Money
Why do public sector workers get paid $10 an hour more, on average?
Pay equity claims are probably only part of the reason why public sector pay has pulled ahead of the private sector in recent years, commentators say.
'Gut-wrenching': Advocates decry pay equity law changes
The change means 33 current claims, representing thousands of workers, will be dropped and must be started again. Audio
EMA on changes to pay equity
The Prime Minister says changes to the pay equity law could save the government billions of dollars, but the motivation isn't to pay for the budget. Employers and Manufacturers Association head of… Audio
Govt pushing through legislation ahead of Budget
Just over two weeks out from the Budget, the government's ramming through legislation it says could save billions of dollars. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
Locked up then locked out: How NZ's bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder
Analysis - There seem to be several things hindering ex-prisoners' access to banking.
The Panel with Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran. The trio discuss Nationals proposed social media ban for under 16s. Plus the Government halting all pay… Audio
Equal pay legislation overhaul: 'Government is putting a stop to progress'
Gail Pacheco says making these changes under urgency did not allow for appropriate consultation with affected groups. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 May 2025
In today's episode, the government is making it harder to make a claim for pay equity in a bid to cut costs, saying the current system is too loose, the consumer watchdog has released its annual… Audio
Consumer releases annual KiwiSaver survey
The consumer watchdog has released its annual KiwiSaver survey, with New Zealanders showing a growing level of satisfaction in their providers. Consumer's campaigns manager Sahar Lone spoke to… Audio
Govt makes it harder for pay equity claims
The government is making it harder to make a claim for pay equity in a bid to cut costs, saying the current system is too loose. Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Bank hires 80 new staff to speed up mortgage applications
One of New Zealand's biggest banks hopes to get it processing times down to days rather than weeks.
Ashburton mayor on user-pays model for Chch stadium
A proposal that Mid Canterbury residents pay more to attend events at the new Christchurch stadium has the backing of Ashburton's mayor. Ashburton District mayor Neil Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
MSD doesn't know if benefit sanctions leading people into work, says aim is compliance
The Ministry of Social Development says sanctions are for ensuring compliance with benefit obligations, rather than directly helping people into employment.
Why We Spend And How to Stop
Why do we spend more than we need to? Is it mood, FOMO, the desire to impress? Or maybe some tricky behavioural triggers we're not even aware of? Katy Gosset gets to the heart of the matter with a… Audio
Can you get married without breaking the bank?
One wedding planner has said the average cost of getting hitched in New Zealand is $87,000. But Fallon Broadley says in her experience, it's closer to $40,000, and there are secrets to cutting costs.
…'One-bank trap': Warning to all property investors
Some suggest working with a broker instead of dealing with banks directly.
'How he invests is completely different' - NZ fund manager takes lessons from a legend
There were plenty of lessons for local investors at Warren Buffett's annual shareholder meeting.
How does revolving credit actually work? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Changes to KiwiSaver?
This week the government announced plans to cut the operating allowance in this year's budget by $1.1 billion, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted at changes to KiwiSaver. Audio
Mainfreight expects to beat market exceptions
The company's full year result ended 31 March and will be released at the end of this month.
