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Savvy Students: Healthy Eats
If you think student flats survive on beer and not much else, think again. Katy Gosset talks to savvy students who are debunking that stereotype. She learns some healthy hacks and meets one Dunedin… Audio
Surcharges for PayWave to be banned
"Shoppers will no longer be penalised for their choice of payment method, whether that's tapping, swiping or using their phone's digital wallet," Commerce Minister Scott Simpson says. Audio
More overseas building materials allowed in NZ
A new building product specifications document will be released on Monday.
Downsizing and how to avoid the pitfalls
John Gray discusses the potential risks of downsizing and what needs to be considered when opting for an apartment. Audio
'Brought to its knees': Why NZ can't shake the recession
Kiwis were told to "survive til 25" for the economy to pick up - but now one major bank economist says it's probably going to be 2026 before any real improvement happens. Audio
Economic recovery: a tale of two islands
A new report out this morning from Kiwibank shows a widening gap between the North and South Islands. Audio
Is there any way to make a pre-nup 100 percent certain? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions
Temporary solution cuts Havelock boil water period from years to months
The council previously said the boil water notice would last until a new $14 million permanent treatment plant was completed in 2028.
Supermarkets still making pricing errors - Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ says supermarkets are still making pricing errors, despite increasing pressure and scrutiny on them. This week the consumer watchdog has been calling for harsher penalties for breaches of… Audio
Government forcing people to pay court fines by clamping cars
The Government has come up with a new way to force people to pay their court fines, they will clamp and seize cars. Bailiffs will be able to work out who owes money to the court with new handheld… Audio
Westpac joins others in cutting house price forecast
While property market activity has picked up through the first half of this year, house prices have not moved much.
Four common supermarket price errors to look out for
Misleading specials are costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year, Consumer NZ says. Audio
Can council rates keep rising like they have?
A major bank says it's likely rates will continue to rise over the next few years.
Getting the spread on all things butter
Why is butter so expensive? Can people power really make a difference? What happens if Fonterra leaves the NZ market? We put all our butter questions to Emma Higgins, Senior Agricultural Analyst at… Audio
Trump presses Powell to cut rates during tense visit to Fed
The encounter between the two men became heated as Trump criticised recent renovation costs and interest rates.
Butter wars: 'Nothing cures high prices like high prices'
Analysis - But solving the problem is not a matter of waving a magic economic wand.
Commerce Commission raises issues with Viridian Metro Performance Glass merger
The loss of competition could cause an increase in price and delivery timeframes, the commission says.
What you need to know about a 150,000-customer banking class action
ASB and ANZ have rejected an offer to settle a class action suit against them, for about $300 million.
National MP says Labour bill will improve financial conditions for retirement village residents
A leaked recording has revealed a National MP thinks a Labour Party plan will improve the financial conditions for retirement village residents. Labour's spokesperson for seniors Ingrid Leary spoke to… Audio
Helping 'wealthiest generation in history' give money away
Fund managers are adding staff whose job it is to help investors work out what to do with their wealth when they die.
