Money
Former SolarZero worker calls for BlackRock to be blacklisted
A former SolarZero employee is calling for the company BlackRock to be blacklisted from attending a key infrastructure summit next year. SolarZero's former public affairs manager Eric Pyle spoke to… Audio
Banking expert on govt's adopting Commerce Commission's recs for banking sector
A banking expert from Massey's Business School doesn't think the government's changes to the sector will help increase competition. Massey University's acting head of the accounting school Dr Claire… Audio
Flattest year in a decade for housing market - QV
Large numbers of houses for sale are keeping pressure off prices.
House values grow 0.3 percent in November quarter: QV
Home values grew nationally by an average of 0.3 percent in the November quarter according to the latest Quotable Value house price index. QV operations manager James Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Can my employer deny me leave - and other questions answered
RNZ talks to an employment law expert about the holiday issues that might catch you out.
Simple, Free Ways to Boost Wellbeing
Fancy a bit of pampering and self-care? It doesn't have to mean expensive beauty treatments. Katy Gosset talks to a public health specialist about simple, free ways we can all boost our well-being. Audio
One in five expect holiday strain on wallet to be worse this year
It's never too late to set up a household budget, Westpac says.
What now for the US health insurance industry?
With the US still reeling from the shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson and speculation that the words written on the bullets suggest a motive connected to the health insurance… Audio
Will we get inheritance or will rest home care use it? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions about finance and savings.
Bitcoin surges over $100,000 USD for the first time
It's been propelled to new heights by the election of Donald Trump who has said he wants to make the US the 'crypto capital' of the world. But how do New Zealanders get a slice of the action? More… Audio
How to (and should you?) invest in cryptocurrency
News this week that Bitcoin has crossed the US$100,000 threshold may have you wondering whether you should be investing in cryptocurrency.
Boring housing data good news for first-home buyers
'Window of opportunity' likely to continue into next year.
What next for the OCR? And what should you do?
Economists expect another 50bp drop in February, so should you float and wait for it?
Is your KiwiSaver as green as it claims to be?
'Greenwashing' - making investments seem more responsible than they really were - is a critical challenge for fund managers.
Concern grows over Air NZ's potential price hikes, less flights next year
Tickets for some flights could be more expensive next year, with the airline running fewer flights on some domestic routes. Audio
No plans for ASB to charge customers for withdrawing cash from bank
Its parent company has started charging $3 for people to withdraw money at a branch or post office.
Charities are making about $2 billion in untaxed 'profit', data suggests
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising tax changes ahead for charities.
Court orders Gloriavale leader to pay former members
The Employment Court has ordered Gloriavale's leader to pay six former members more than $274,000 in legal costs. Barrister Brian Henry spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Health NZ to extend cost cutting measures for three years
Health New Zealand is extending its cost cutting for another three years, offering voluntary redundancies, and staring down a $700 million deficit. Health New Zealand Chief Executive Margie Apa spoke… Audio
Bus fares in Canterbury could increase to $8
Bus fares in Canterbury could increase from $2 a journey to $8 if NZTA advice is followed to the letter - but the regional council says it will do all it can to find ways to reduce the costs. ECan… Audio