Money
Government compromises on consumer finance law change
The amendment included a retrospective fix that would see banks avoid a blanket penalty over disclosure breaches between 2015 and 2019.
Inflation rises to highest level in a year
The annual inflation rate is up to 3% amid rising food and housing costs.
How long is food safe after 'best before' dates?
New Zealand households are wasting an average $1300 each per year on unused food, and misunderstanding of best before dates may be part of the reason. Audio
NZ loses around $3b in wasted food every year
New research shows people are still confused about the dates on food labels, and it's potentially costing us a lot of money. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Where have all the children gone? The dropping numbers of kids in cities
The number of children living in central Auckland and Wellington has dropped sharply - is the housing market to blame?
Inflation expected to hit 15-month high
Strong food prices, rates, and power and transport costs continue to squeeze household budgets.
How effective is the Disputes Tribunal?
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy joins Jim to talk about the tribunal's powers. Audio
Do I need health insurance - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
How much is a house in a desirable school zone worth?
Want to live close to a popular high school? Expect to pay a lot more for it.
What can you do if you have rate regrets?
If you fixed your home loan rate a while ago, you might have mixed feelings as you watch interest rates fall. They'll probably be lower for a while to come, but if you're missing out on the savings… Audio
Paid firefighters set to go on strike on Friday
Paid firefighters are walking off the job for one hour on Friday amid stalled negotiations with their employer Fire and Emergency New Zealand. National Secretary of the New Zealand Professional… Audio
Relationship between senior doctors and govt at crisis point
The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
International report gives the NZ pension system a solid pass
An international report this week has given New Zealand's pension system a solid pass rate. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at it and joins us now. Audio
Research: Kiwis wear about a third of what's in their wardrobe
New research from the Red Cross shows New Zealanders are only wearing about a third of what's in their wardrobe. Director of Retail, Talei Kitchingman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Never enough to go around': Charities facing hard calls as in cost-of-living bites
Charities in crisis: how government cuts and rising costs are stretching New Zealand's social safety net.
School principals raise concerns over pace of reforms
Hundreds of Principals have written an open letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford, raising concerns over the pace and direction of curriculum reforms. Principal of Arakura School in Wainuiomata… Audio
Gold smuggling surges in India as price spikes before festivals
Bringing gold into India and liquidating it used to be risky, but with strong demand and limited supply, smugglers can now convert it in just a few hours
Report: Ratepayers paying for reliance on single-use packaging
Ratepayers are footing the bill for companies' reliance on single-use packaging every time they fill their bins, according to a Reuse Aotearoa report. One of the report's authors, Hannah Blumhardt… Audio
It must be easier to unsubscribe, Commerce Commission says
Meal kit service Hello Fresh has been fined $845,000 for misleading customers and reactivating their accounts, which were then very difficult to cancel.
Helping the helpers in hard times
Charities in crisis: how government cuts and rising costs are stretching New Zealand's social safety net. Audio
