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Formers MPs say pay equity changes should be repealed
An unofficial select committee run by ten former MPs from across the political spectrum has found that last year's pay equity changes should be repealed. The People's Select Committee on Pay Equity… Audio
Childcare costs could be set to rise
Parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year - and it may get worse.
Aussie move leaves Kiwi with tax credit bill
A New Zealander who has left for Australia says he's been hit hard by Inland Revenue "annualising" his income to claw back Working for Families credits. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
'Imaginary income' lands family $4000 Working for Families bill
"I believe many other Kiwis are being "ripped off" by this same rule," Kenneth says.
Leaders warn hardship could be pushing students out of uni
Student leaders are warning rising hardship could start pushing people out of university. Rayssa Almeida reports. Audio
Is it harder being a student in 2026?
Do modern students have it tougher? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Being a uni student is pricier than ever - is it worth it anymore?
Student support has risen 86 percent in the past two decades, but the cost of essentials has increased by 220 percent.
Minister Todd McClay discusses the latest US tariff threats
Businesses face huge uncertainty over Donald Trump's latest tariff threats. Audio
Uni ordered to return student's $8000 fees after she failed a paper
The student failed a paper she needed to get into a higher doctoral course.
My stepmother took the house - can I get a share? Ask Susan
What can you do if your stepmother sells the home your late father built and navigating the managed fund industry.
Soaring bills put households' spending on ice
Kiwibank has released new spending data which shows a tough end to the year for shops, particularly fashion retail.
NCDs trapping families in poverty - Pacific health expert
A senior Pacific health lecturer says non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, can trap families in cycles of poverty. Audio
Reserve Bank governor's warning to businesses
Anna Breman said inflation expectations have been rising among economic forecasters and businesses.
Consumer NZ urging govt to ban card surcharges
A consumer advocacy group is urging the government to stay the course and ban card surcharges. Surcharges on credit card and contactless payments are estimated to cost New Zealand shoppers up to 65… Audio
Changes made for renters living with pets
Things have officially got better for tenants with pets in the past couple of months. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Higher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay rises
Westpac's chief economist says all else being equal, pay rises this year will be lower.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse to share some tricks and tips on picking your Kiwisaver fund. Audio
Could your new neighbours lower the value of your house?
Some threats to a property's value can be controlled, and anothers not.
Warning for other investors after $11,000 in crypto lost
A man was targeted by scammers shortly after creating a cryptocurrency wallet who instructed him to open it and transfer the funds to them.
What are the tax rules for influencers?
Businesses can claim tax on their expenses - unless they're personal. But what if your business is influencing and your subject matter is your personal life? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been… Audio
