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Number of emergency housing applications denied rises
Renters United says the figures make "a mockery" of the government's claims about emergency housing.
Will I have to use my KiwiSaver to pay for my husband's rest home?
And what happens to your warranty if your builder goes under? RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
How a Christmas party can put a damper on your career
Here are some dramatic ways end-of-year functions have disrupted workplaces.
Woman loses $25,000 in LinkedIn job offer scam
The scam is a reminder for people to be vigilant, a complaints resolution scheme says.
经济学家:未来新西兰加税或成定局,唯一问题是“靴子何时落地”
专家认为,随着新西兰人口结构不断老龄化,对公共服务的需求也将不断增加。与此同时,其他诸如纳税人口减少、气候变化支出增加等不利因素共同作用在现行财政体系上,加税似乎势在必行。
1000 applicants for one job: a woman's year-long job hunt
Job hunters say it's a tough year.
The 200,000 'workplace' accidents paid for people working from home
Injuries caused by things such as lifting and carrying were most common, new data hows.
Low income households cut back on showering, washing and cooking as power bills rise
They are also spending disproportionately more of their income on power costs, researchers say.
Lure of Australia remains strong as Kiwis leave in record numbers
A record number of New Zealand citizens left the country in the year to September, and about half of them went to Australia.
Departing NZME journalist urges followers to ditch podcast
Frances Cook claims she's had her podcast "taken".
Wanting to sell your house? It may take 7 years before you don't face a loss
That is, if you bought a house at the peak of the market.
Trump sparks interest rate warning for NZ
Fitch Solutions has updated New Zealand's economic outlook for 2025 to account for Donald Trump's trade policies.
Scam ads from businesses 'closing down' making the rounds
An ad that has been paid for does not gaurantee its safety, Netsafe says.
Why term depositors may be getting a good deal at the moment
People with money in term deposits may be getting a better deal than normal at the moment. Audio
Why we might need to pay more tax
This is likely to be key issue of next election, commentators say
Gift card tax warning for tradespeople
Tradies given gift cards as part of a rebate or discount are being told they probably need to pay tax on them.
Can I buy a house when I'm on a fixed-term contract? Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
US stocks dominate post-election trading
New Zealand investors appear to be looking for an opportunity to cash in on Donald Trump's US election victory.
New Zealand's 'most exposed' towns
When a big employer closes, it can have a huge impact. Here are the areas most at risk.
How Trump's win could affect your bank balance
From the price to goods to inflation, oil and the dollar - here's what might change for New Zealanders. Audio
The $40 an hour job no one wants
There's "all the perks you can think of" - but no applicants. Audio
Why bitcoin has hit a record, and what Trump's win means now
Donald Trump has spoken as part of his re-election campaign about wanting to make the country the "crypto capital" of the planet.
Current first-home buyers paying less but getting more
New data signals first-home buyers are getting "good deals" in the current market, Corelogic's Kelvin Davidson says.
How special are supermarket specials?
What eight weeks of research at supermarkets found.