Money
Who pays when the price tag is wrong?
When a Whanganui supermarket displayed some dodgy maths recently, a shopper said he should be able to choose to pay the lower of the prices.
Investors worry about political flipflopping as rents fall
Trade Me's latest rental price data showed nationally rents being asked on the site were down 3 percent in the year to a median $620.
Last major bank drops fixed one-year mortgage interest rate
Banks jostle for the best mortgage interest rate offers ahead of the Reserve Bank announcement next week where it's expected the official cash rate will drop.
Are there hidden risks to Facebook Marketplace?
New Zealanders are buying and selling everything from cabins and wedding bands to nappy cakes and cars on Facebook marketplace, as well as online auction site Trade Me. Money correspondent Susan… Audio
How switching banks could come at a cost
It has partly been driven by an increase in competition with "cash back" offers.
'Is this available?': How to use online marketplaces and avoid the scams
New Zealand's secondhand market could be worth an estimated $5.5 billion a year.
The razzmatazz of a bullseye sport
It's gone from a boozy pub game to a mega millions sport - darts' world tour is on in Auckland this weekend. Audio
How do banks calculate their mortgage rates?
Do the banks know something we don’t? Or are they just taking a punt, hoping to sign up a few more borrowers before their competitors do? Frances Cook joins Nights to explain. Audio
Another major bank cuts home loan rates
ANZ and BNZ cut their one-year speical rates earlier this week.
'It doesn't cost the government anything' - Wayne Brown calls for bed tax rethink
The government meeds to rethink its opposition to a bed night levy for Auckland, the mayor says. Audio
Number of people making losses on property highest since 2014
The number of people making losses when they sell their homes is at the highest level since 2014, property data firm Cotality says, and Auckland sellers are being hit particularly hard. Money… Audio
Are you investing in weapons used in Gaza?
A responsible investment platform says the amount of KiwiSaver money invested in weapons companies has increased 40.9 percent this year.
More people making losses when selling their homes
In the second quarter of this year, one in 10 home sellers made a loss, the highest proportion since 2014.
The true cost of the country's boom in failing businesses
New Zealand is on track for a record number of liquidations this year - again - but it's not all doom and gloom for Kiwi businesses.
A boom in businesses going bust
New Zealand is on track for a record number of liquidations this year - again - but it's not all doom and gloom for Kiwi businesses. Audio
Secondary school teachers to go on strike
Secondary school teachers around the motu have announced they will strike for the day next Wednesday, after pay talk with the govenrment stalled. They will double down in September if there's no… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13th August 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility; The local government minister has confirmed he'll be… Audio
Minister to take rates cap policy to Cabinet
Simon Watt says he is working at pace on the policy, which so far has recieved a mixed response around Parliament and councils. Audio
LGNZ on govt's rate capping proposal
The local government minister has confirmed he'll be taking a paper to cabinet before Christmas with a proposed model to cap rates. Local Government New Zealand President and Selwyn mayor Sam… Audio
Lessons from a divorce coach in a tough property market
Don't give up your job, know what you owe, and be careful living together after separating, a divorce coach says. Audio
