Money
Taxpayers 'flogging a dead horse': ACT pushes for sale of Pāmu
The party's agriculture spokesperson says selling the SOE is a "no-brainer" because it's been a drain on the public purse for years.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Money expert Mary Holm on the Kiwisaver fund choice that would have doubled your money if you'd invested in it two years ago Audio
Icehouse Ventures closes largest ever growth fund
More than 600 investors supported the new fund, ranging from angel investors, high net worth individuals, and a number of large institutional investors.
Coffee drinkers may soon be paying more for daily fix
Coffee drinkers could soon be paying more for their favourite brew. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Quantum computing poses risk to existing cybersecurity
New Zealand's biggest institutions, including government, banks and regulators are working to address an emerging risk to the security of digital assets and critical infrastructure posed by quantum… Audio
Documents reveal how close Dargaville Hospital came to closing
Documents released under the Official Information Act show just how close health officials came to shutting down Dargaville Hospital. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has been looking at the… Audio
$3.5m pricing gap opens up for highest and lowest suburbs in Auckland
Wellington and Christchurch also saw price differences exceeding $1 million last year, new data shows. Audio
Data shows huge gap in house prices between suburbs
House prices across the country are showing huge gaps - with some suburbs costing millions more than others. realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Simeon Brown lines up ED wait times, primary healthcare for fix list
The newly minted Health Minister says the buck will stop with him on delivering better healthcare for all New Zealanders.
KiwiSaver investors back higher minimum contributions, survey shows
However, they are reluctant to take the step themselves.
Parents weigh options as cost of school holiday programmes climbs
Many do not have the luxury of working from home or calling in grandparents so childcare is stressful and potentially expensive. Audio
Are savers leaving returns on the table?
Savers who keep their money in big bank accounts may be missing out on potential interest.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
'One day before unconditional': First-home buyer hit with surprise KiwiSaver bill
Sarah says it seems unfair she owes the money over a short stint she spent outside the country.
Rising production costs impact music festivals
Music lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to summer festivals across the motu. But rising production and artist costs along with dwindling ticket sales are proving challenging for promoters… Audio
'Nudies' help sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone
Wool prices might be rising at last but some farmers want sheep that don't even grow the fibre.
Here's how much falling interest rates might save you
The drop in interest costs for affected households could be dramatic, an economist says.
What you need to retire on
Thinking about how much money you might need to retire can be a scary prospect, particularly if you're already struggling to make ends meet while you're working. "FORO" or Fear Of Running Out is top… Audio
Chinese AI app DeepSeek causes market turmoil in US
A new Chinese AI app has caused market turmoil in the United States, but could potentially provide new opportunities for other countries looking to dabble in the industry. ElementX co-founder and… Audio
Kiwibank joins rate cuts
The six-month special rate drops from Tuesday from 6.15 percent to 5.99 percent.
