Money
Thousands of bank accounts closed, transferred to Inland Revenue
Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue. Audio
Police probe construction company boss accused of taking thousands
The company's director Hemi Arapeta Tiopira has not responded to RNZ's multiple requests for comment.
Inland Revenue's unclaimed millions
Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Electricity prices rise at fastest rate since the 1980s
Annual electricity prices have risen at their fastest rate since the late 1980s, pushing inflation to 3 percent. Consumer NZ's Powerswitch Manager, Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inflation rises to 15-month high of 3 percent
Inflation has risen to a 15-month high of 3 percent, driven largely by increases in essential household expenses. Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Another bank cuts interest rates
ASB has cut a number of its fixed-term home loan rates.
Inland Revenue says tax crackdown paying off
Tax department details arrest warrants, bank account deductions that have pulled in almost $12 per $1 spent.
Why is inflation still hurting so much?
The price rises might feel a lot sharper than that headline number suggests.
Government compromises on consumer finance law change
The amendment included a retrospective fix that would see banks avoid a blanket penalty over disclosure breaches between 2015 and 2019.
Inflation rises to highest level in a year
The annual inflation rate is up to 3% amid rising food and housing costs.
How long is food safe after 'best before' dates?
New Zealand households are wasting an average $1300 each per year on unused food, and misunderstanding of best before dates may be part of the reason. Audio
NZ loses around $3b in wasted food every year
New research shows people are still confused about the dates on food labels, and it's potentially costing us a lot of money. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Where have all the children gone? The dropping numbers of kids in cities
The number of children living in central Auckland and Wellington has dropped sharply - is the housing market to blame?
Inflation expected to hit 15-month high
Strong food prices, rates, and power and transport costs continue to squeeze household budgets.
How effective is the Disputes Tribunal?
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy joins Jim to talk about the tribunal's powers. Audio
Do I need health insurance - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
How much is a house in a desirable school zone worth?
Want to live close to a popular high school? Expect to pay a lot more for it.
What can you do if you have rate regrets?
If you fixed your home loan rate a while ago, you might have mixed feelings as you watch interest rates fall. They'll probably be lower for a while to come, but if you're missing out on the savings… Audio
Paid firefighters set to go on strike on Friday
Paid firefighters are walking off the job for one hour on Friday amid stalled negotiations with their employer Fire and Emergency New Zealand. National Secretary of the New Zealand Professional… Audio
Relationship between senior doctors and govt at crisis point
The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
