Money
On rate capping, lessons from across the Tasman
As rate payers feel the pinch, plans for rate capping offer welcome relief. But councillors here and across the Tasman have warnings. Audio
'Today is a good day': Parliament reacts to OCR cut
Cries of celebration from the government benches were heard at Parliament today, following the Reserve Bank's cut to the Official Cash Rate.
New scheme aims to cut out supermarkets, source local produce
A new scheme aims to cut out supermarkets and get the fruit and vegetables grown next door or down the road onto people's plates. A group of charities in Wellington is working to source produce direct… Audio
'Illustrates the uncertainty': Reserve Bank on cutting cash rate to three-year low
The central bank shaved another 25 points off but once again the rate-setting body could not reach consensus on the decision.
As it happened: High schools close as teachers hold one-day strike
High school teachers are joining picket lines as they call for a better government offer. Audio
Another interest rate cut looks likely today - but how will the Reserve Bank decide?
The Reserve Bank's former assistant governor and head of economics at the Reserve Bank lays out what's involved. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20th August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday; A blind New Zealander has launched… Audio
Reserve Bank expected to cut OCR
The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday. Mortgage broker Glen McLeod spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
How does the Reserve Bank make OCR decisions?
The Reserve Bank will update the official cash rate (OCR) on Wednesday afternoon. But have you ever wondered how it goes about making the decision? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin… Audio
Future of Nelson Provincial Museum's new storage facility uncertain
The museum's existing building has been deemed not fit for purpose. Audio
What will encourage NZers to have more babies?
New population data has confirmed that New Zealand will need to rely more on migration to offset an ageing population in the coming decades.
'High trust' Covid approach led to fraud cases, tax expert says
Inland Revenue said an Auckland woman had been sentenced to two years' prison on tax fraud charges.
Rates, debt hot topics as mayor, challenger square off in Gore
It's a two horse race with a former councillor and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Audio
Supermarket basics cost increase putting squeeze on budgets
If you've popped to the shops recently for a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, chances are you paid a lot more for these basics than you might have even a year ago. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Thinking about solar? Here are questions to ask
The first step is making sure your roof is suitable, says the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
Why even switching to the basics won't avoid food price rises
The combined cost of a loaf of sliced white bread and bottle of standard milk have risen from $4.35 in 2006 to $6.58 today.
Feeding A Crowd
How do you feed a lot of people for not much money? Who better to ask than the folk at The Bowling Club, a Dunedin community eatery that serves up 700 low-cost meals every day. They've got cheap bulk… Audio
Is your KiwiSaver invested in weapons companies?
Mindful Money chief executive Barry Coates said many New Zealanders might be unpleasantly surprised that their money was being invested in companies producing weapons that could be used in conflicts… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Do more expensive KiwiSaver funds give a better return?
We've done the maths to see if paying higher fees for your KiwiSaver is worth it. Audio
