Money
Coalition claws back money from pay equity, KiwiSaver in Budget
There are big cuts and savings, changes to Best Start and a surprise tax cut for businesses as the government opens the books.
Govt claws back savings from pay equity, Kiwisaver in Budget
In its budget the coalition's clawed back money from three main areas - Pay equity, Kiwisaver and Best Start payments. The bulk of the 5.3 billion dollars saved - in fact about half of it - has come… Audio
Budget 2025: The Budget in charts
The 'Growth Budget' has shifted billions of dollars in funding towards health, education and defence. Kate Newton breaks down the big numbers.
KiwiSaver is changing - what you need to know
The government is changing how much savers have to put in, how much the government chips in, and who gets anything at all.
RNZ's Budget 2025 special
From changes to KiwiSaver and benefits to business tax breaks, we cover the major winner and losers from Budget 2025. Presented by Corin Dann who is joined by RNZ's political and business editors… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, we speak with ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley about what to expect in Budget 2025. We cross to Wellington issues reporter Nick James about a major Wellington City Council meeting… Audio
'Our approach is different' - Finance Minister on this year's Budget
New Zealanders will today find out just how much money will be cut from various services and where the money will go. Audio
How much do you really need to buy your first home?
New data suggests it's less than most may think.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio
500 job applications in 12 months - a jobseeker's struggle
Allister Benson has been made redundant three times in the past 24 months and says it's tough going in the job market at the moment.
How much of a pay rise would you need to change jobs?
Do you think you are underpaid? A new survey shows 61% of New Zealand workers would switch jobs for a higher salary, with a pay rise being the most common incentive. Robert Half New Zealand director… Audio
RNZ money correspondent on Budget 2025 expectations
RNZ's Money correspondent Susan Edmunds guides us through budget day Audio
Cyberattack to cost UK retailer Marks & Spencer $678 million
Marks last week revealed that some personal data of its customers had also been stolen.
Public transport woes for Canterbury's big growth areas
Environment Canterbury is struggling to meet a growing demand for bus services, amid a reduced budget.
One digit wrong, $2000 lost
A man who lost $2000 when he got one number wrong in a bank transfer has been told to drop his complaint.
Where does money come from? Are home loans actually 'fake'?
You earn it, spend it, invest it. But do you know where it comes from?
Residents believe tourism good for region, despite being negatively affected
The findings come from a survey which has been released by the district council.
Poll finds widespread support for higher spending on public services
More than three-quarters said government spending on key public services, such as hospitals, schools and the police should go up.
How does Costco offer butter so cheap?
It was organised chaos this week at Costco when another delivery of butter arrived. Audio
Aratere's retirement: Lobby group members raise red flags
The ferry fleet will be one ship down with the Aratere to retire by the end of August. Audio
