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The Auckland home that lost $100,000 in 20 years
It was bought for $205,235 in June 2000, and sold for $87,000 last week.
Debt servicing to stay hard unless house prices come down - economist
New data shows the extent of the interest rate crunch that has hit households in recent years.
What will the US election mean for your KiwiSaver?
The US election might feel like something that could have little effect on your day-to-day life. But could it hit your savings?
How you're already paying tax on KiwiSaver
Christopher Luxon has claimed a capital gains tax would hit KiwiSaver investors - but they already pay tax. Here's how.
Business owner 'changed statement' to give herself an extra $90k
A business owner who changed an insurer's statement to say it would pay her $100,000 instead of $10,000 has been told she was being unreasonable.
The most common reasons for employment disputes
Allegations of unjustifiable dismissal and arguments over pay drive hundreds of complaints to the Employment Relations Authority each year.
We're moving in together, what should we do with our money?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
经济学家警告本轮利率下调可能即将触底,或应考虑锁定更长期的房贷利率
目前主流商业银行的利率下调已经将央行进一步降息提前计算在内,考虑到国际上开始加息的趋势,本轮利率下调或将触底。
Interest rate warning from country's biggest bank
It is getting closer to the time when locking in a longer-term home loan rates makes sense, economists say.
Enter Taxman: IRD chasing shirkers
The Inland Revenue says it has started visiting nearly 300 businesses - identified from anonymous tipoffs - as part of its work on the "hidden economy".
Home insurance costs twice as much in Wellington as in Auckland
One owner says premiums on his Wellington properties have doubled since 2015.
Why hundreds of people are having to give money back to KiwiSaver
Although the process goes smoothly for most, plenty are hitting a problem.
How much have prices risen in five years?
Inflation may be back within the Reserve Bank's target range, but the past few years have left prices much higher than they were before the pandemic.
Last day to earn Flybuys points
Thursday marks the end of an era for one of the country's longest-running loyalty schemes, because it will be the last day that customers can collect points on Flybuys. Audio
How $5 could turn into $5000 for your kids
If you want to get your kids off to a good start financially, small contributions to KiwiSaver could make a big difference, the country's largest provider says.
How would a capital gains tax work?
The debate over whether NZ should have a capital gains tax doesn't seem to go away. Here are six common questions - and answers - about how a CGT might work.
How fast will house prices lift next year?
House prices seem set to rise through 2025 after a weak couple of years - but how much?
Top 5 reasons people go to Tenancy Tribunal
Thousands of people apply to the Tenancy Tribunal ever year to have it sort disputes between landlords and tenants - here are the main complaints.
NZ Post mail deliveries could be cut to twice a week in towns and cities
The government is proposing a rule change that could mean fewer deliveries to large parts of the country.
Ezibuy owner goes into administration
In a post on Facebook, Ezibuy told followers online orders would continue to be shipped and inquiries responded to.
New World, Pak'nSave remove ability for shoppers to sort items by price
It is "another move that will make grocery shopping more difficult and less transparent for New Zealand shoppers", expert says.
Kids are feeling record benefit numbers
As the number of people on the benefit soars, some are warning job losses can mean more than just less income.