Money
'I don't buy red meat': Shoppers changing habits as food prices rise
Food prices have gone up 4.5 percent in the year to February, with beef mince up a whopping 23.2 percent to $24.46 per kilogram. Audio
Mum's fuel bill triples as child no longer eligible for school bus
Palmerston North Boys' High School rector David Bovey said about 300 students at the school were affected by bus route changes. Audio
How high can they go? Shoppers worried about food prices
Shoppers are "continually" being affected by potentially unfair or excessive pricing, says Consumer NZ.
You're the Judge: Money versus Spreading germs
Each week we ask for your help with an irk, a tricky situation or a problem. It's called You're the Judge. This week we're discussing whether a freelancer should continue with a planned gig even if he… Audio
How do you make sure insurance works for you?
When times are tight financially, every outgoing cost gets examined and for many of you that includes insurance payments. In February, it was revealed that the Government's going to do a review into… Audio
Support cut as boarder income changes take effect
Families with disabled children are facing reductions in support under new rules that include income from boarders in assessments for accommodation supplements.
Largest hike on record: What's going on with the price of mince?
Meat is up, poultry is up, fish is up, fruit and vegetables are up. What's happening?
How high could petrol prices go?
Petrol prices are well past $3 a litre in many parts of the country now, but just how far could they go? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Petrol at $4 is closer than you might think
Oil prices have already shot up dramatically and it's feasible they'll go even higher, economists say. Audio
Fuel prices puts pressure on struggling families - budgeting service
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was looking at targeted, temporary support for some households if the Middle East conflict worsened.
'Emergency package' could help low income families
Economist Susan St John says New Zealand is already in a "crisis" and low income families are likely most affected Audio
'Loyalty tax': Complaint over insurer's gift card promotion
New customers were offered $200 incentives by IAG brands, which irked one consumer.
Farmers hit with fuel price increases at 'worst possible time'
Farmers say the skyrocketing price of fuel couldn't have come at a worse possible time. The end of summer marks the beginning of harvest season for arable farmers, a time when they can burn more than… Audio
Should the government step in and help families as fuel prices increase?
A prolonged war in the Middle East could see inflation in New Zealand hit 3.7 percent in a worse case scenario. The Finance Minister says the government is focused on mitigating the impact of the war… Audio
Tobacco smuggling becoming more organised and large scale
New Zealand Customs is warning tobacco smuggling is becoming more organised, large scale and sophisticated. Seizures have been trending upwards over the past decade, and officials say they're… Audio
'I was going to die': The rise in KiwiSaver withdrawals for overseas surgeries
Biddy Tai Ahmu says she would never been able to have the operation if she couldn't tap into the fund. Audio
IRD warns of jail time for employers failing to pass on tax deductions
The department has issued a "revenue alert" over the failure of some employers to pass on PAYE deductions.
Pain at the Pump: The latest on petrol prices
We're starting the show talking about petrol because right now Finance Minister Nicola Willis is holding a press conference to discuss the latest petrol stocks and what the Government will do should… Audio
Retail NZ CEO discusses effect of Middle East conflict
Iran is vowing to keep the state Strait of Hormuz closed as it fights back against Operation Epic Fury. That choke point in oil supply is driving costs up across the world and it's not only fuel… Audio
'Done the job': Layer of regulation on telcos could be lifted
The intervention was designed to help increase competition in a market dominated at the time by Telecom and Vodafone.
