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What sort of houses will foreigners be able to buy?
Houses in Devonport, Matakana, Remuera and Rodney, an apartment in Tauranga and large plots of land are among the properties that foreign buyers might be able to buy under new rules.
Is now a good time to buy a house?
The key factors in deciding, and how they stack up at the moment. Audio
Woolworths increases subscription fee, minimum spend for free delivery
The supermarket chain is increasing the price and minimum spend required.
Farmers warned about lack of insurance cover for fines under the RMA
Farmers are being told they are on their own when it comes to potential breaches of the Resource Management Act.
Can I leave a child out of my will? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
'A lot of pain': More than 2500 hospo businesses gone
It seems barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing - and the numbers back it up. Audio
Calls to make employer KiwiSaver contributions mandatory
There are concerns the current setup could exacerbate income inequality in retirement.
Why your My Food Bag share price is still tough to swallow
My Food Bag shares are now worth about 85 percent less than when the company listed and market commentators say it's not the only IPO that's gone sour in recent years.
Who is going to be our new supermarket competitor?
Experts say there are a few potential options.
Is it fair to stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65?
Employers opting to stop contributing to their staff's KiwiSaver accounts when they turn 65 may be costing them thousands of dollars. Audio
Average time to save a house deposit down to 10 years
That's lower than the almost-14 years required in 2021, but still above the long-term average of 9.1 years.
Accountants divided on IRD information-gathering power repeal
The section of law that gives Inland Revenue the power to request information for the purpose of tax policy development is to be repealed.
How did gender pay gap get smaller?
New Zealand's gender pay gap has narrowed to its lowest level on record - and one economist says some sectors have contributed more to the improvement than others.
Are lower house prices really bad for the economy?
What economists say about comments by politicians and the Reserve Bank on house prices. Audio
'They suggested we wear more clothes': Households hit with huge power bills
A woman who was told by a power company that she should put on more clothes is just one of hundreds of Kiwis who told RNZ they are struggling with power bills this winter. Audio
Will NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?
How does New Zealand's economy stack up against Australia's? That's a question a Westpac senior economist has been working to answer. Audio
The essential item that's 900% more expensive than in 2000
Climate change and the cost of increasing weather events are pushing up the cost.
Tax changes for new migrants, remote workers, and those with solar powers systems
The Revenue Minister says the bill is aimed at boosting the economy, helping businesses grow, and making it easier for skilled people to live and work here.
Ticket giant Ticketek buys Eventfinda
New Zealand ticketing and event listing business Eventfinda has sold to Ticketek.
Are relationship property laws working?
Law Commission recommendations included changes that would mean a partner was not necessarily entitled to half the family home. Audio
'Steep' interest rate move
A change in the Reserve Bank's tone has caused a "steep" move in wholesale markets, Kiwibank's economists say, and the fall is likely to continue.
Flight attendants lose Covid-19 vaccination fight
Air New Zealand said its actions were what a fair and reasonable employer could have done.
Warning to investors as currency goes viral
Currency speculators are being warned to take care with suggestions that investing in Vietnamese dong could propel them to riches.
Costs mount in paid-off homes, leaving retirees struggling
Some are still paying almost $800 a month, a look at the cost of living shows. Audio
Are websites like Fishpond the answer for cheaper groceries?
Consumer NZ warns many still prefer a one-stop shop for all their shopping needs, rather than shop around.