Stories by Louise Ternouth

Some are spending up to 95 percent of their superannuation on rent. Audio

Some South and West Auckland liquor stores fear they could lose up to 40 percent of their business under new liquor sale rules. Audio

A woman who experienced pain "beyond anything" getting her IUD inserted is joining calls for stronger pain relief. Audio

For over two years, Checkpoint has been tracking the price of 36 supermarket items. Audio

Some shoppers in South Auckland are going without it and other dairy products because they are simply too expensive. Audio

In RNZ's new series, we're out chatting to Kiwis about all things affecting their wallets. First up: renting.

The rise of bigger discount pharmacies could force the closure of smaller businesses, they say. Audio

Midwives are battling burnout and calling for urgent support to keep students and improve working conditions. Audio

A David and Goliath battle is brewing in the 'Corrugated Capital of the World', with mixed feelings about proposals to open a Burger King and a Starbucks. Audio

Lab-grown food might seem like science fiction, but researchers in NZare already making massive gains in creating meat and dairy products in the lab.

"If we are letting down the people who are most vulnerable, who can't afford a $5 prescription charge, then we are failing miserably," a researcher says. Audio

Matariki, with its message of new opportunities, has a special meaning for wāhine in prison.

A shortage of menopause treatment patches is depriving women of the medical support they deserve, says a woman who has struggled to fill her prescription. Audio

Flood affected homeowners have hit out at Auckland Council after they called for homeowners to do their bit to future-proof the city against further flooding.

Charities are including period products in food parcels because there is a constant and growing demand as the cost-of-living bites.

5月30日起，四大主要商业银行的open banking功能全面开放，网上购物不再担心信息泄露了。

Next week is the deadline for the four major banks in New Zealand to offer open banking. Here's the lowdown. Audio

One employer has been forced to split up his seasonal workers to get them home after the national air carrier went into voluntary liquidation. Audio

If you are using excessive glad wrap around your school lunch sarnies, watch out.

But while it is offering up services to check houses, it is not offering any cash to help homeowners make these changes.

Principals say sandwiches and muesli bars are insufficient and they don't have staffing capacity to organise the lunches themselves. Audio

The government is set to enable newcomers Island Direct to become part of the SuperGold card scheme from the 1 July. Audio

For the first time this year, a busy road linking the Auckland suburbs of Westmere and Point Chevalier has partially reopened. Audio

The state-of-the-art facility opens this week, and it'll make it faster to deliver and track your online shopping.

The city centre is undergoing a major transformation and while businesses can see the good in it, they are battling to stay in the game in the meantime. Audio