Money
The price of an airfare, explained
With Air New Zealand prices soaring, aviation commentator Irene King joins Emile Donovan to explain all the different components that make-up the price of a flight: from dynamic inputs like demand to… Audio
B416 lobby group supports govt plans for social media ban
A lobby group is pleased the government is making solid plans to try and ban social media for under-16s. B416 Co-Chair Anna Curzon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Young Hamiltonians on what they want from the Budget
As Budget 2025 fast approaches, what do young people what to see from the government? Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio
Over $160m in tax refunds still unclaimed, data shows
Most people who pay tax through the PAYE system have their income tax assessment automatically generated each year, which can result in an incorrect amount paid.
Opulomania: the addiction to buying luxury goods
The founder of a luxury mental health clinic in Switzerland says he's seeing a rise in 'opulomania'- an addiction to buying high-end goods. Audio
What should I do with my payrise? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Government puts $35m towards keeping drugs out of the country
In a pre-Budget announcement, Customs Minister Casey Costello says the extra funding would boost staffing and improve technology.
Good news for tenants, with more rentals, cheaper prices
More rental properties are available, and lower prices leave tenants $700 a year better off, on average.
Weekend Stuff: food storage tips and tricks
Rachael Quin is a professional housekeeper, cleaner and organiser and she's here to give you some tips about storing food now that produce and grub is becoming more expensive. Audio
Homeowner's daily power charges jumps 600%
The owner of a Marlborough Sounds property is facing a $3000-a-year bill for just 60 days of use.
Here's how much butter prices might still have to rise
Shoppers are turning away from butter as prices soar - and there's a warning retail prices could get another dollar higher.
Tough times for once-bustling shopping district
Retail owners and workers tell RNZ how Auckland's Newmarket is really doing. Audio
RBNZ governor 'can't recall' all details from Willis meeting
The Finance Minister met with Christian Hawkesby in the days leading up to former governor Adrian Orr's departure.
Capital spend to get boost in Budget
The money will be split across health, education, defence, transport, Christopher Luxon has said in a pre-Budget speech, because "keeping our word matters".
Your Money with Mary Holm
A listener asks: will the Government change its KiwiSaver contributions - and if so, how should it do it? Finance Minister Nicola Willis is not ruling out changes to the Kiwisaver subsidy. Should the… Audio
NZ Rugby's third financial loss in a row, explained
For the third year in a row, the game's governing body is in the red - so where's the money going, asks Jamie Wall.
Warehouse sales improve but profits down
Persistent discounting is one of leading contributing factors.
NZ Rugby reports $19.5 million loss
However, it is offset by a record level of income and revenue.
'Auckland is falling behind': Deloitte CEO says after survey
The countries biggest city is not performing on the global stage like it should, a new survey by Deloitte shows. Audio
Predator Free Wellington faces funding shortfall
Predator Free Wellington is facing a shortfall of $1.75 million a year, due to a drop in government funding. Environment reporter Kate Green took a tour of its workshop. Audio