News
How much do first home buyers earn
Most first-home buyers are earning more than the average New Zealand household.
Should parents get to share their tax bills?
The founder of a startup business that helps employers and parents with parental leave is asking whether it's fair that parents are taxed as individuals.
Biggest bank thinks house prices will rise this year after all
ANZ has lowered its house price forecast for this year and now predicts values will lift over the last months of 2025.
The retail membership schemes with no rewards
A growing number of shops ask customers for their phone numbers or email addresses when shopping in-store.
What will farmers spend their $200,000 each on?
Around 60 percent of shareholding farms could receive a windfall, if a Fonterra sale to a French dairy giant goes ahead.
Changes to foreign investment fund rules, fringe benefit tax announced
Revenue Minister Simon Watts said the changes would "sharpen the focus" on growing the economy.
Why your health insurance premiums keep going up
A 'healthy, young' man says he's shocked to be told his premiums have increased 25 percent in a year. Audio
Seven questions about a capital gains tax
What you might be asking about Labour's new tax policy.
Who is being hardest hit by cost of living increases now?
Beneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases, while the biggest spenders are getting some relief, new data shows.
Tens of thousands of households in arrears on council rates
The latest consumer price index data revealed rates are up 8.8 percent year-on-year.
Can I claim Australian pension while in NZ? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
How to make your kids better with money
Parents want what's best for their kids - including a financially comfortable future - but that can be a daunting prospect.
What should you do with $10,000 now? We asked experts
It's not a life-changing Lotto win - but here's how it could improve your future.
Will home loan rates drop below 4 percent?
Home loan interest rates continue to drop as the Reserve Bank pursues its path to a lower official cash rate, and wholesale markets fall. Audio
Payments unlikely for customers, businesses owed money by GrabOne
The failed voucher business owes more than $16.5 million, including at least $3.8m to unsecured creditors.
Customers missing out in savings accounts, former bank boss warns
A former bank CEO explains what a 'grandfathered' account is and how it might be losing you money.
Which are the best-performing KiwiSaver funds?
A new KiwiSaver survey shows the September quarter was a positive one for KiwiSaver providers.
$7000 lost to job scam - and still looking for work
The 61-year-old Dunedin woman took a role reviewing accommodation, but was soon asked to create a cryptocurrency wallet. Audio
How to get investors to help you buy your first house
Housies claims its model should work better than previous versions that have struggled to get off the ground in NZ.
Why home loan preapproval may get easier
First-home buyers may get a boost through the summer months, a property research firm says.
Should you take the 18-month fixed rate?
A number of banks are moving to cut their rate - but should you take it?
Why you might need $1 million to retire in a big city
Some retirees are topping up their Super payments by almost $1000 a week to cover costs.
Thousands of bank accounts closed, transferred to Inland Revenue
Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue. Audio
Dodgy air conditioner labels spark warning
After testing, the air conditioner units showed they did not meet requirements.
How even non-striking workers might not be paid in a strike
Industrial action such as this week's 'mega strike' can cause significant issues for employers, one employment law expert says.
