Money
New tax cuts explained
The end of July means the start of tax cuts for many people, with changes to tax brackets coming into force from Wednesday. RNZ's Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Tax warning for property flippers
Even if you live in a house, you could get a tax bill, expert warns as the bright-line test changes.
Some may be worse off due to tax cuts: expert
While many are welcoming Wednesday's new tax rates, one Auckland University expert says 130,000 households won't be getting anything from the exercise. Associate professor Susan St John spoke to Corin… Audio
Retail NZ aren't expecting spending surge following tax cuts
Retail New Zealand's chief executive says retailers aren't pinning their hopes on a spending surge following Wednesday's tax cuts. Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Who are NZ's 1%, and how do you get there?
If you want to join the country's wealthiest people, you're best to start early.
Is a capital gains tax the answer to unaffordable renting?
Renting is becoming increasingly unaffordable for most households, new data shows.
Struggle continues for Wellington businesses
Even a swim school is feeling the impact of government cuts.
Tax cuts start this week: Here's what to expect
This weeks tax rates are getting a shake-up, but will they be enough to help struggling households?
Young mum with cancer spends house deposit on private care
A Waikato woman in her 30s with stage 3 bowel cancer has spent more than $20,000 on private diagnosis and treatment, which she estimates cut her wait times by at least seven months. Ruth Hill reports.
…Labour say reasons for cost-cutting at TWO is just 'spin'
The Labour Party says the government's reasons to justify cost-cutting at Te Whatu Ora are just spin. Labour's Ayesha Verrall spoke to RNZ's Ruth Hill. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford & James Elliot (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford & James Elliot discuss the Olympic opening ceremony and why political donations have trebled. Sue Bradford is a community activist &… Audio
Wholesale interest rates 'collapse' - here's what that means for borrowers
Wholesale interest rates have "collapsed" - but retail home loan rates are likely to follow at a slower pace.
PayWaving goodbye to cash? Not so fast, expert says
The recent global IT outage has revived calls for society to stop prioritising plastic cards over paper money and coins. Audio
Ask Susan: Should I change my KiwiSaver fund?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
The Panel with Mike Moynihan & Cindy Mitchener (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Moynihan & Cindy Mitchener discuss our Olympic swimming chances, and whether Kiwibank should remain 100% Government owned. Mike Moynihan is… Audio
Why higher-spending households are under the most price pressure
Data shows beneficiaries and superannuitants have had their cost of living increase at slower pace.
How much money do you need to retire?
How much money do you really need to retire? For lots of people, that's a question that seems to get pushed to the back of their minds to worry about another day. But for Gen X in particular, it's… Audio
Consumers starting to see light at end of economic tunnel
Consumer confidence has picked up and is suggesting the worst of the economic downturn may be coming to an end, a survey shows.
Simplicity managing director on govt's ownership of KiwiBank
The Government has hinted it isn't opposed to diluting its 100% ownership of KiwiBank to enable it to grow. Simplicity managing director Sam Stubbs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour on govt softening targets for child poverty
Carmel Sepuloni is accusing the government of lacking morals, after it was revealed they have discreetly softened the targets for children in poverty. Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
