Money
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
Cost of food continues to climb, coffee up 25% in past year
The cost of food continues to climb with new Stats NZ figures showing some of the sharpest increases in staples like cheese, eggs and milk. Coffee Supreme's Chief Executive Andrew Low spoke to Corin… Audio
Secondhand Styling
If you want to re-decorate, you shouldn't have to re-mortgage. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design and decor on a budget and tags along on a thrift shop… Audio
Exporters to benefit from weak dollar, strong demand
That is despite a drop in prices for key agricultural products, including dairy, forestry and fruit.
Would Trump's 50-year mortgage work in New Zealand?
The US president wants his government to back half-century mortgages to address housing affordability. Is it really a solution? Audio
Retiree loses $250,000 in crypto con as scammers get 'extremely sophisticated'
New Zealanders are losing six-figure sums to scammers pretending to offer anything from jobs to cryptocurrency investments and technology support. Audio
Three players share record must-win $55m Lotto prize
Lotto NZ will release the locations of the winning tickets on Sunday.
Will I have to pay tax if I give my kids $150k? - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $55m richer on Saturday night
You may have a wishlist, but one financial adviser says there are a few things you should know.
Why Christmas barbecues likely to be 'pretty expensive endeavour'
The latest Grocery Supplier Cost Index showed an average annual increase of 2.5 percent in October.
Are you paying more for car insurance because of your gender?
The different prices for genders indicates there is a perceived difference in risk, an actuary says.
How long do you have to wait for Lotto winnings?
Lotto has hit a record $55 million this weekend - but how long might you have to wait for your money if you win? Turns out you might have to exercise a bit of patience before you dash out to buy… Audio
Real estate complaints hit record level
The Real Estate Authority's 2025 annual report noted a 35 percent increase in formal complaints in the year to June 30, to 487.
12 steps to fix KiwiSaver and NZ Super
Big changes to the retirement scheme have been recommended by the Retirement Commissioner. Audio
Why gender matters when it comes to car insurance
If you've asked for a car insurance quote recently, you may have been asked your gender. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds finds out why. Audio
How expensive is life in NZ really?
Deutsche Bank's Mapping the World's Prices report looks at the price of a range of items around the world, in US dollar terms.
Hungry customers paying more for fish and chips
The cost has risen 154 percent over the last 20 years. But according to Fresco Fisheries owner, it is still good value for money. Audio
Massey's $160 million vet school revamp opens its doors
The university paid for the upgrade, which includes the opening of a new teaching building three years ago. Audio
ComCom denies banks' request for collective negotiation over cash-in-transit
The Commerce Commission has declined a request by the Banking Association to negotiate collectively for cash-in-transit services with Armourguard.
How 'dark patterns' are ruining online shopping
Tactics like countdown timers and messages showing items fast running out stock when buying things online are being labelled insidious. Audio
