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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
How much would CGT have earned in recent years?
Labour has proposed a 28 percent capital gains tax on property. But how much would it have made in the past five years?
No Stupid Questions Wednesday 19 November 2025
No Stupid Questions Wednesday 19 November 2025 Audio
Promises and petitions: Social media stir-up outside parliament
The Education Minister has promised a group petitioning for the ban of social media for under 16s that change is coming.
What will the Uber decision mean for drivers' tax bills?
The Supreme Court has rejected Uber's appeal against an Employment Court decision that found four of its drivers were employees, not contractors.
Air NZ cabin crew may walk off job in strike action
Air New Zealand cabin crews could walk off the job next month over stalled pay negotiations, threatening summer travel plans. While the union has ruled out any action the week before Christmas, it… Audio
Spoken Feature: Thrift
This week Thrift is looking into decorating your home, without breaking the bank. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design on a budget and tags along on a… Audio
Scam Alert! What can we do to stop losing money to scammers?
A new report by Netsafe and the global anti scam alliance shows that New Zealand lost a record $3 billion to scams this year, which is up 30 percent from the prior year. In response the Government… Audio
Air New Zealand cabin crew vote to strike
Air New Zealand cabin crew have voted to strike, but it's not clear when or for how long. E Tu Union spokesperson Michael Wood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Food prices continue to rise, up 4.7% in year to October
Food prices keep climbing, up 4.7% in the year to October, according to Stats NZ latest data. Rayssa Almeida reports Audio
The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances
Hardship withdrawals have increased substantially in recent years as cost-of-living pressure has gone on households.
Countdown on for Ikea opening in Auckland
The countdown is on until Ikea opens its doors in New Zealand. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been checking it out and asking what it means for other shops. Audio