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Another IRD error raises concerns over trust
Another IRD error has some people asking how much it's possible to trust the department's automated systems. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
7000 people overcharged in another tax error
Some say they want assurance Inland Revenue had taken steps to stop it happening again.
Taxpayers Union taking aim at government spending
The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre. Taxpayers' Union chair and former finance minister Ruth Richardson spoke… Audio
Data shows Kiwis opened their wallets during Black Friday sale
Black Friday no longer means one day of sales, now the deals stretch across much of November. Kiwibank senior economist Mary Jo Varga spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why not cap taxes if we're capping rates?
A leading economist says it's "galling" to see government planning a rates cap for councils when there is no cap for taxes.
'Shop around': Willis' advice to mortgage holders
The finance minister has issued the advice after Westpac raised its home loan rates by 30 basis points.
Tech firm Hnry raises more than $30m in latest funding round
The Wellington-based firm has now raised almost $100 million since 2018, and Hnry said it now processes nearly 1 percent of the country's tax take.
No, pensioners aren't getting a Christmas bonus
Superannuitants are being warned not to fall for a new scam.
A look back at the property market in 2025
It's been a year of not much happening in the property market - at least in terms of the headlines. But beneath the surface, a few things have been going on. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
Drops in long term homeloan rates could be at an end
Drops in long term home loan rates could be at an end, with one major bank signalling they could even be on the way back up. Infometrics economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
No Stupid Questions Wednesday 10 December 2025
No Stupid Questions Wednesday 10 December 2025 Audio
Should we care that NZ is falling in Global GDP Ranking?
But we've gone from being in the top seven, to 36th in GDP ranking, with countries like Czech Republic, Lithuania and Slovenia surpassing us. So what does this mean in reality? Do we need to adjust… Audio
How to get a good deal on Christmas groceries
Shoppers who look beyond the cheapest price tag might be able to save on their Christmas groceries, an expert says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast; The Auditor General's… Audio
How to spot savings at the supermarket
Shoppers who look beyond the cheapest price tag might be able to save on their Christmas groceries, Consumer NZ says. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains, talking to Corin Dann. Audio
Splurge and Save
Now for something different: Normally we're telling you how you can trim your costs but, in this episode, what can't, or won't you give up? Katy Gosset takes a look at that one indulgence that remains… Audio
Couple stunned by $12,000 bar tab mistake
Leaving your credit card on the bar to run up a tab this summer might be an expensive mistake,
Why your credit card rewards might shrink
Banks are scaling back credit card perks as regulators tighten the cap on interchange fees. Audio
Credit card reward schemes predicted to become less generous
Credit card reward schemes are predicted to continue to become less generous, as the Commerce Commission clamps down on card fees. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
ASB confident economy will turn around in 2026
Chief economist Nick Tuffley said the economy has turned the corner after recession. Audio
