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ComCom calls for beefed up Kiwibank
The Commerce Commssion's final report into the personal banking sector's found there's a lack of obvious and aggressive competition among the big banks, with no disruptive maverick. It nominates… Audio
Banking sector resembles 'cosy pillow fight' - Willis
Competition in New Zealand's banking sector more closeley resembles a "cosy pillow fight".That's the view of Finance Minister Nicola Willis, who's calling for a shake up of the sector to increase… Audio
Half of population saving for retirement despite cost-of-living crisis
New research found more than half of people describe their financial position as "uncomfortable", with women feeling it worse. Audio
Time to get thrifty
It's time now for a new season of 'Thrift' and this week is all about having a good time. When the cost of living kicks in and people tighten their belts, having a nice night out can be one of the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 August 2024
On today's episode, the Minister of Finance is pointing the finger at the big four banks, accusing them of a lack of competition and dragging their heels when it comes to innovation in the sector… Audio
BNZ cuts rates for first-home buyers
Rates for people with small deposits are now better than what was available to those with 20 percent earlier this year, a broker says.
More NZers saving for retirement despite cost of living crisis
New research has found that despite the cost of living crisis, more New Zealanders are still managing to save for their retirement. Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission, personal finance lead… Audio
High wholesale power prices reducing deals for consumers says Powerswitch
High wholesale power prices are reducing the deals that households can get on their electricity bills, according to the price comparison website Powerswitch. Powerswitch general manager Paul Fuge… Audio
Cheap ways of having fun
Whether you like dancing, drinking or hanging with friends - or even all of the above - everyone needs to cut loose sometimes. So how can we do it on the cheap? Katy Gosset finds out how people hit… Audio
Open banking gets closer
The new wave of open banking takes a step forward this week with the release of two Commerce Commission decisions Audio
Why the unemployment rate is worse than you think
New data from Stats NZ shows the jobless rate is rising quickly.
ANZ cuts mortgage rates
ANZ Bank has cut some of its fixed home loan and term deposit rates again.
How far will home loan rates fall?
The Reserve Bank has signalled further rate cuts to come, but what will that mean for borrowers?
Māori Millionaire: financial literacy champion and changemaker
Te Kahukura Boynton (Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Tuhoe, Te Whakatohea) has been reading personal finance bestsellers, since she was eight - now her podcast Māori Millionaire has over 30,000 followers. Audio
Here's how much an Olympic gold medal is worth
Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr bagged $83,000, while two Hong Kong fencers got $1.28m each - but there are other benefits, too.
Ask Susan: Does the Reserve Bank want more unemployment?
Is the Reserve Bank contributing to a broken system? RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
Consumer NZ critical of commissioner over faulty supermarket prices
It is also concerned shoppers are being asked to spot price discrepancies, when it is the retailers' responsibility. Audio
Time for supermarkets to step up over price errors, customers say
The grocery commissioner has put supermarkets on notice - and shoppers say it's not a moment too soon. Audio
Holiday pay hard for employers to get right
For some of us - scrimping and saving to take a holiday is one of the highights of the year. But what happens when you don't the take holiday and the employer has to pay you instead? Well, it sounds… Audio
Do you check your receipt after doing a shop?
Visual journalist Nick Monro went to Northcote in Auckland to see how often people check their receipts after a shop. Audio
