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Smeg New World giveaway smart move, says marketing expert
And it was unlikely to hurt the brand's higher-end image.
'Brought to its knees': Why NZ can't shake the recession
Kiwis were told to "survive til 25" for the economy to pick up - but now one major bank economist says it's probably going to be 2026 before any real improvement happens. Audio
Westpac joins others in cutting house price forecast
While property market activity has picked up through the first half of this year, house prices have not moved much.
Four common supermarket price errors to look out for
Misleading specials are costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year, Consumer NZ says. Audio
Can council rates keep rising like they have?
A major bank says it's likely rates will continue to rise over the next few years.
What you need to know about a 150,000-customer banking class action
ASB and ANZ have rejected an offer to settle a class action suit against them, for about $300 million.
Helping 'wealthiest generation in history' give money away
Fund managers are adding staff whose job it is to help investors work out what to do with their wealth when they die.
The story behind Rocket Lab's soaring shares
"If the balloon pops, it can go real fast, real quick."
How Auckland's affordability story got better
Recent rankings of unaffordable cities around the world have been notable for one thing - our biggest city is no longer in the top 10.
Nanogirl Labs unlikely to pay $260,000 tax debt, liquidators say
The company provided science live shows, education and STEM kits to children. Audio
Rents fall for first time since 2009
National median rents in the three months to May dropped 0.3 percent from the year before - the first fall in 16 years.
What are people being paid in hospo?
Wait staff on average make just above the minimum wage.
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals boom
"Even middle-income people exploring their options" as the economy and cost-of-living bite, one provider says Audio
Bank warns customers of multi-million-dollar 'subscription trap'
The bank said it helped stop more than $25 million in unwanted charges being put on credit cards of unwitting customers. Audio
How much money do property investors actually make?
Capital gains was the biggest motivation for property investors, Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub says.
What does inflation data mean for your home loan?
Inflation pushed up to its highest level in a year in the June quarter - but what is that likely to mean for interest rates?
Love a bargain? Experts warn shoppers they're not always what they appear to be
Here's what to be wary of when you're on the hunt for a deal.
House sellers expectations getting more realistic
Sellers are reducing their expectations below what buyers are willing to pay, a top real estate site says.
Pay rise for Kmart workers
Deputy secretary for retail at Workers First said he believed the new agreement put them among the highest-paid retail chain workers in the country.
'Difficult conversations' for bosses if staff chat about pay
A bill that looks set to pass is going to leave some employers answering uncomfortable questions, experts say.
对双职工家庭影响太大,家长呼吁教育部改革新西兰中小学放假规定
一名两个孩子的母亲表示,新西兰学校的放假规定似乎是为 "一人上班养全家"的传统家庭结构设计的,在当今社会已经过时。
Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?
The government's mulling over a quarterly assessment of eligibility to help avoid families getting into debt.
What's the cheapest way to heat your home?
The cost of heating your home makes up about a third of what you pay for power each month.