Money
Are these NZ's least-generous savings accounts?
A survey shows the main banks have a number of products that offer very little return. Audio
Is it worth having a savings account?
Some of New Zealand's least generous savings accounts are paying as little as 0.05 percent in interest. RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at what's available and spoke to Ingrid… Audio
KiwiSaver default rate to rise by one percent
The default KiwiSaver rate is slowly rising from 3%to 4% by 2028. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why 2026 is a 'Goldilocks year' for first-home buyers
Changes mean lenders are approving more home loans to buyers with low deposits, and some people might not realise they qualify. Audio
Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo on the pay equity committee
The select committee was set up following policy amendments made by the coalition government. Audio
Haven't I already paid tax on my pension? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions on pensions, KiwiSaver and retirement.
Odds narrow for imminent OCR hike despite high inflation
Inflation has lifted to 3.1 percent, but economists say recessionary slack means the Reserve Bank may delay any OCR hike until later in the year.
Start of the year can be a tough time financially for families
The start of the year can be a tough time financially for many families. Research this week has shown lots of us are already feeling stressed about everything from holiday costs to back to school… Audio
Retailers report disappointing sales figures for December
Retailers have reported a disappointing December for sales, saying they believe consumers are still keeping spending tight. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Rent drops for first time in a decade, data shows
Realestate.co.nz said, based on its data, the national average weekly rent was down 1.8 percent in 2025 compared to 2024.
What are your rights if rain has ruined your holiday?
Many New Zealanders' summer holidays ended as wild weather battered the North Island.
Unions to challenge FENZ restructure proposal at ERA
The unions say they will argue that they were not consulted properly by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Confidence returning to property market, REINZ says
It has released its data for December, which shows the national median price was up 1.4 percent year-on-year to $786,977. Month-on-month it was down 1.6 percent.
Financial literacy with Jared Hutcheson
From this year financial education is being included in the national school curriculum. It is a mandatory subject and will be taught from Year 1 to Year 10. Jarad Hutcheson is Manager for Westpac's… Audio
How your boss decides how much to pay you
More than 40 percent of employers use online guides to calculate salaries for familiar roles.
How to tackle new year financial stress
Financial mentors impart their advice for those feeling stressed about their holiday spending and back-to-school costs.
What first-home buyers are paying - and what they get
For the first time in ages, Auckland has been overtaken as the most expensive place to buy.
What are interest rates likely to do this year, and should you fix?
Borrowers might want to fix their home loans soon, forecasters warn. Audio
40,000 plates, 28,000 meatballs: Ikea breaks records
Auckland's Sylvia Park shop was the top-performing in the Ingka Group anywhere in the world for food sales.
