Money
Where does money come from? Are home loans actually 'fake'?
You earn it, spend it, invest it. But do you know where it comes from?
Residents believe tourism good for region, despite being negatively affected
The findings come from a survey which has been released by the district council.
Poll finds widespread support for higher spending on public services
More than three-quarters said government spending on key public services, such as hospitals, schools and the police should go up.
How does Costco offer butter so cheap?
It was organised chaos this week at Costco when another delivery of butter arrived. Audio
Aratere's retirement: Lobby group members raise red flags
The ferry fleet will be one ship down with the Aratere to retire by the end of August. Audio
Budget 2025: Why is Budget Day such a big deal?
Explainer - Budget Day is coming on Thursday, but what does it all mean? RNZ is here to tell you what you need to know. Video
NZ's new cheapest petrol station revealed
For a long time, it was Gull Ātiamuri - but no more. Here's why that's changed. Audio
Should banks be allowed to put fees on open banking?
Should banks be allowed to charge fintechs to access customer data? And could doing so stifle open banking innovations? Audio
Where is NZ's cheapest petrol?
For a long time, New Zealand's cheapest petrol was often found at Gull Atiamuri. That's no longer the case, according to fuel price monitoring app Gaspy. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
Plenty of interest in health spending in Budget
Health is a perenial issue for governments, and there will be plenty of interest in how Thursday's budget addresses that. Ruth Hill reports on this year's expectations for health. Audio
The urgent case for financial literacy in Kiwi classrooms
Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help.
In classrooms, money lessons that matter
Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help Audio
Aaron Gilbert on Kiwisaver tweaks
Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced the Government was forecast to make its first withdrawal from the NZ Super Fund in 2028, five years earlier than expected. Professor of Finance at Auckland… Audio
Potential new tax has top accountant concerned
Inland Revenue plans to make some societies and associations' membership fees subject to tax.
Budget 2025: Everything announced so far
Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered.
Budget 2025: How does government spending actually work?
There will be a lot of talk about government spending this week, but how does it actually work? Where does the money come from, and where does it go?
Frances Cook: How to ask your bank for a deal
Frances Cook is back with some advice on how to have that awkward, but often fruitful, conversation with your bank. Audio
Can I get a home loan with bad credit? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
'Trump bump' expected to lift inflation
Reserve Bank survey had 41 responses from business leaders and professional forecasters.
NZ groceries cheaper than UK, Australia, if you take off GST
Woolworths New Zealand claims a 'full basket' in New Zealand is 10 percent cheaper. Audio
