Money
Here's how you can get free electricity
Customers looking for a better deal on their power bills have a growing number of options, including everything from free weekends to cheaper hot water.
New Zealanders flock to low, no alcohol options
But why do some cost the same as the full-strength options?
Trump's aid funding freeze derails HIV prevention efforts in Asia Pacific amid rising epidemics
The region has the largest HIV epidemic outside of Africa, with 300,000 new cases and 150,00 AIDS-related deaths in 2023.
How often do we have to come back if we're overseas while getting the pension? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Where houses might have given you a 1000 percent capital gain
But do you get a better return from property or shares? Audio
Median house prices in some areas increased 1000% in 25 years
New data provided to RNZ by Corelogic shows just how much house prices have shot up since the turn of the century. In some parts of the country, the median price has increased 1000 percent over 25… Audio
Te Matatini economic forecast fantastic for Taranaki
Thousand's are expected to converge on New Plymouth for the kapa haka competition, which is projected to bring in $27 million for the region, its chief executive says. Audio
Buyer's mortgagee sale battle as woman refuses to move out
Matthew bought a house and settled a month ago - but he still can't get into the property.
Our defence budget under scrutiny
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough Audio
How falling interest rates could save you thousands
Mortgage advisers share the tips they will be giving clients on refixing their home loans.
All major banks lower home loan interest rates
All major banks have responded to the latest cut to the official cash rate, lowering a raft of their home loan interest rates. Loan Market mortgage advisor Bruce Patten spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
No, 'Harbor Lane' is not closing: Online store cashes in on Wellington's gloom
"If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is," Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young told RNZ.
Union on automatic pay rises for public servants
The union representing public servants says any changes to long service pay rises in the public service will lead to discrimination against women, Māori and Pasifika. The PSA union's acting national… Audio
Economist on Reserve Bank OCR cut
An economist says the Reserve Bank is in danger of "overshooting on the way down" if continues to cut rates at speed. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Reserve Bank governor on OCR cut
The Reserve Bank is dangling the prospect of three more cuts to the official cash rate to around 3 percent by the end of the year. Reserve bank governor Adrian Orr spoke to business editor Gyles… Audio
Automatic pay rises for public service jobs under threat
In the wake of thousands of public service job cuts, automatic pay rises are now under threat. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New unit to scrutinise Health NZ, open for four months
The Health Assurance Unit - tasked with reviewing and potentially replacing Health NZ's reset plan - was set up in February and will finish in May.
Major banks cut interest rates after OCR drops
One property economist is warning that the extent of future retail rate cuts could be limited, despite this.
OCR cut to go to cost of living, no relief for renters
A budget adviser believes interest rate cuts will simply be absorbed into paying the ever increasing costs of living and renters will likely see no relief. The reserve bank cut the official cash rate… Audio
Reserve Bank slashes cash rate again
The 50 basis-point cut sends the OCR to a two-year-low of 3.75%
