Money
It's official: Paying the bills is still getting harder
"You can only rearrange and cut so many times," says a solo mum of two, as she compares her soaring bills to last year's. Audio
Inflation continues to put pressure on households
A fresh bout of inflation is putting pressure on some households. But for others? Budget advisers say it's never really lifted. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Are house prices really crashing?
House prices have fallen for the fifth month in a row, but commentators claim the 'crash' is in the past.
Peer support for eating disorders 'the silent revolution' - Minister
The Mental Health has labelled the new strategy as the silent revolution. Audio
A look back at New Zealand's highest-ever interest rates
But were they even worse off than we are today?
Subway's biggest fan and why they gave away their $10,000 prize
A former social worker has been crowned the sandwich chain's top fan.
Rising gold prices may mean your jewellery is worth more
With the price of gold reaching record heights, auction houses have told RNZ that they're seeing a surge of people interested in what it means for any necklaces, bracelets and rings they might have… Audio
Shoppers finding cheaper grocery prices at local markets
Shoppers looking for alternatives to filling the trolley at the supermarket are heading to local markets for cheaper prices. As part of RNZ's Pinch Point series on the cost of living, Bill Hickman… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2nd September 2025
In today's episode, the global tech giant Amazon says it is finally launching its much-hyped Auckland data centres, four years after first announcing the plan; The New Zealand First leader, Winston… Audio
How Wellington shoppers are saving money at markets
And what they might being going without in tough economic times.
More than 36,000 nurses walk off the job
A estimated 2250 procedures, 3600 first specialist appointments and 8000 follow-ups will be postponed due to the strike, Health NZ says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 September 2025
In today's episode, after a seven year ban on foreign buyers put in by the Labour/New Zealand First coalition of 2017, the government is opening up the property market to a small group of wealthy… Audio
How many $5 million houses are there in NZ?
Wealthy foreign buyers on the so-called Golden Visa are being given the green light to buy a house in New Zealand - if they spend $5 million. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What sort of houses will foreigners be able to buy?
Houses in Devonport, Matakana, Remuera and Rodney, an apartment in Tauranga and large plots of land are among the properties that foreign buyers might be able to buy under new rules.
Thrifty Road Trip
Who doesn't love a road trip? But any kind of holiday can be pricey. Katy Gosset heads off on her own thrifty roadie, staying with friends. She gets their tips for a low-cost holiday and meets some… Audio
Are we really being ripped off at the till?
NZ Herald Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann says the issue isn't that New Zealanders are overcharged, but that we simply don't earn enough. Audio
What's going on with the Reserve Bank?
Explainer - What on Earth is going on with the Reserve Bank and who is involved in the saga? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025
In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Audio
Sounds Air on govt support for regional airlines
The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue and will help some struggling regional airlines but warns it won't solve everything. Sounds Air managing director Andrew Crawford… Audio
Overseas holiday or the dentist? Many Kiwis juggling costs
A new car, an overseas holiday, or just a trip down the road, to the local dentist, a list of luxuries many can no longer afford. Reporter Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
