmers are beginning to spend and cash registers are ringing in rural Taranaki with the two-speed economy showing green shoots for some. Robin Martin reports. Audio
Community group breaking free of debt cycles by pooling savings
A Porirua community group says members are saving money for the first time and breaking free from devastating cycles of debt by creating their own pool of savings and interest-free loans. It's a model… Audio
More than 100 losing jobs as plywood plant closes
The Tokoroa-based plant is looking to import ply from overseas. Audio
Govt will pay if we don't fix 'leaky tap' of KiwiSaver, expert says
It is your money, but here is why you shouldn't touch it.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 September 2025
In today's episode, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone; Nine clergy… Audio
Kawerau wood pellet plant to cut coal use
Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui hopes the plant will boost the local economy. Audio
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals continue to rise
The number of people tapping into their KiwiSaver funds for hardship reasons continues to grow. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann Audio
More households maxing out accommodation supplement
Data provided to RNZ under the Official Information Act shows a higher number and proportion of people receiving the accommodation supplement are now receiving the maximum possible.
Christchurch pair's jail sentences extended for tax fraud
Inland Revenue said Richard Jody Rapana and Marlanna Shirley Diana Harris received just over $115,000 they were not entitled to between 2019 and 2022.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced a funding boost for major events and tourism, saying it will put $70 million into the sector; A psychiatrist has told a court the man accused of… Audio
ANZ Australia faces record $240m fine
The bank's Australian branch has been penalised seven times in the past eight years for prior misconduct, ASIC says.
