Money
Reserve Bank expected to cut OCR
The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday. Mortgage broker Glen McLeod spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
How does the Reserve Bank make OCR decisions?
The Reserve Bank will update the official cash rate (OCR) on Wednesday afternoon. But have you ever wondered how it goes about making the decision? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin… Audio
Future of Nelson Provincial Museum's new storage facility uncertain
The museum's existing building has been deemed not fit for purpose. Audio
What will encourage NZers to have more babies?
New population data has confirmed that New Zealand will need to rely more on migration to offset an ageing population in the coming decades.
'High trust' Covid approach led to fraud cases, tax expert says
Inland Revenue said an Auckland woman had been sentenced to two years' prison on tax fraud charges.
Rates, debt hot topics as mayor, challenger square off in Gore
It's a two horse race with a former councillor and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Audio
Supermarket basics cost increase putting squeeze on budgets
If you've popped to the shops recently for a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, chances are you paid a lot more for these basics than you might have even a year ago. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Thinking about solar? Here are questions to ask
The first step is making sure your roof is suitable, says the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
Why even switching to the basics won't avoid food price rises
The combined cost of a loaf of sliced white bread and bottle of standard milk have risen from $4.35 in 2006 to $6.58 today.
Feeding A Crowd
How do you feed a lot of people for not much money? Who better to ask than the folk at The Bowling Club, a Dunedin community eatery that serves up 700 low-cost meals every day. They've got cheap bulk… Audio
Is your KiwiSaver invested in weapons companies?
Mindful Money chief executive Barry Coates said many New Zealanders might be unpleasantly surprised that their money was being invested in companies producing weapons that could be used in conflicts… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Do more expensive KiwiSaver funds give a better return?
We've done the maths to see if paying higher fees for your KiwiSaver is worth it. Audio
Does paying more for KiwiSaver get you better returns?
RNZ has conducted analysis of Morningstar's most recent KiwiSaver data, comparing long-term returns to the funds' total cost ratios. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Food prices increase five percent over past 12 months
The price of food has increased five percent over the past 12 months, the latest figures released by Stats NZ show, leaving families struggling to put basics on the table. Westpac economist Satish… Audio
DOC asking for donations for biodiversity projects
The Department of Conservation is on a public fundraising drive, asking for people to donate to some of its biodiversity projects. DOC director of strategic partnerships and investment David Van Der… Audio
Who pays when the price tag is wrong?
When a Whanganui supermarket displayed some dodgy maths recently, a shopper said he should be able to choose to pay the lower of the prices.
Investors worry about political flipflopping as rents fall
Trade Me's latest rental price data showed nationally rents being asked on the site were down 3 percent in the year to a median $620.
Last major bank drops fixed one-year mortgage interest rate
Banks jostle for the best mortgage interest rate offers ahead of the Reserve Bank announcement next week where it's expected the official cash rate will drop.
Are there hidden risks to Facebook Marketplace?
New Zealanders are buying and selling everything from cabins and wedding bands to nappy cakes and cars on Facebook marketplace, as well as online auction site Trade Me. Money correspondent Susan… Audio
