Money
The catch in National's KiwiSaver plan
The policy should add a lot to retirement funds, but it has one problem that needs fixing, a KiwiSaver provider says. Audio
Some KiwiSaver providers say there’s a catch in National’s plan
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking some KiwiSaver providers who say there's a catch in National's latest policy announcement. Audio
KiwiSaver provider calls for increased contribution to be compulsory
National says if re-elected it will gradually increase the default contribution rates to 6 percent each by employers and employees. Audio
Changes to KiwiSaver promised by National
National has entered campaign mode, debuting its first new election policy in a bid to revitalise its flagging support in the polls. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Melissa… Audio
National promises to raise KiwiSaver contributions
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia. Business New Zealand's Catherine Beard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
Who's really paying for 'incredibly aggressive' cash back competition?
Cash back incentives have become the key way that banks attract new customers in recent years.
Competition between banks fighting for home loan customers
Competition is picking up between the banks as they fight for home loan customers. But it looks different these days - where once we saw them slashing rates aggressively, now they use cash back offers… Audio
Investors digest AI chip giant Nvidia's results
The mood lightened on global markets overnight as investors digest the latest forecast-beating results from AI chip giant Nvidia. Business reporter Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government eyes up privatising Lotto
Newsroom.co.nz National Affairs editor Sam Sachdeva has been reporting on the potential sale and speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
It's time to talk about your money now, personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse and today she's going to address some of your feedback. Focusing on home ownership versus renting and investment… Audio
Butter prices falling at global auction - why not in shops too?
Dairy prices fell for the 7th time in a row at last night's Global Dairy Auction with butter - a hot topic of conversation this year - falling 7.6%. When prices were on the up a few months ago, the… Audio
AFT Pharmaceuticals' revenue up a third on last year
The business is the largest generator of revenue and profit in Australian.
One bank says it's the only one to pass on full OCR cut
Since the Reserve Bank began reductions to the official cash rate 15 months ago, it has dropped from 5.5 percent to 2.5 percent.
The different investing strategies of over-60s and under-30s
Overall, confidence is improving and investors are becoming more accustomed to global uncertainty, a new survey shows.
Households could turn to debt over busy Christmas time
A nationwide survey by accounting software firm MYOB, showed 35 percent expected to feel financially better off in a year's time and 24 percent believed they would be worse off.
What happens to your KiwiSaver when you die?
Until now, different providers have had different approaches to distributing investments. Audio
What happens to KiwiSaver funds when someone dies?
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks into what happens to a person's KiwiSaver when they die. Audio
'If you don't tax the rich, the rich will squeeze you out'
British economist Gary Stevenson tells 30 with Guyon Espiner fire engines aren't coming to fix the New Zealand economy.
This holiday season may be a merry thriftmas for many
The festive season can be a costly time of year, from hosting a Christmas lunch to buying presents for the family. Katy Gosset, host of RNZ's Thrift podcast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The cost of living that stole Christmas
A mother of three says it makes her sad to see her children accepting there could be no presents this year. Audio
