Money
Another online retail brand closes down
Another well-known retail brand signed off at the weekend, NZSale closed its internet doors on Sunday. Audio
Are Black Friday sales worth the hype?
Consumer NZ has spent 12-weeks tracking the prices of products from four big box retailers, to see if the bargains are all they're cracked up to be. Head of research and advocacy at Consumer NZ, Gemma… Audio
How a higher KiwiSaver balance could cost you at retirement
A advisor says while we encourage people to save for retirement, the system effectively penalises them for doing so.
Metallica gets Auckland rocking with visitor spend
Metallica thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Eden Park the weekend - generating more than an estimated 5-million-dollars for Auckland's economy. Audio
More than 2000 Air NZ flight attendants set to walk off job
More than 2000 Air New Zealand flight attendants will walk off the job on December 8, after failing to reach agreement over pay and conditions. The president of the Flight Attendants Association of… Audio
Heart Kids charity warns of fundraising scam
It's an incredibly disappointing situation, Heart Kids says.
Making Ends Meat
As food bills rise, how do we keep meat on the menu? Katy Gosset visits one of Christchurch's oldest butcheries and talks cheap cuts and thrifty options. Audio
Prime Minister hit with claims Kiwisaver policy linked to age rise
The prime minister is struggling to hose down the opposition's claim his Kiwisaver policy is likely linked to a rise in the retirement age. The proposal unveiled yesterday would see employers required… Audio
Government unveils changes to building rules
The government has unveiled its renovation to building rules, with changes including mandatory home warranties, indemnity insurance for some professionals and a doubling of penalties for so called… Audio
Low income earners biggest losers in Kiwisaver changes - economics expert
The biggest losers in National's bid to super size Kiwisaver are low income earners and small businesses according to an economics expert. If re-elected National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
A KiwiSaver provider says that while National's proposed contribution rate increase is positive, the scheme's incentives need to be front and centre in discussions leading into next year's election; A… Audio
The catch in National's KiwiSaver plan
The policy should add a lot to retirement funds, but it has one problem that needs fixing, a KiwiSaver provider says. Audio
Some KiwiSaver providers say there’s a catch in National’s plan
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking some KiwiSaver providers who say there's a catch in National's latest policy announcement. Audio
KiwiSaver provider calls for increased contribution to be compulsory
National says if re-elected it will gradually increase the default contribution rates to 6 percent each by employers and employees. Audio
Changes to KiwiSaver promised by National
National has entered campaign mode, debuting its first new election policy in a bid to revitalise its flagging support in the polls. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Melissa… Audio
National promises to raise KiwiSaver contributions
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia. Business New Zealand's Catherine Beard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
Who's really paying for 'incredibly aggressive' cash back competition?
Cash back incentives have become the key way that banks attract new customers in recent years.
Competition between banks fighting for home loan customers
Competition is picking up between the banks as they fight for home loan customers. But it looks different these days - where once we saw them slashing rates aggressively, now they use cash back offers… Audio
Investors digest AI chip giant Nvidia's results
The mood lightened on global markets overnight as investors digest the latest forecast-beating results from AI chip giant Nvidia. Business reporter Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government eyes up privatising Lotto
Newsroom.co.nz National Affairs editor Sam Sachdeva has been reporting on the potential sale and speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
