Money
'Petrified': Woman with $70k student loan debt too afraid to return home
New Zealanders who moved overseas without paying their students loans are living with skyrocketing debt because of compounding penalties and interest. Audio
IRD using 'stand over tactics' for student loan repayments
Some former students now living overseas have told Checkpoint they are too scared to come home because they could be arrested for being behind in payments, with heavy penalties adding up. Students… Audio
Locum doctors cost to plug staff shortages could reach $200 million
The amount of money Health NZ is spending on locum doctors to plug staff shortages is increasing and could reach $200 million this year. Checkpoint has obtained figures that show the spend on fill-ins… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm - Helping or Hindering Kiwisaver
Today Mary is talking about Kiwisaver and how the Government can either hinder or help the scheme. Audio
Six million customers affected by Qantas cyber attack
Qantas is dealing with the fallout of a massive cyber attack, affecting six million customers. Aura Information Security general manager Patrick Sharp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why taxpayer-funded organisations should be wary of gifts
Why is it so important for taxpayer-funded organisations to be weary of accepting gifts? Transparency International New Zealand chief executive Julie Haggie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Shocked': Owner hit with $1400 fee to have three dogs
The consent fee was on top of the three charges of $90 to register each dog.
Former Reserve Bank acting governor appointed to its board
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has approved the appointment of Grant Spencer for a five-year term to fill one of two vacancies.
Kiwis consider ditching insurance as prices soar
Stats NZ figures show at March last year house insurance was up almost 25 percent, contents insurance up about 28 percent and car insurance up almost 23 percent. Audio
Bank failure compensation scheme begins - what you need to know
Explainer - New Zealand's depositor compensation scheme takes effect from Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.
Revealed: How much supermarket prices have gone up since 2022
Over the last three years, Checkpoint has been tracking a weekly shop from the same suburb at a Woolworths and PAK'nSAVE supermarket. Audio
Review into Whānau Ora commissioning funding terms released
The review will be led by Doug Craig, director of the RDC Group consultancy, who recently investigated concerns raised about Manurewa marae.
Where to now for Polytechs?
Te Pukenga is in the process of being wound up, with individual polytechs around the country working to show whether they can stand on their own. Audio
Investor takes on salespeople over 'cashflow positive' advertising
A high-profile property investor says he's found instances where claims were made that did not stack up.
KiwiSaver members' last chance to get $521 government contribution
This year's Budget meant the government will halve its maximum annual contribution to $260.72 for the next KiwiSaver year, which starts after Monday.
You can DIY your KiwiSaver, but should you?
Investors now want more connection and control over their funds.
How to get into the housing market with $80
This isn't the first time such a scheme has been attempted, but this time, there's a difference.
Will I have to pay for my wife's care? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
One job, 1000 applicants: Jobseekers' battle not improving
One woman told RNZ she is at breaking point after applying for jobs for over a year. Audio
IRD asks about capital gains tax, higher GST
Government spending will exceed revenue by 2061 prompting the IRD to look at the tax system.
