Money
What is being done about NZ's growing meth crisis?
Wastewater testing showed a 96 percent increase in consumption of methamphetamine in 2024, compared to 2023. Audio
Construction of wharf at Whanganui Port set to start
The works include the demolition of the existing Wharf three structure.
Is it time to invest in gold?
Creator of the Making Cents podcast, Frances Cook, talks about investing in gold, the share market and the state of Auckland's housing market. Audio
How Trump makes his money, revealed
US President Donald Trump reported hundreds of millions of dollars in income from memecoins, golf clubs and licensing ventures in a public financial disclosure report.
Are we over 'the recession the Reserve Bank made us have?'
Kiwibank economists say recovery is coming, but it's taking a lot longer than expected.
Pūkaha Wildlife Centre replaces board to find 'stable financial footing'
The not-for-profit wildlife centre put out a plea for financial help last week.
Do I have to pay for my partner's care? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Subbies owed money in Du Val collapse companies 'barely survived'
Some subbies still owed money in the Du Val collapse have said their companies have barely survived and they doubt they'll ever see a cent. The Du Val property group of about 70 entities was put into… Audio
Fire and Emergency struggles with ageing truck fleet: Union
A battery charger ignited and burned out in the cab of a 28-year-old fire truck this week. The Professional Firefighters Union said it was symptomatic of a nationwide problem. The union's Tauranga… Audio
'Poor advice': KiwiSaver manager slams 'disturbing' hacks to access funds
The 'how to guide' videos to falsely claim hardship withdrawals are littered across social media platforms. Audio
Social media videos promoting ways to 'game' the KiwiSaver system
Inland revenue figures show a record number of hardship withdrawals from KiwiSaver is the past year. Between July 2024 and April 2025, more than $389 million's been taken out of KiwiSaver for… Audio
Home loan rates fall again
Westpac is cutting some of its home loan rates and slightly increasing one other.
Landlord let 'uninhabitable' property to sister-in-law
A landlord who rented a property that was "never intended for anyone to live in" to his sister-in-law has been told to pay $5900 in exemplary damages.
NZ software company expands US presence after $42m boost
Auckland-based Tracksuit has developed survey software for smaller companies which is used to track the prominence and penetration of commercial brands.
NZ's food and fibre export revenue expected to increase 12 percent
MPI has released its latest State and Outlook of Primary Industries report, which takes a look at the state of the sector in the 2024/25 year. Audio
Trade Minister on latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries
The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export forecasts are billions of dollars more than what was projected just months ago. Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to… Audio
Food and fibre exports set to hit $60 billion a year
New Zealand food and fibre exports - including dairy, meat and wool, horticulture and forestry - are set to hit $60 billion a year for the first time. Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre… Audio
Did Reserve Bank mishandle former governor Adrian Orr's resignation?
A dispute over funding has been revealed as the reason for Adrian Orr's abrupt resignation as governor.
Are property valuations still the best way to allocate rates?
As Aucklanders digest their new property valuations, questions are being raised over whether using these CV's are the best way to work out rates. Audio
Concerned about your Tesla shares? You're not alone
Local investors are seeing the fallout of the US President's dispute with former BFF Elon Musk on the stock market.
