Money
Biggest bank cuts interest rates
The country's biggest bank has moved to match BNZ with a one-year home loan rate below 4.5 percent.
Firefighters to strike in mid-October
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has announced all firefighters will walk off the job for one hour in mid-October over pay. Union national secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What makes a New Zealand '1 percenter'
New data shows what you need to be among the country's richest people.
How much money do you need to be a '1 percenter'?
The "1 percent" is often used as shorthand for the wealthiest people on the planet. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How the cost of living hits for New Zealanders with blindness
It's Blind Low Vision month - First Up talks with music teacher Josaiah Fue about the cost of living and Dan Shepard how the Blind Low VIsion NZ is raising awareness. Audio
TradeMe's latest listings with Emma Bacon
This week on TradeMe - a Mk1 Escort Rally car and a house that comes with a million dollar Rolls Royce. Audio
How could a 100% tariff affect NZ's film industry?
Trump and his tariffs are the lead characters in a drama that could have serious consequences for Aotearoa's film industry. Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on all films produced overseas… Audio
Trump repeats threat of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films
Donald Trump has repeated his threat to impose a one hundred percent tariff on foreign movies - a threat that economists say will be hard to follow through with. Economist Eric Crampton spoke to… Audio
Unions call for return of electricity generators to public ownership
The electricity market should be treated as a public utility that serves the interests of workers, Council of Trade Unions president says.
Fast food operator Restaurant Brands receives full takeover offer
Restaurant Brands operates the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Carl's Jr. brands in New Zealand.
Empty shops on the rise in main centres' streets
New data from Colliers confirms what many shoppers have noticed - there are a lot more empty shops in our main centres' streets. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What building owners think about the earthquake law change
The government estimated the planned law change will save $8.2 billion across the country. Audio
Southern Cross posts $56.9 million deficit for year ended June
The Southern Cross Health Society continues to make record returns to members, though insurance premiums will rise as costs have left the society's insurance business in the red.
What's up with the Napier Woolworths diagonally opposite?
The continued existence of the supermarkets so close to each other has raised plenty of questions. Audio
Residents fundraising for speed camera to deter boy racers
There's concern some of the drivers are using the narrow roads between Lyttleton Harbour bays as a race track. Audio
Charity that's clothed thousands in need forced to close doors
The founder says they have tried everything to stay afloat, but funding has always been an issue. Audio
Feeling wealthier? Here's how much household net worth has lifted
Stats NZ has released its latest household net worth data for the three years to June 2024.
What you need to know about influencers and gambling
Four Kiwi social media influencers have been slapped with big fines by the Government gambling regulator. The fines are for breaching our rules; it's illegal for overseas gambling sites to advertise… Audio
Gen Z to inspire reshaped banking industry - report
The way banks operate is in for some changes with sweeping regulatory reforms, digital innovation and the changing customer expectations, law firm Chapman Tripp says.
