Money
Homeowners under-insuring as premiums go up
Homeowners are under-insuring their houses, ratcheting up their excesses and using savings to help cover "shocking" increases to their insurance premiums. Kate Newton reports. Audio
MPs need to stop turning down payrises - former cabinet minister
A former cabinet minister says MPs need to stop turning down payrises and take what they're offered. It's been six and a half years since Members of parliament got a pay bump. Jacinda Ardern… Audio
Pull the otter - disbelief at possible zoo closure
New Plymouth ratepayers are being asked to choose between closing the much-loved Brooklands Zoo or funding up to nine million dollar of upgrades. Most of the work is required to meet regulatory… Audio
How much are people currently paying for a cup of coffee?
It's the daily caffeine hit many of us can't live without, but like everything else, prices seem to be creeping up for a cup of coffee. Visual journalist Nick Monro went to ask people what they're… Video, Audio
Cost of living crisis felt by charities set up to help those most in need
The cost of living crisis is being felt nationwide, but nowhere more so than some of the charities set up to help those most in need. Just this week the disability not-for-profit "StarJam" which has… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about some quick tricks with numbers to help with Kiwisaver and almost any investing. She runs through what the "Rule of 72 and dollar cost averaging" is and how it can help… Audio
Public sector jobs on the line as Government looks to save money
Mass voluntary redundancies are on the cards as the Ministry for Social Development looks to cut costs as part of the Coalition Government's drive to save money.
Meanwhile the scale of potential job… Audio
Hawke's Bay leaders call for more funding to rebuild roads and bridges damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle
Hawke's Bay leaders are calling for more government funding to rebuild roads and bridges that were extensively damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
A meeting was held on Wednesday between the Prime Minister… Audio
Cost of living: What have people given up spending on?
The situation for pet owners may be related to cost of living pressures and this week we've heard about charities struggling to stay afloat as Kiwis pull back their spending. Georgie Hannifin asked… Video, Audio
The KiwiSaver gap between men and women
Concerning differences have been exposed in new research.
Funding shortfall halts cathedral project
Skyrocketing costs are affecting work at the country's oldest stone church.
Kiwis take advantage of record gold prices, cash in investments
Gold has historically held up well in times of high inflation, market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
'App tax' confuses accommodation providers
Small accommodation providers are set to be booted off at least one big booking platform if they don't meet new tax requirements that kicked in yesterday. Audio
New financial year sees change in benefit payments
A new financial year has begun and with it comes a change in benefit payments, with a number of payments to New Zealand households increasing.
There has been criticism from some sectors that benefit… Audio
Property listings back to normal after years of low numbers
New property listings are back to normal according to realestate.co.nz after years of unusually low listings.
That's despite high interest rates and high inflation.
In March, new listings were up… Audio
Former crisis negotiator's top tips for securing a deal
Lance Burdett knows how to talk criminals down - and says when asking for a raise or buying a house, many of the same principles can be applied.
Australia: Armourguard yet to accept or reject financial lifeline
In Australia, crisis talks on the future of cash deliveries to banks and supermarkets are going down to the wire. The cash transit company Armourguard is yet to accept or reject a financial lifeline… Audio
Lower interest rates near, Reserve Bank hints
The tide is turning on inflation, and RBNZ governor Adrian Orr says "we're now in a much happier space". Audio
Shoppers still waiting to see savings on fruit and vegetables
Supermarket shoppers say they're holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables, after the announcement that prices have fallen.
Woolworths New Zealand says better growing conditions are to thank… Audio
Government to release budget policy statement
The Government's budget policy statement will be out on Wednesday.
Expectations are that it will highlight an economy going backwards, and hint at a delay in reaching surplus and more borrowing.
RNZ… Audio