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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year, Six thousand doctors and dentists… Audio
How much worse is the economy than two years ago?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been under pressure, but how have things changed since the election? Audio
How much has the economy really changed in two years?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and the wider coalition Government have been under pressure since gross domestic product figures last week showed a sharper economic contraction than had been expected… Audio
Baby Boomers set to pass on $1.6 trillion of wealth
An expected $1.6 trillion is going to be passed down to younger generations over the next 30 years.
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant Part 2
In part two, a PWC receiver says businesses should be wary of making big up front investment in a climate of high insolvencies. Then, friends of the Onehunga Community House are taking a trip down… Audio
Cafe calls for more pathways to residency for workers
The cafe owner have sent an open letter to Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston.
Thousands protest flood-fraud in Philippines
The Philippine economy is estimated to have lost up to NZ$11 billion since 2023 due to corruption in flood control projects.
Investor confidence at its lowest in nearly five years
Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years. Greg Smith is an investment advisor at Kiwisaver provider Generate and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Vintage toy car collection sells to make family nearly $100,000
The auction of hundreds of toy vehicles attracted bids from across the globe. Audio
How much do you really need to retire in NZ?
How much do you really need to save for retirement? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
$50,000, $1m - or more? How much do you really need to retire?
A look at what might be the most effective way to figure out how much you.
Should you be paying commission on your KiwiSaver?
The way advisers are paid hasn't changed in the past 10-20 years, claims one provider.
Tasti recalls products over possible presence of 'metal pieces'
Items impacted include Smooshed wholefood balls, snack logs, chopped peanuts, Frooze Balls and nut bars.
Ask Susan: Am I paying capital gains tax in KiwiSaver?
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday19th September 2025
In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Audio
A KiwiSaver choice that could cost retirees almost $30,000
Savers might be costing themselves money.
Are you playing it too safe with your KiwiSaver?
As you get older, you're meant to take less risk with your investments - right? Well maybe - but maybe not. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Barbecue season heats up but so do the costs
Summer is just around the corner, and with it, barbecues will soon be getting scrubbed up and wheeled into place. Founder of Rum and Que seasonings Matt Melville spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What does a shrinking economy mean for your home loan?
Stats NZ said that gross domestic product dropped 0.9 percent in the June quarter, a steeper contraction than had been expected.
Crusaders fans question 40 percent spike in membership prices
Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. Crusaders fan Dick Tayler spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
