Money
More people living in cars, can't afford to rent - advocate
A freedom camping advocate said she's seeing more working people living in cars and vans than ever before because they simply can't afford to rent. Median rental prices have jumped nearly 30 percent… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
High-risk Kiwisaver funds: what are they and why it's worth considering them. Audio
Buy now pay later loans 'snowballing' into multiple loans - financial mentors
Financial mentors are concerned that buy now pay later loans are snowballing into major debt problems for some borrowers.
'Seems like a joke': ACC sends big bills to Kiwis working overseas
If you're working - even as an employee - in another country, you could still get an ACC bill.
Gail Maney seeks compensation after murder acquittal
Gail Maney spent 15 years in prison before being released on life parole for her part in the death of West Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys in 1989. Maney says it's never been about the money… Audio
House prices will stop falling soon - Corelogic
We're nearing the bottom of the market, research firm says.
Petrol stations using buy now pay later schemes for fuel
New payment methods have sparked a warning for struggling households.
Are small businesses doing it tougher than in the GFC?
Opinion - Small businesses are being squeezed from every side, and doing it tougher in some ways even than during the GFC, Antje Fiedler and Benjamin Fath write.
Calls grow for Reserve Bank to slash interest rates
But how does New Zealand's experience really compare to other countries?
Personal finance: How to invest when you're broke
Money expert Simran Kaur joins Kathryn to bust what she says is a big myth: that you need a lot of money to start investing. She says there are ways to do it, even if you're short on funds, and shares… Audio
Has the interest deductibility change actually worked?
New Zealand's rental market is cooling - but how much of that is due to the return of interest deductibility for investors?
Why does the new Dunedin Hospital cost so much?
New Zealand has some unique building challenges, experts say - but should a new hospital be one of them?
School holidays hit parents in the pocket
How much will the school holidays hit your pocket? First Up producer Mahvash Ikram went to the mall to find out. Audio
Wellington businesses look to adapt to economic situation
Wellington businesses are adapting and changing to meet grim economic times in the Capital. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio
Escalating cost to build new Dunedin Hospital in focus
The escalating costs for building Dunedin Hospital have highlighted what critics say are some unique challenges the country faces with big building projects. RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Property market: Is it really 'what are you waiting for'?
One property coach says people hanging back might miss their chance. Is that true?
The mall causing airport traffic problems
Auckland Airport's new Mānawa Bay mall is ritzy and glitzy, but only time will tell if people are bagging bargains, or just window shopping.
Why the Foodstuffs decision is bad news for shoppers - for now
There's potential bad news - at least in the immediate future.
Auckland Airport's new mall another irritant for airlines
Auckland Airport's new Manawa Bay mall is ritzy and glitzy but only time will tell if people are bagging bargains, or just window shopping Audio
Our groceries are officially more expensive than Australia, UK and Ireland
The study looked at a basket of groceries in the four countries earlier this year, New Zealand was also the most expensive when adjusted for wages.
