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Are you ready for retirement?
New Zealand financial writer Martin Hawes tells RNZ what he's learnt about getting set up for retirement. Audio
RNZ launches journalism scholarship programme
The programme includes five one-off scholarships worth up to $8000 each.
Martin Hawes: are you Retirement Ready?
New Zealand financial writer Martin Hawes has been planning for his own retirement. He didn't get it all right. In his new book Retirement Ready he writes about what he should have done. Audio
Redundancy payment cuts childcare rebates
But an expert says this was anticipated when the scheme was introduced.
I had a bad haircut, can I get a refund? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
US, Ukraine hold tense talks as mineral deal remains elusive, source says
A Treasury Department spokesperson also confirmed the discussions, calling them "technical in nature".
Stocks inch up, dollar eases; China strikes back at Trump tariffs
Gold prices hit another record high as a brutal week of market swings drew to a close.
NZ stocks fall again as market volatility continues
The New Zealand share market mimicked the global trend by falling sharply Friday, as markets seesaw amid global trade volatility.
Trade Minister speaks on US import tariffs
The government is shopping for business elsewhere as New Zealand exporters face three months in tariff limbo land. President Trump yesterday backed down suspending what he calls reciprocal tariffs for… Audio
Why is easter chocolate so expensive?
It's getting to that time of year where some of us may be adding the odd easter egg or in the trolley. But if you are one of those people, you may have noticed Easter chocolate has increased in recent… Audio
US stocks, dollar drop on lingering tariff worries, a day after relief rally
Markets have been roiled since Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs late on April 2.
Students struggle with loan and allowance application delays
StudyLink has processed more applications than last year, but thousands remain uncompleted. Audio
Will tariffs lead to the rise of Temu?
Experts suggest surplus stock could see online retail giants like Temu and Shein stepping up their activity in New Zealand.
An unwinnable war on the great enemy - the road cone
The government has declared a war on road cones, but the traffic management industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue it's already working on.
A rocky road for the battle against road cones
The Government has declared a war on road cones, but the industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue they're already working on. Audio
What do tariffs mean for kiwi online buyers and sellers?
The United States president has suspended reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, although the baseline 10 percent import tax on New Zealand goods still applies. In the world of online trade what does this… Audio
When will fixed home loan rates move?
Banks have shifted their floating rates in response to this week's official cash rate cut, but borrowers may have a little longer to wait before fixed rates move. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand stock exchange surged at opening on Thursday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, a boil water… Audio
Chinese brands may increase NZ marketing after US tariffs
With the US is clamping down hard on China with its tariffs, some commentators here are expecting some Chinese companies might increase their efforts to market to New Zealanders. Money correspondent… Audio
