Money
Where to now for Polytechs?
Te Pukenga is in the process of being wound up, with individual polytechs around the country working to show whether they can stand on their own. Audio
Investor takes on salespeople over 'cashflow positive' advertising
A high-profile property investor says he's found instances where claims were made that did not stack up.
KiwiSaver members' last chance to get $521 government contribution
This year's Budget meant the government will halve its maximum annual contribution to $260.72 for the next KiwiSaver year, which starts after Monday.
You can DIY your KiwiSaver, but should you?
Investors now want more connection and control over their funds.
How to get into the housing market with $80
This isn't the first time such a scheme has been attempted, but this time, there's a difference.
Will I have to pay for my wife's care? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
One job, 1000 applicants: Jobseekers' battle not improving
One woman told RNZ she is at breaking point after applying for jobs for over a year. Audio
IRD asks about capital gains tax, higher GST
Government spending will exceed revenue by 2061 prompting the IRD to look at the tax system.
Job market sluggish, jobseekers facing huge competition
Economists having been telling us survive til 2025', but so far this year things don't seem to have improved that much, particularly for those out of work. The job market is sluggish, with people… Audio
'Serious and far-reaching': Judge orders ex-exec of collapsed company to pay $1.2m
Carden Mulholland's lack of action during the collapse of CBL insurance group has landed him a steep penalty.
US says deal with Beijing will expedite rare earth exports from China
It comes amid efforts to end a trade war between the world's biggest economies.
Far North District Council to pay ex-CEO $210,000
The figure was revealed to RNZ via a Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request.
What's going on with home loan applications?
Mortgage brokers say banks are struggling to keep up with the more active property market.
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
The Vocational Education Minister says the surplus does not prove the organisation is viable.
Council passes Wellington's amended long-term plan
In October the plan was shot down and council started the amendment process.
Warning insurance 'white lies' can have big repercussions
A couple who tried to get two different instances of car damage fixed in one insurance claim had their claim declined and insurance cancelled.
Are coffee prices heading down? Don't hold your breath
Global coffee prices might have fallen but there's a warning that it might not mean you pay any less in your local cafe.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
Lending disclosure regulations threaten financial system - Banks
And they are calling for changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
Infrastructure Commission releases report into NZ's assets
The Infrastructure Commission's laid bare in a first report the state of the country's assets. The Commission's chief executive Geoff Cooper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio