Money
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Audio
How a $920 fridge created a $10k 'debt spiral'
The woman was refunded after receiving an 'unsuitable' loan.
Concerns online casino regulations don't protect young and addicted
Critics are concerned the government's first steps into regulating online casinos won't do enough to protect addicts and young people from savvy offshore operators. Audio
Fraction of incorrectly paid cost-of-living support returned
ACT says Inland Revenue should reconsider policy of not chasing the payments.
Why falling interest rates aren't good news for everyone
Here's what you can think about if you have money in the bank.
Grants, cashback and subsidies on offer to get buyers into new builds
Developers are offering sweeteners to prospective buyers in the current sluggish real estate market. Audio
Reserve Bank makes plans to have digital currency in place by 2030
It is in stage two of a multi-year project to consider the use of digital cash, which would circulate alongside physical notes and coins. Audio
Man accused of fleecing elderly people out of thousands in cash, gold
The 26-year-old has been charged with impersonating a police officer to take advantage of people.
Ask Susan: How old is too old for a home loan?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
Money talks- but what about cash?
Consultation on the design of a 'digital cash' system for New Zealand closed last week. The Reserve Bank is exploring the new type of currency that would be used in addition to the cash we spend today… Audio
Home loan and interest rates cut by ANZ
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the home loan space this week, with rules relaxing, rates changing and banks changing their test rates. Audio
Du Val Group placed into interim receivership
The interim orders were made against Du Val Capital Partners, together with a number of entities within the Group - at the request of the government financial regulator, the Financial Markets…
Cheese? Power? Here's what you could do with your tax cut
Save it, invest it, buy a block of cheese ... Here's some suggestions for how to spend the $4 to $40 you may be getting.
The Panel with Stephen Franks & Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Stephen Franks & Verity Johnson discuss the logo row in Parliament and results from the biggest trial of Universal Basic Income to date. Verity… Audio
What's in a name? Quite a bit if you're buying in Khandallah or Mt Eden
Would you pay more to live in Khandallah than Ngaio? Or St Heliers rather than Glen Innes?
Who are NZ's top one percent?
The top 1% - who are they, and how can you join the club? Audio
Auckland businesses closing at twice the rate of other regions
Data shows the downturn pain is being felt in the biggest city.
Kiwis advised to overcome 'taboo' around getting smart on money
Around half of New Zealanders feel they aren't making the most of their money due to a lack of financial knowledge.
Banks relax borrowing test rates
Small changes are making it easier for borrowers to get home loans, brokers say.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 31 July 2024
On today's episode, the Black Ferns have done it again, defending their gold medal title with a 19-12 win over Canada earlier this morning at the Paris Olympics, Aotearoa's largest iwi are planning a… Audio
