Money
Shoppers finding cheaper grocery prices at local markets
Shoppers looking for alternatives to filling the trolley at the supermarket are heading to local markets for cheaper prices. As part of RNZ's Pinch Point series on the cost of living, Bill Hickman… Audio
Midday Pod
In today's episode, the global tech giant Amazon says it is finally launching its much-hyped Auckland data centres, four years after first announcing the plan; The New Zealand First leader, Winston… Audio
How Wellington shoppers are saving money at markets
And what they might being going without in tough economic times.
More than 36,000 nurses walk off the job
A estimated 2250 procedures, 3600 first specialist appointments and 8000 follow-ups will be postponed due to the strike, Health NZ says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 September 2025
In today's episode, after a seven year ban on foreign buyers put in by the Labour/New Zealand First coalition of 2017, the government is opening up the property market to a small group of wealthy… Audio
How many $5 million houses are there in NZ?
Wealthy foreign buyers on the so-called Golden Visa are being given the green light to buy a house in New Zealand - if they spend $5 million. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What sort of houses will foreigners be able to buy?
Houses in Devonport, Matakana, Remuera and Rodney, an apartment in Tauranga and large plots of land are among the properties that foreign buyers might be able to buy under new rules.
Thrifty Road Trip
Who doesn't love a road trip? But any kind of holiday can be pricey. Katy Gosset heads off on her own thrifty roadie, staying with friends. She gets their tips for a low-cost holiday and meets some… Audio
Are we really being ripped off at the till?
NZ Herald Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann says the issue isn't that New Zealanders are overcharged, but that we simply don't earn enough. Audio
What's going on with the Reserve Bank?
Explainer - What on Earth is going on with the Reserve Bank and who is involved in the saga? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025
In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Audio
Sounds Air on govt support for regional airlines
The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue and will help some struggling regional airlines but warns it won't solve everything. Sounds Air managing director Andrew Crawford… Audio
Overseas holiday or the dentist? Many Kiwis juggling costs
A new car, an overseas holiday, or just a trip down the road, to the local dentist, a list of luxuries many can no longer afford. Reporter Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Farmers warned about lack of insurance cover for fines under the RMA
Farmers are being told they are on their own when it comes to potential breaches of the Resource Management Act.
Regional Infrastructure Fund $30m loaned to small airlines
The government will lend $30m to regional airlines struggling with rising costs. First Up talked with Billie Moore from the Airports Association Audio
Finfluencer’s plan to turn one-year-old into millionaire by 65
Aussie mum Queenie Tan says a lot of people laugh in amazement and are curious when they hear her plans to turn her one-year-old into a millionaire.
Cost of living taking toll on pensioners - retirement commissioner
New statistics are a wake up call for people who are young and middle-aged. Audio
Can I leave a child out of my will? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Queenie Tan: The Finfluencer Making Personal Finance Fun
Queenie Tan is a 'finfluencer', making a living sharing her top tips for building wealth - regardless of whether you have $5000 to invest or just $5. Audio
Elderly hit hard by cost of living crisis
This week an RNZ survey showed even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling as rates and insurance costs increase. Audio
