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More interest rates relief coming for homeowners
Interest rates might have started to rise but what home loan borrowers pay in interest is likely to keep falling through this year.
KiwiSavers struggle amid record hardship withdrawals
People are seeking help with their bills but don't realise how hard it can be to get their money out.
Five ways to whip your finances into shape this year
If 2026 is the year you get your money life sorted, you may be wondering where to begin. Our money correspondent Susan Edmunds has 5 areas to focus on.
Who's paying the price for cash back offers?
Cash back incentives are driving borrowers to switch banks, but who's paying the price?
Why isn't my rent a tax-deductible expense - Ask Susan
RNZ's Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
How to make your wine investments sparkle
One of the things Brooklyn Beckham made headlines for this week was sharing "the world's most expensive" wine.
What next for Newmarket as 'emo' Twenty-Seven Names goes?
Another big name is leaving Newmarket, but the local business association says things are looking up for the Auckland shopping district.
Can you still make money 'doing up' a property?
Buyers are moving away from 'doer-uppers' and experts are divided on how much value people can hope to add.
Could this be the year NZX stops being left behind?
For the decade until 2020, the NZX was one of the best performing share markets globally. But since 2020, it has lagged.
New player takes top Kiwisaver spot
Warnings of impending share market doom didn't play out in 2025, and the year ended with solid returns.
Hundreds of pensions affected by IT error
About 200 pensioners have had the amount they receive in NZ Super affected this week because of a problem with the Ministry of Social Development's IT system.
Landlord told to pay $60k in damages over 'cockroaches' and 'sewage'
There were breaches across 34 different tenancies.
Biggest bank downgrades house price forecast
But new research shows not everyone is feeling the same way.
$35k lost in online car sale scam
Consumer NZ is calling for scam protection to apply to online marketplaces, after a man lost $35,000 buying a car that turned out to be stolen.
Ikea hikes staff pay to minimum $29 as other retailers told to 'step up'
Ikea says it's hiring an extra 85 staff for logistics and food services, and adding evening shifts for stock replenishment.
Why single people are feeling the financial crunch
Single older people are bearing the brunt of rising prices, and women may be particularly hard hit.
Interest rate hikes 'could happen as soon as May'
Inflation data for the December quarter came in stronger than expected, prompting questions about whether interest rates might have to start to rise again earlier than expected.
Will 'free gift' disappointment hurt Mecca?
It's been reported Mecca was apologising to customers after selling products up to a decade old.
Are these NZ's least-generous savings accounts?
A survey shows the main banks have a number of products that offer very little return. Audio
What you need to know if you don't want your KiwiSaver rate to increase
It was announced last year that the base contribution rate for KiwiSaver would lift from 3 percent to 4 percent by 2028. Audio
Why 2026 is a 'Goldilocks year' for first-home buyers
Changes mean lenders are approving more home loans to buyers with low deposits, and some people might not realise they qualify. Audio
Haven't I already paid tax on my pension? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions on pensions, KiwiSaver and retirement.