Interest rates rise, so what’s the best strategy now?
Economists were split on whether the conflict in the Middle East would mean lower or higher interest rates.…
‘We feel abandoned’: Kiwi in Dubai describes fear, chaos and lack of consular support
A smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport. Photo: AFP A New Zealand citizen…
Will the government offer support as petrol prices rise?
Associate Minister for Energy Shane Jones said the government was waiting to recieve advice back from Treasury on…
Is Nicola Willis’s ‘worst-case’ scenario not bad enough?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis might be being optimistic if…
AI boom creating shortage of key elements for consumer technology
The AI boom is creating a shortage of key elements for phones, computers, even cars and dishwashers. Photo:…
‘Batteries on wheels’: EV expert says power grid well-equipped for rise in use
If more Kiwis make the switch to an EV, could the electricity network handle the extra demand? Photo:…
Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell
Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has weighed in on the…
Speed limit confusion: NZTA reverses hundreds of fines
Motorists had received fines for driving above 30km/h on 16 November. File photo. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone…
Investment property report sparks questions
Photo: RNZ Property investors say new research shows that they contribute significant amounts to the country’s economy –…
Daughter’s battle with IRD for late dad’s unclaimed money
Photo: Supplied A woman who is trying to claim $12,000 from Inland Revenue’s unclaimed money list says she…
‘Your partner is your welfare system’: Coupled up with not enough
Out of work New Zealanders are having to rely on their partners as their welfare system. Photo: 123RF…
Why the government backed away from breaking up supermarkets
For most of 2025, the government talked tough on supermarkets, presenting itself as a consumer champion willing to…