Money
Westpac becomes latest bank to cut rates
The bank's one-year home loan rate is in line with BNZ and ANZ.
Rolleston 1080 bait factory sold at a loss
The West Coast Regional Council sold its controversial Rolleston 1080 factory last year for $70,000 under valuation, records show.
Midday Essentials for Thursday 2nd October 2025
In today's episode, the Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel; The… Audio
How do our 1 percenters compare to the rest of the world?
New Zealand's richest people are worth at least $4.375 million as an individual and $8.727m as a household.
Auckland Airport in midst of multi-billion-dollar transformation
Auckland Airport is in the midst of a multi-billion-dollar transformation it says will set New Zealand up for the future. Auckland Airport CEO Carrie Hurihanganui spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Biggest bank cuts interest rates
The country's biggest bank has moved to match BNZ with a one-year home loan rate below 4.5 percent.
Firefighters to strike in mid-October
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has announced all firefighters will walk off the job for one hour in mid-October over pay. Union national secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What makes a New Zealand '1 percenter'
New data shows what you need to be among the country's richest people.
How much money do you need to be a '1 percenter'?
The "1 percent" is often used as shorthand for the wealthiest people on the planet. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How the cost of living hits for New Zealanders with blindness
It's Blind Low Vision month - First Up talks with music teacher Josaiah Fue about the cost of living and Dan Shepard how the Blind Low VIsion NZ is raising awareness. Audio
TradeMe's latest listings with Emma Bacon
This week on TradeMe - a Mk1 Escort Rally car and a house that comes with a million dollar Rolls Royce. Audio
How could a 100% tariff affect NZ's film industry?
Trump and his tariffs are the lead characters in a drama that could have serious consequences for Aotearoa's film industry. Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on all films produced overseas… Audio
Trump repeats threat of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films
Donald Trump has repeated his threat to impose a one hundred percent tariff on foreign movies - a threat that economists say will be hard to follow through with. Economist Eric Crampton spoke to… Audio
Unions call for return of electricity generators to public ownership
The electricity market should be treated as a public utility that serves the interests of workers, Council of Trade Unions president says.
Fast food operator Restaurant Brands receives full takeover offer
Restaurant Brands operates the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Carl's Jr. brands in New Zealand.
Empty shops on the rise in main centres' streets
New data from Colliers confirms what many shoppers have noticed - there are a lot more empty shops in our main centres' streets. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What building owners think about the earthquake law change
The government estimated the planned law change will save $8.2 billion across the country. Audio
Southern Cross posts $56.9 million deficit for year ended June
The Southern Cross Health Society continues to make record returns to members, though insurance premiums will rise as costs have left the society's insurance business in the red.
What's up with the Napier Woolworths diagonally opposite?
The continued existence of the supermarkets so close to each other has raised plenty of questions. Audio
