Money
Changes coming to home loan market
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks into fees being charged when mortgage-holders change banks. Audio
Increasing costs for sports clubs hitting families
Kapiti-based parent Evan Freshwater has three boys in sport, and volunteers at his local judo club. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Borrower challenges adviser's $2500 fee for switching banks
A borrower who complained that his mortgage adviser wrongly charged him $2500 when he changed banks has been told the broker acted appropriately.
The builder who gave up his day job to hunt for gold
"As long as you've got the willpower to keep shovelling, you can get some reasonable results," says an amateur gold hunter who is now giving up his day job. Audio
Unemployment expected to rise in 2026
More than 85-thousand additional people could be in work by the end of next year, forecasters say - but there are concerns the recovery could leave some people behind. Money correspondent Susan… Audio
GPs likely to raise fees due to increased costs - survey
85% of General Practioners saying they're raising patients' fees to stay afloat, according to a new survey. Dr Angus Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How much home loan rates have really dropped
The official cash rate has fallen from a peak of 5.5 to 2.5 percent but some longer-term fixed rates moved by less than half the drop.
Spending more, getting less: What the data shows
Supermarket trips, utility bills and going to cafes have all become more expensive.
Fresh calls for government to ditch proposed ban on surcharges
There are fresh calls for the government to ditch its proposed ban on retail surcharges. Retail NZ has surveyed its members and almost half say they will raise their prices if the law change comes… Audio
Expect to be chased for even small tax debt, IRD says
The tax department is cracking down on overdue tax as it tries to pull in an estimated $10 billion in tax debt.
IRD cracking down on people owing small amounts
Ignoring your tax debt wont make it go away - that message from IRD as it cracks down on people owing relatively small amounts. The department is phoning people who owe more than $1000 and have had… Audio
Why Inland Revenue is taking money from bank accounts
Thousands have had money deducted from their accounts as the tax department ramps up efforts to collect money it's owed. Audio
1000s report having money deducted from their bank by IRD
Thousands of people have had money deducted from their bank accounts in recent months as Inland Revenue steps up its efforts to collect the tax it is owed. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been… Audio
Can my Australian wife get NZ superannuation? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
IRD moves to tackle 'zombie companies'
The tax department can soon provide information on tax debts to credit-reporting agencies.
Economic situation report with Liam Dann
New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann unpacks this week's economic news. Audio
How does an age-gap relationship affect finances?
If you're in a relationship with an age gap, it may affect your financial planning, particularly when it comes to retirement. Audio
Who does an age gap relationship mean for your finances?
If you're in a relationship with an age gap, it may affect your financial planning, particularly when it comes to retirement. Currently there are over 3000 people who are receiving NZ Super despite… Audio
Commercial real estate market gaining momentum
JLL NZ managing director says New Zealand looks like a good place to invest given more accommodative government policies and falling interest rates.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 October 2025
Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government; The latest bargaining meeting between Fire and Emergency New… Audio
