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Which are the best-performing KiwiSaver funds?
A new KiwiSaver survey shows the September quarter was a positive one for KiwiSaver providers.
$7000 lost to job scam - and still looking for work
The 61-year-old Dunedin woman took a role reviewing accommodation, but was soon asked to create a cryptocurrency wallet. Audio
How to get investors to help you buy your first house
Housies claims its model should work better than previous versions that have struggled to get off the ground in NZ.
Why home loan preapproval may get easier
First-home buyers may get a boost through the summer months, a property research firm says.
Should you take the 18-month fixed rate?
A number of banks are moving to cut their rate - but should you take it?
Why you might need $1 million to retire in a big city
Some retirees are topping up their Super payments by almost $1000 a week to cover costs.
Thousands of bank accounts closed, transferred to Inland Revenue
Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue. Audio
Dodgy air conditioner labels spark warning
After testing, the air conditioner units showed they did not meet requirements.
How even non-striking workers might not be paid in a strike
Industrial action such as this week's 'mega strike' can cause significant issues for employers, one employment law expert says.
Another bank cuts interest rates
ASB has cut a number of its fixed-term home loan rates.
Inland Revenue says tax crackdown paying off
Tax department details arrest warrants, bank account deductions that have pulled in almost $12 per $1 spent.
Why is inflation still hurting so much?
The price rises might feel a lot sharper than that headline number suggests.
How long is food safe after 'best before' dates?
New Zealand households are wasting an average $1300 each per year on unused food, and misunderstanding of best before dates may be part of the reason. Audio
Where have all the children gone? The dropping numbers of kids in cities
The number of children living in central Auckland and Wellington has dropped sharply - is the housing market to blame?
How much is a house in a desirable school zone worth?
Want to live close to a popular high school? Expect to pay a lot more for it.
Retailers back 'flexible' surcharge plan
ACT Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson proposed an amendment to the Retail Payment System Amendment Bill.
Regretting your fixed mortgage rate? Here's what you can do
If you've fixed, then watched rates fall, you might be wondering what your options are.
Why rising house prices are a bad thing
New research shows that renters' wellbeing has fallen as property prices have risen.
GrabOne goes into liquidation, questions linger for voucher-holders
Business has ceased trading and the liquidators are immediately commencing a sales process.
Small relief for food prices - if you don't like cabbage
Vegetables and chocolate had the biggest monthly decrease.
Mother outraged as IRD takes $1000 a week from account
How much is it reasonable for Inland Revenue to take to recover debt?
Insurer rejects $31,000 claim after couple has suitcases left in car stolen
The Ombudsman found the insurer was right to reject the claim.
Six common credit card mistakes
New Zealanders have millions of them, but are you wasting money on yours? Audio
Should we be cutting taxes on KiwiSaver?
New Zealand's pension system has been ranked 17th out of 52 in a new global list, with suggestions for how it could be improved.
Is the share market about to crash?
Depending on where you get your news, you might have started to feel a bit nervous in recent weeks.
