Money
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
Farmers warned about lack of insurance cover for fines under the RMA
Farmers are being told they are on their own when it comes to potential breaches of the Resource Management Act.
Regional Infrastructure Fund $30m loaned to small airlines
The government will lend $30m to regional airlines struggling with rising costs. First Up talked with Billie Moore from the Airports Association Audio
Finfluencer’s plan to turn one-year-old into millionaire by 65
Aussie mum Queenie Tan says a lot of people laugh in amazement and are curious when they hear her plans to turn her one-year-old into a millionaire.
Cost of living taking toll on pensioners - retirement commissioner
New statistics are a wake up call for people who are young and middle-aged. Audio
Can I leave a child out of my will? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Queenie Tan: The Finfluencer Making Personal Finance Fun
Queenie Tan is a 'finfluencer', making a living sharing her top tips for building wealth - regardless of whether you have $5000 to invest or just $5. Audio
Elderly hit hard by cost of living crisis
This week an RNZ survey showed even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling as rates and insurance costs increase. Audio
'A lot of pain': More than 2500 hospo businesses gone
It seems barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing - and the numbers back it up. Audio
My Food Bag shares have plummeted
Investors hoping to bag a good deal when My Food Bag publicly listed four years ago may have been left with a bad taste in their mouth. Shares valued at $1.85 when it debuted on the New Zealand stock… Audio
Calls to make employer KiwiSaver contributions mandatory
There are concerns the current setup could exacerbate income inequality in retirement.
NZ's only carillonist to lose job as $10 million spent on bell
The government spent over $10 million to do up the country's bell tower for fallen soldiers. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Small businesses not seeing OCR flow-on effects - survey
Small business owners say they're yet to see any positive flow on effects from as pessimism about the economy rises.
Dental Council charges extra levy to cover sharp rise in disciplinary cases
The council acknowledges the stress of the cost of living crisis but it had no other option.
Supermarket experts say no clear player to increase competition
Supermarket experts say there is no clear player waiting in the wings to rev up competition for cheaper groceries. That's despite Finance Minister Nicola Willis name dropping Costco in her… Audio
Westpac calls for compulsory Kiwisaver for over 65's still working
Westpac wants the government to consider making employer Kiwisaver contributions for workers over 65 years old compulsory. Right now when an employee hits 65 employers dont have to keep making… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 28 August 2025
In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost… Audio
Is it fair to stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65?
Employers opting to stop contributing to their staff's KiwiSaver accounts when they turn 65 may be costing them thousands of dollars. Audio
Gender pay gap drops to lowest level since 1998: Stats NZ
New figures from Stats NZ show the gender pay gap has dropped to 5.3 percent in the June Quarter 2025, its lowest level since 1998. Advocacy group Mind the Gap co-founder Dellwyn Stuart spoke to… Audio
