Money
Sharp rise in housing and personal loans hardship cases over past year
Banks and other lending groups are being more accommodating in their approach to borrowers in deep financial trouble.
Rents fall for first time since 2009
National median rents in the three months to May dropped 0.3 percent from the year before - the first fall in 16 years.
Australian financier's crypto ambitions for Nauru
An Australian finance director has flown to Nauru with ambitions to turn it into the crypto powerhouse of the Pacific. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths… Audio
International visitor numbers back to 93% of pre-Covid figures - DOC
Bookings at Department of Conservation huts, campsites and Great Walks brought in more than $13 million last summer.
New butter factory isn't expected to cut prices
The country's newest butter plant is not expected to lower soaring prices at the supermarket checkout.
NZ donors to Gaza fighting Givealittle after page shut down
New Zealand donors are fighting Givealittle for refunds after a fundraising page for people in need in Gaza was shut down over concerns around funding terrorist groups and money laundering. Ciara… Audio
NZers will need to deal with high butter prices for longer: Dairy analyst
A dairy analyst says New Zealanders will have to put up with high butter prices for the time being, until commodity prices and consumer demand subsides. Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey… Audio
Money: Why are people opting for higher-risk KiwiSaver funds?
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds joins Kathryn to discuss why the proportion of funds in the highest-risk category of KiwiSaver funds have quadrupled to 40 percent. Audio
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals boom
"Even middle-income people exploring their options" as the economy and cost-of-living bite, one provider says Audio
Bakers seek butter alternatives as prices soar
Butter prices have more than doubled in the past decade, and they're still rising. Bake With Me baking educator Heather Kalisch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bank warns customers of multi-million-dollar 'subscription trap'
The bank said it helped stop more than $25 million in unwanted charges being put on credit cards of unwitting customers. Audio
NZers losing millions to 'subscription traps'
Westpac says New Zealanders are losing millions of dollars a year to "subscription traps". Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
High cost of butter hurting baking industry
The price of butter is now 120 percent higher than it was a decade ago, with 500 gram blocks ranging between $8 and $11 in supermarkets. Baking New Zealand president Bernie Sugrue spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe; A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no… Audio
How much money do property investors actually make?
Capital gains was the biggest motivation for property investors, Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub says.
Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon selling winners sceptre to raise funds for arts project
The winner of season two of the 'Drag Race Down Under' television show has her sights set on a new sparkle - but at a great sacrifice. Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Paypal withholding money donated for families in Gaza
A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no reason. Emily Writes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
When is a bargain not a bargain?
Marketing experts are warning shoppers to be wary because some discounts and promotional activity isn't all it appears. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
