Money
The White House has embraced cryptocurrency, but at what cost?
Molly White runs Web3 is Going Just Great where she aims to educate non-experts of the scams, dangers, and pitfalls cryptocurrency. Audio
Which NZ listed companies are feeling tariff pain?
Global share markets have been shaken by new US tariffs - but some New Zealand companies have been particularly hard hit.
Job competition remains fierce, recruitment firm says
Beyond Recruitment says it saw its worst year of new job listings.
How a Christian radio broadcaster has become NZ media's quiet success
The country's main Christian broadcaster is revamping and expanding its output, even as its target market shrinks and pleasing a broad church is tough in times of polarisation.
Are surcharges a double-dip? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Liam Dann: inflation, tariffs and your KiwiSaver
Inflation is on the up. New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann is with Mihi to unpack what that means. Audio
'Weaken the product': The dispute over the A-League salary cap
The A-League is set to change a salary cap that is "no longer fit for purpose".
What population growth means for house prices
The country has grown by roughly two Hamiltons since 2018 - so what does that mean for the house market?
How do home loan rates compare to other countries'?
New Zealand home loan rates might be falling, but how do they compare to those of the rest of the world?
'Pebbles for penguins': You can now buy from tariffed-hit Heard Island
A waddle of penguins are resorting to rockonomics in the face of Trump's tariffs. Audio
'We got it wrong': KiwiRail apologises for refusing refunds after ferry disruptions
A Commerce Commission investigation found KiwiRail misled customers in the aftermath of 2023's disruptive ferry cancellations. Audio
Mary Holm's new book
Trusted financial journalist Mary Holm has a new revised edition of here 2018 bestseller Rich Enough? A Laid-back guide for every Kiwi. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent - we speak to Finance Minister Nicola Willis; the Commerce Commision has found… Audio
Major bank brings one-year fixed home loans below 5 percent
In recent days, ANZ, Kiwibank, BNZ and Westpac have all lowered their one-year rate to 4.99 percent.
KiwiRail under fire for ferry breakdown compensation
KiwiRail has fallen on its sword after the Commerce Commision revealed it potentially breached the fair trading act by leading customers to believe comspensation wasn't available after ferries broke… Audio
KiwiRail to compensate ferry users
The Commerce Commission has accepted legally binding commitments from KiwiRail to compensate customers impacted by ferry breakdowns in 2023. Interislander has also committed to updating its policies… Audio
Fears a proposed law change could affect NZ's biggest class action
Nikki Chamberlain, a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland Law School, warns the proposed changes could have serious consequences — not just for consumers and litigation funders, but for the… Audio
ANZ forecasts further OCR cuts to support economic recovery
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says the current uncertainty surrounding global trade is another headwind for New Zealand's recovery.
Callaghan Innovation may cut dozens more jobs
The entity confirmed consultation had begun to disestablish another 67 roles, bringing the total number of roles that could be axed to 107.
'About to be worthless': Air NZ expects $20m of credits to go unclaimed soon
"Some may have forgotten these, moved or found travel plans unfeasible," an investment adviser says.
