Money
Health NZ to extend cost cutting measures for three years
Health New Zealand is extending its cost cutting for another three years, offering voluntary redundancies, and staring down a $700 million deficit. Health New Zealand Chief Executive Margie Apa spoke… Audio
Bus fares in Canterbury could increase to $8
Bus fares in Canterbury could increase from $2 a journey to $8 if NZTA advice is followed to the letter - but the regional council says it will do all it can to find ways to reduce the costs. ECan… Audio
Why the price of Christmas trees is going up
In some places, you could be looking at up to $100 for a tidy, shaped, two-metre pine. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 December 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister says unemployment is still expected to increase before it comes down and more work needs to be done if the government is going to meet its target to reduce the… Audio
Christmas tree prices vary throughout the country
It's been an expensive year, with rising costs hitting from every direction and Christmas trees aren't exempt. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more. Audio
Is it worth getting a solar power system?
It takes just five to eight years for a typical solar power system to pay for itself on a New Zealand home, experts say.
Does installing solar panels make financial sense?
Solar power has been in the news over the past week with the collapse of the country's best-known brand. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt to roll out plan to get beneficiaries into work
Beneficiary numbers are rising, and the government is rolling out a targeted plan for 70,000 job seekers to get into work. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston spoke to Corin Dann.
…Christmas Cheer that's not too dear!
Christmas Cheer that's not too dear! When the silly season hits, it doesn't mean being silly with our money. Katy Gosset talks to financial mentors about gift and food options that won't break the… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones & Shane Te Pou (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones & Shane Te Pou to discuss No Pay Day - the day that women in Aotearoa effectively begin working for free. Plus the reopening of… Audio
Mortgage adviser told to pay $87,000 for 'deception plan'
The couple borrowed $100,000 more than they admitted, and within months were having trouble paying their loan .
Open banking users must move to regulated government system
More than one million New Zealanders use unregulated open banking services every year.
Our property investment project is failing - why can't we use our KiwiSaver?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Black Friday Debt
With Christmas fast approaching, the pressure is on to start shopping. And it's hard not to be tempted by the idea of Black Friday sales or the option to buy now, pay later. Unfortunately, many people… Audio
Census 2023: Kiwi Indians earn more than the average NZer
An analysis of data from the 2023 Census reveals that Kiwi Indians earn more than the average New Zealander each year.
Solar panels '100% the future', despite company going into liquidation
It has become cheaper to own solar panels than lease them, like SolarZero offered, an advocacy group says.
Largest banks to take next step on open banking services
The four largest banks are ready to partner with third-party financial service providers to offer more open banking services to customers.
How much should a Christmas gift cost?
The festive season is fast approaching, but has the economic crunch lessened people's expectations? Audio
'Science sector falling behind': Nanogirl Labs pulls the plug
Cuts in government funding and sponsorship have led to the popular science education programme becoming unsustainable, its co-founder says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 November
On today's episode, Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to sack over 1000 IT employees, the Inquiry into the Covid-19… Audio
