Money
David Seymour
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill, and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made… Video, Audio
Biggest bank cuts home loan rates
It will cut its 18-month fixed rate by 10 basis points to 4.89 percent, which the bank said was the lowest since April 2022.
Motorcyclists protest against Wellington's new parking fees
The council have put in fees of $1 per hour for Motorbikes to park in car parks, with a daily cap of $6. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, there's another change for the media landscape in Aotearoa with a new marriage between Trade Me and Stuff, employers and manufacturers are describing government moves to change the… Audio
Two months, no offers: Is Wellington's real estate market improving?
"Mine is currently listed for what I paid for it last year, despite all the improvements that I made to it..."
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, the government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice, the Energy… Audio
Seven sneaky ways to save power
An energy efficiency expert breaks down what you should be doing, and just how much you could save by doing them. Audio
The disruptor that's sent diamond prices tumbling
Lab-grown diamonds, indistinguishable from the mined kind, are flooding onto the market at a tenth of the price .
Aviary has doors removed in stoush over unpaid bills
An aviary at the Pūkaha - Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre has had its doors removed in a stoush over an unpaid bill for almost a quarter of a million dollars. Pūkaha board co-chair Mavis Mullins… Audio
How to save money on power this winter
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority says there are some energy-saving things that you can do that could help cut your bills, without denting your lifestyle too much. Money correspondent… Audio
Diamonds and their pearls moment
There are pros and cons ethically with mined and lab diamonds, but one certainly gives you more sparkle for your dollar. Audio
'No fault of our own': Couple left with $20,000 WFF debt
"Now they're taking $350 a fortnight out of our bank account .. we actually can't afford that," says Phoenix Ruka.
Money in transaction accounts costing New Zealanders billions
New Zealanders could be leaving their share of more than $1b a year on the table by keeping their cash in transaction accounts.
How do I know what to offer for a house - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions. Send them to susan.edmunds@rnz.co.nz
'The King didn't want to see waste': Why Charles currency is taking so long
The King's coins will circulate alongside Queen Elizabeth's coins. Audio
Rates rise down to 5.8% for Canterbury
The council previously signalled a rates hike of 15.5 percent in last year's 2024/34 Long Term Plan.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 May 2025
In today's episode, Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy, Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray… Audio
Is it time to lock in a longer home loan fix?
The Reserve Bank cut the OCR again on Wednesday, and banks are offering a range of terms just below 5 percent.
King Charles to be on NZ money from 2027
Big changes are coming to New Zealand's money as the Reserve Bank revealed photos of the new 10 cent coin that features the effigy of King Charles the third. The Reserve Bank's director of money and… Audio
Here's how much falling interest rates are helping first-home buyers
A drop in home loan rates over the past year is making a first-home mortgage hundreds of dollars cheaper each month.
