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Why did I have to give my ex half my KiwiSaver? - Ask Susan
Is my KiwiSaver my own account or relationship property? RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Here's who will get the biggest benefit from falling interest rates
It may be people who have a one-year fix coming up for renewal in February who experience the biggest interest rate drop this cycle.
Sort your finances, step 5: KiwiSaver
Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics of getting the most out of your KiwiSaver.
'Record-breakingly quiet' end to 2024 for property market
The number of properties listed for sale in December was the lowest since one company began compiling data.
Parents stung with unexpected $24,000 tax bill
More parents are getting bills for thousands after accidentally not declaring partners.
'Still a lot of pain' even as rising cost of building a house slows
The increase in the cost of building a house has slowed, along with activity in the sector.
Sort your finances: Mortgage
In part four of this five-part series, Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics of sorting your mortgage.
Struggling home-buyers and owners turning to non-bank lenders
One mortgage advisor has done more second-tier lending over the last six months than ever before.
Sort your finances - Step 3: Get rid of debt
In part three of this five-part series, Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics of getting rid of debt.
'I'm angry': Woman caught in investment double scam
Having lost small amounts of money in investment scams, it was when someone claimed to be able to get the money back - plus returns - that the situation snowballed.
'Expect sub-5 percent home loan rates'
The cash rate is expected to be lowered by another 50 basis points soon, and further cuts are predicted.
Whakaari White Island tour company has $8.5m debts, report shows
The company was put into liquidation on 7 June.
Greenleaf Fresh goes bust
New Zealand's first large-scale vertical farming business went into voluntary administration after it was not able to reach sufficient scale to achieve profitability.
How the tax crackdown is working
Inland Revenue was given a budget boost this year, and it seems to be working, experts say.
Mother loses appeal after paid parental leave declined
The Greens say the system needs to change.
Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started
The man has lost his bid for compensation and reimbursement.
New mother's surprise $9000 tax bill
Megan Hunt was horrified to discover she had a huge bill from Inland Revenue for overpaid Working for Families credits. Audio
Inland Revenue changes interest rates for late payments
Inland Revenue is changing the interest rates paid by and to taxpayers who over and underpay their tax.
Sort your finances in five days: Step two - Save
In part two of this five-part series, money correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics of saving money.
Why the produce on sale might not be what you expect
Compared to last year, a number of different types of fruit and vegetables appear cheaper.
Woolworths wants to buy ready-meal manufacturer
It wants to buy Beak and Johnston Holdings which produces ready-meals, slow cooked meats, soups and meat alternatives.
Sort your finances in five days: How to set a budget
In part one of this five-part series, money correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics of setting a budget.
Where were the best investments of 2024?
If you were looking for the best investment returns of the past year, international assets would have been your top bet.
How much house prices dropped in 2024
Since February, values have slowly been drifting down, Corelogic says.