Money
Small businesses not seeing OCR flow-on effects - survey
Small business owners say they're yet to see any positive flow on effects from as pessimism about the economy rises.
Dental Council charges extra levy to cover sharp rise in disciplinary cases
The council acknowledges the stress of the cost of living crisis but it had no other option.
Supermarket experts say no clear player to increase competition
Supermarket experts say there is no clear player waiting in the wings to rev up competition for cheaper groceries. That's despite Finance Minister Nicola Willis name dropping Costco in her… Audio
Westpac calls for compulsory Kiwisaver for over 65's still working
Westpac wants the government to consider making employer Kiwisaver contributions for workers over 65 years old compulsory. Right now when an employee hits 65 employers dont have to keep making… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 28 August 2025
In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost… Audio
Is it fair to stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65?
Employers opting to stop contributing to their staff's KiwiSaver accounts when they turn 65 may be costing them thousands of dollars. Audio
Gender pay gap drops to lowest level since 1998: Stats NZ
New figures from Stats NZ show the gender pay gap has dropped to 5.3 percent in the June Quarter 2025, its lowest level since 1998. Advocacy group Mind the Gap co-founder Dellwyn Stuart spoke to… Audio
Workers over 65 lose out as employers stop KiwiSaver contributions
Older workers may be losing thousands of dollars with employers opting to stop their KiwiSaver contributions when they turn 65. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Average time to save a house deposit down to 10 years
That's lower than the almost-14 years required in 2021, but still above the long-term average of 9.1 years.
Accountants divided on IRD information-gathering power repeal
The section of law that gives Inland Revenue the power to request information for the purpose of tax policy development is to be repealed.
How did gender pay gap get smaller?
New Zealand's gender pay gap has narrowed to its lowest level on record - and one economist says some sectors have contributed more to the improvement than others.
Money: House price debate + the increasing cost of insurance
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds joins Kathryn to look at the discussion this week of what the nation wants out of house prices following new data that shows they're stuck. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered… Audio
'They suggested we wear more clothes': Households hit with huge power bills
A woman who was told by a power company that she should put on more clothes is just one of hundreds of Kiwis who told RNZ they are struggling with power bills this winter. Audio
Families struggle as power and gas prices up
Winter is traditionally a rough time of year for power bills, but this year they're hitting some families extra hard. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The essential item that's 900% more expensive than in 2000
Climate change and the cost of increasing weather events are pushing up the cost.
Tax changes for new migrants, remote workers, and those with solar powers systems
The Revenue Minister says the bill is aimed at boosting the economy, helping businesses grow, and making it easier for skilled people to live and work here.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26th August 2025
In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the… Audio
Are relationship property laws working?
Law Commission recommendations included changes that would mean a partner was not necessarily entitled to half the family home. Audio
Experts call for overhaul of relationship property laws
Legal experts are calling for the government to revisit Law Commission recommendations for the overhaul of relationship property laws. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
