Cash
Hundreds of dollars of counterfeit notes found in Waikato
Hundreds of dollars of counterfeit notes have been palmed off in Waikato, with retailers being warned to keep a sharp eye out during the Xmas rush. Since October police say there's been seven… Video, Audio
Why you should be investing for the long term
Senior market analyst Jeffrey Halley joins the show to discuss interest rates and a number of other financial matters, including why New Zealanders should be putting their money in term deposits for… Audio
Frances Cook: How to find financial freedom
Author Frances Cook's new book on financial independence, Your Money, Your Future, is billed as a "real-life handbook to finding freedom on any income". She joins the show to discuss the new book and… Audio
Paper money on the way out
Paper money is slowly on the way out but retreating from cash services all together may have some repercussions for those who rely on it. Dr Claire Matthews is the Director of academic programmes at… Audio
Why coins will continue to stand the test of time
In his new book, When Money Talks: A History of Coins and Numismatics, Professor Frank L. Holt investigates the history of money in the form of coinage and the discipline that studies it, highlighting… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Richard Harman and Brigitte Morten
Among other topics this morning, our Weekend panellists will be looking at the tough Covid-19 decisions, the disappearance of cash in society, the Winston Churchill painting from Parliament and the… Audio
Difficult access to ATMS cited as reason less cash being carried
Difficult to access ATMs are being cited as a reason people are carrying less cash.
Just-released figures from the Reserve Bank show our use of notes is waning - but for those who would rather use… Video, Audio
How to break out of the 'toxic money mindset'
Psychologist Ashley Whillans has surveyed thousands of adults around the world about time and money. Unsurprisingly, most people focus too much on working and making more money, and not enough on… Audio
Economist: 'We've clearly not had enough policy stimulus'
Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell offers his analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement and explains why Kiwis need to be looking to stronger private sector investment in the long-term economic… Audio
Are coins a thing of the past?
There is a question mark over the future of coins due to the twin effects of digital technology and inflation reducing coin values. Andrew Clifford, president of the Numismatic Society of… Audio
Why you should always keep a $100 bill in your wallet
If you are the sort of person who keeps a $100 note in your wallet, you might be saving money without even trying. Professor Priya Raghubir from the NYU Stern School of Business joins the show to… Audio
Cash is king, but the monarchy's in trouble ...
Less than 40 percent of New Zealanders use cash at least three times per week. Audio
Question of the Day
Would you miss cash if it left for good ? when was the LAST time you used cash. Audio
Driver seriously injured after police chase ends in crash
A man has been seriously injured in a crash near Rotorua Airport not long after failing to stop for police.
A rough ride for UBER in Asia
The ridesharing app UBER is struggling to make much of an impact in Asia; QR codes spur a cashless revolution in China; and why the field of asteroid mining is so attractive for investors today. Audio
Survey finds two thirds of New Zealanders don't carry cash
A survey indicates more than two-thirds of New Zealanders don't carry cash anymore. Audio
Goodman Property says it's time to sell non-core assetts
Industrial and retail property investor, Goodman Property Trust, says it's a good time to be selling non-core assets and reducing debt, ahead of a property market correction that's sure to come at… Audio
The future of cash
Dr Claire Mathhews of Massey University talks about the future of cash. Audio
New Zealanders prefer cards to cash
An increasing number of New Zealanders prefer using cards to pay for everything and half don't expect to be using cash at all in ten years time. Audio