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What does Orr's resignation mean for interest rates?
One economist says more information is needed from the Reserve Bank board about what has gone on. Audio
Property investors say 'multi-offer situations' unfair
One investor says he's received hundreds of responses from people who said the same thing had happened to them.
Housing downturn over, Corelogic says
New data shows the New Zealand housing market has come out the other side of its downturn, Corelogic says.
Trump's tariffs will be 'pretty ugly' for KiwiSavers
US President Donald Trump's tariff war is likely to be "pretty ugly" for New Zealanders' KiwiSaver balances, providers are warning - but the impact may not last.
Number of pensioners needing rent help nears 50,000
Almost 50,000 pensioners are also receiving an accommodation supplement to help cover their housing costs, and there's a warning that bill is going to keep growing.
KiwiSaver's gender gap shrinks, but long way still to go
The KiwiSaver gender gap may be closing, but there is still more work to do, providers say.
How big is the biggest KiwiSaver account?
We've ask KiwiSaver providers just how high some of the balances go.
How do you know when to give up on buying a home?
Onwership remains a key goal for many New Zealanders - but it might not be worth it for everyone.
'Nothing Temu won't sell': NZ art duplicated and sold
A copy of Giselle Clarkson's 'Fish Species of New Zealand' poster was being sold on Temu this week for $7.44.
I live in Australia, can I get the pension? Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
How do your KiwiSaver employer contributions compare?
Employers offering to match larger contributions could help address retirement savings gap, providers say.
Should you fix your home loan for two years? ANZ economists say probably
The bank's latest Property Focus report says its economists generally agreed rates may not drop much lower.
The young KiwiSavers with $80,000 in the bank
While New Zealanders only have about $30,000 on average in their accounts, some of the youngest members of the population already have significantly more.
The bank offering 4.39%
One smaller player has come into the market offering significantly less.
'The opportunities are not as available' - male property investors still outnumber women
Just 21.9 percent of property investments are owned by solo women, compared to 26.1 percent by solo men.
Warning low-income households 'left behind' as power companies innovate
It may be a tough winter for some, and the better off may be getting the better deals, advocates say
Banks swamped as home owners rush to refix
Borrowers are taking an extra interest in their mortages as rates fall.
How much you need to earn to buy a house in NZ's cheapest region
The situation is "scary" for first-home buyers anywhere, advisors say, but some places are easier than other.
The tax perk you might have forgotten about
Consultation on the tax settings for charities should ask more questions about the donation tax credit, an expert says.
Should banks cut into their profits to give lower interest rates?
The Reserve Bank governor has suggested banks use some of their margins to lower mortgage, but is there really room for that?
BNZ joins home loans rates cuts
Another day, another bank cutting home loan rates. Audio
Here's how you can get free electricity
Customers looking for a better deal on their power bills have a growing number of options, including everything from free weekends to cheaper hot water.
New Zealanders flock to low, no alcohol options
But why do some cost the same as the full-strength options?
How often do we have to come back if we're overseas while getting the pension? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.