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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
How much tax do influencers pay?
When your income comes from sharing your life, that can be a problem.
'Stop being cautious': Chief economist urges households as OCR unchanged
Anna Breman says economy is recovering but unemployment remains high, wage growth modest.
Is this the return of the mover?
Homeowners becoming willing to brave the housing market and shift to a new property could be a positive thing for the economy, one economist says.
Are $7 blocks now normal? What's going on with chocolate
You weren't imagining it - Valentine's Day chocolate probably was more expensive this year.
The price of house insurance is dropping for some - others can't get it at all
Aucklanders may finally be getting some relief on their insurance premiums - but the same cannot be said for Wellington and Christchurch.
Consumer NZ says insurance premiums have dropped in Auckland
Consumer says insurance premiums have dropped in Auckland- but there's not such good news for people in Wellington and Christchurch. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking into it and… Audio
How much do you really need to retire early?
You've probably heard the warnings about retirement, but what if you want out early?
Retail confidence improves, but some shops are scaling back
Retail New Zealand says confidence is on the up, but some shops are scaling back their targets as they prepare for a slow recovery. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Housing market's 'tale of two islands'
The fortunes of sellers and house hunters in the South Island are rapidly diverging from their northern counterparts.
Can AI legally be an inventor?
The New Zealand courts are set to be challenged on whether AI can legally be an inventor.
Freightways sees first half profit lift as economy turns around
The company is seen as a bellwether stock, and owns brands including NZ Couriers, Post Haste, Big Chill Distribution and TIMG.
First cash rate announcement for new Reserve Bank governor
It's the official cash rate week. And, while not a lot is expected to happen to the rate itself, attention is going on what the Reserve Bank's new governor might have to say about it. Money… Audio
