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KiwiSaver is now means-tested, so why aren't pensions?
Commentators say it's "incoherent" the rules are being tightened on young people because it's "politically risky" to touch pensions. Audio
Who's worse off under new KiwiSaver changes?
The increase in contribution rates should make most savers better off - but it won't benefit everyone.
One Budget change leaves 61,000 families worse off
Money saved by income-testing in the first year of a baby's life is instead being put into the Working for Families scheme. Audio
Countdown on for 'unhealthy' homes as deadline looms
All rental properties must comply with the Healthy Homes standards just weeks from now, including ventilation, heating and insulation.
Will your My Food Bag investment ever recover?
The company has reported a 5 percent profit increase in the most recent full year.
What will KiwiSaver changes mean for your balance?
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson said low-income earners, Māori, women and self-employed people will be hit hardest by the changes.
How much do you really need to buy your first home?
New data suggests it's less than most may think.
500 job applications in 12 months - a jobseeker's struggle
Allister Benson has been made redundant three times in the past 24 months and says it's tough going in the job market at the moment.
One digit wrong, $2000 lost
A man who lost $2000 when he got one number wrong in a bank transfer has been told to drop his complaint.
Where does money come from? Are home loans actually 'fake'?
You earn it, spend it, invest it. But do you know where it comes from?
How does Costco offer butter so cheap?
It was organised chaos this week at Costco when another delivery of butter arrived. Audio
How many years would you have to skip coffee to save enough for a house?
You might have heard the advice: Give up the takeaway coffee, cut back on the avocado on toast. RNZ has crunched the numbers.
Potential new tax has top accountant concerned
Inland Revenue plans to make some societies and associations' membership fees subject to tax.
Planning a holiday? Here's where your dollar might go further than normal
New Zealand's dollar has become a little stronger against the US in the past month.
Budget 2025: How does government spending actually work?
There will be a lot of talk about government spending this week, but how does it actually work? Where does the money come from, and where does it go?
Is it actually a good time to buy a house?
Twice this week, first-home buyers have been told it might be their big chance to get into the market.
Why you might need to be careful of that job offer
Scammers often pretend to work for highly respectable companies, seeking very personal information.
Businessman reveals himself as convicted inside trader
Peter Huljich was convicted in 2023 in a case brought by the Financial Markets Authority.
Falling interest saving home loan borrowers $2.2b, bank says
BNZ says falling interest rates will put $2.2 billion dollars into the pockets of New Zealanders with mortgages over the six months to a year. Audio
House prices fall as sellers get reality check
Sellers are increasingly willing to meet the market to get their properties sold, the Real Estate Institute says.
Almost one in 10 house sellers taking a loss
What latest prices and holding times say about the property market.
Biggest bank bottom of customer rankings
Consumer has released its bank rankings, and says country's biggest bank needs to think about how it can do better.
'I became and remain unemployable': former TVNZ presenter
The former TVNZ presenter has been granted his request to move his case to the Employment Court.
Green Party would give almost $400 weekly payment to job seekers
It is one of the announcements in the Green Party's alternative Budget