Money
Borrowers snap up solar deals
Thousands of New Zealanders have borrowed from their banks to put solar power systems on their houses. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Households jumping on solar power - but what if you don't have a home loan?
A system could pay itself back in seven or eight years, chief executive of Rewiring Aotearoa says.
Is it time to ban traditional Lotto?
University of Auckland researcher says traditional Lotto could be changed into lottery bonds.
More than 700 Education Ministry staff to try win back lost pay
The staff had 10 percent of their pay deducted after a partial strike last year.
Last of the major banks hikes longer term mortgage rates
The changes bring ASB and Kiwibank into line with all other major banks, which have also bumped up rates in recent weeks.
Early-stage angel investment in start-ups grows for first time in years
Angel Association chief executive Bridget Unsworth said while cheques were slightly smaller more companies were getting seeded.
How you can buy a house in Herne Bay for less than $940,000
Standalone houses in the Auckland suburb, usually the country's most expensive area, have a median value of $3.03 million.
'Like getting divorced': Why is it so hard to unsubscribe?
Here's what you need to know to avoid multi-million-dollar subscription traps. Audio
Falling Bitcoin pulls KiwiSaver fund to bottom of the table
Morningstar has released its latest KiwiSaver survey, which shows that over the year, the best performer was Kernel's S&P Global Clean Energy Fund, up 59.9 percent.
How can a 24-year-old car increase in value by two-and-a-half times in a year?
A woman who was shocked to discover that her insurance company had increased the value of her car at renewal says it's a reminder to people to check what they are agreeing to.
Frances Cook: The year ahead for our finances
Independent financial journalist Frances Cook joins the show to discuss the outlook for the year ahead for our finances. Audio
Isn't there a better way to combat inflation than hiking interest rates? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Michelangelo foot sketch sells for record $45.7m at US auction
It's a new record for any work created by the Renaissance master.
Taranaki seabed mining declined by fast track panel
In a draft decision, the panel found there would be a credible risk of harm to marine life.
Charity may be forced to turn families away over high demand
The organiser of the Wellington charity supplying school stationery to families in need says they may be forced to turn people away. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: Should you buy gold?
Personal finance whizz Mary Holm is back for 2026 and today she's talking about investing in gold, silver and bitcoin. Audio
Popular footbridge saved but seismic work off the table
There's been a years-long fight over the City to Sea bridge that connects Wellington's waterfront to the central city.
Inland Revenue standing improves but frustrations persist
Inconsistencies, inflexibility and inexperienced staff continue to be an irritation for tax accountants, a new survey shows.
'Remove every barrier we can': Plea over school uniform expense
A charity says it's not just lower socio-economic households who are feeling the pinch. Audio
New data shows property flickers are back
New data shows Property flippers are back and are active in the market at a level not seen since before the GFC. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio