Money
Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks
Analysis - Though open banking is on the horizon, it may also prove less than effective unless we can demystify the financial system and make switching less costly and less time-consuming, Aaron…
More economic pain ahead
Is New Zealand going through a bout of austerity ... or are we just in a funk after being battered by a parade of bad economic numbers? Audio
'Looking a bit grim' - Price rise warning for gas customers
Powerswitch has had a 'flurry of price change requests' from retailers in recent days, it says. Audio
Former CBL Insurance chief fined $1.4m
The head of the failed CBL Insurance group has been ordered to pay $1.4 million for breaching financial market rules.
Your Money with Mary Holm
The magical Mary talks about the current wave of interest rate cuts and how you can use them to make big progress with your mortgage. Audio
'Momentum on our side': Record profit sees Kiwibank outpace big four
Increased lending has led to the New Zealand-owned bank growing faster than its main Australian owned rivals.
Electricity Retailers' Association on electricity shortages
Winstone Pulp International announced on Tuesday it will shut down its Tangiwai and Karioi sawmills amid skyrocketing power prices, causing more than 200 job losses. Electricity Retailers' Association… Audio
Electricity Authority says no need to launch campaign to save power
The Electricity Authority says there's no need to launch an official campaign asking people to save power. The authority's chief executive Sarah Gillies spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Here's where the economic downturn has hit hardest
The economic crunch is deepening, but it hasn't been felt evenly, data from Infometrics shows.
More than a quarter of people on paid parental leave still get tax bill
The bills came as a surprise to many new parents this year.
Laybuy company bought by Swedish firm
The buy-now-pay-later company appointed receivers in June.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 August
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Turangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia… Audio
Which home loan rate should you choose?
Rates are falling, but how can you know how long to lock one in?
Shane Jones on calls to conserve energy
Associate energy minister Shane Jones says he is meeting with the electricity authority to ask whether we need an official power conservation campaign. Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Benefit cut after one missed appointment
One missed meeting is all it took for one former public servant to lose his benefit: "I felt like I'd been betrayed".
Missed appointments will see benefits cut in half
One missed appointment is all it takes for job seekers to have their benefits cut in half under the government's so-called tough-love approach. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
What's the 'loud budgeting' trend about?
It takes a bit of courage, but is great for your bank account in the long run, those backing it say. Audio
Brad Olsen on making banking more competitive
Infometrics boss Brad Olsen takes a look at Open Banking and the prospect of a stronger Kiwibank Audio
Social media influencers encouraging budgeting, saving
Budgeting is trending on TikTok, producer Mahvash Ikram looks at this new social media fad Audio
Evening business for 20 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
