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How much money do you need to be happy?
Probably less than you think, a new study has found. Audio
One in five businesses reporting losses
Economists say the situation may become worse before it improves.
ANZ cuts home loan rate, predictions others will follow
The country's biggest bank said it would cut its one-year fixed rate special by 16 basis points to 4.79 percent.
How many home loan applications are turned down - and why?
Only a small number of people applying for home loans are being turned away - and usually there is a way to get them across the line in future.
What happens if my partner dies without a will? - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Long-term investment is guaranteed Lotto 'win'
The odds of winning Lotto First Division are about one-in-3.84 million and Powerball is even less likely. Audio
Coloured blocks on your CV - and other job-hunting mistakes
Recruitment experts point out some common mistakes you might be making. Audio
The big investment winners even experts missed
Wish you'd sunk a few dollars into Bitcoin or Apple? You're not alone...
How much is a bathroom really worth?
If you're trying to get ready alongside your spouse and kids, you might think "quite a lot".
Gas supply concerns may force fertiliser plant to temporarily close
The chief executive of Ballance Agri-Nutrients says they're planning for a shutdown of up to four months.
Customer stunned by 1.1kg rock in bag of potatoes
The potato-shaped, dirt-covered rock managed to sneak through the potato processing gate.
The people working for $10 - and less - an hour
The problem facing people moving off income support. Audio
Does getting NCEA mean you earn more?
NCEA may be on the way out - but has it been delivering better jobs and income for the students who've completed it? Audio
What rising unemployment means for your home loan
More official cash rate cuts could now be on the cards in a further bid to try and revive the economy, experts say. Audio
Pilots lose employment battle with Jetstar
Jetstar doesn't have to offer pilots an alternative day off if they are on call on a public holiday but do not have to work, the ERA says.
NZ businesses owe more than $1.4 billion in unpaid tax
There is still almost $48 million unpaid from 2018 - and $1.471 billion from the most recent year.
Is this where house prices will start to rise first?
Stronger conditions for farmers may be helping regional property markets.
Quarter of tenant applications to tribunal relate to Healthy Homes standards
In its latest annual report, the Tenancy Tribunal said there were 29,309 applications made to it in 2024, up 14 percent compared to 2023 and up 43 percent compared to 2022.
How our tax bills stack up compared to other countries
Inland Revenue says taxes will have to rise to cope with an ageing population. How do our taxes already compare? Audio
Business called on to report electricity companies
The commission is making an anonymous reporting tool available, which encrypts users' data to keep them anonymous. Audio
Why buying a house can seem stressful and overwhelming
Research shows 80 percent of people find the experience stressful, driven by competitive conditions, rising costs and the number of options buyers have to deal with.
Billions shifted from big banks to boutique operators in KiwiSaver shakeup
Over 160,000 investors switched KiwiSaver providers last year, with major banks losing ground to high-performing independents. Audio
Can a partner claim part of my house if we never lived together? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
How bad is the tariff news for NZ, really?
New Zealand exports to the US will now face a 15 percent tariff, but economists say it could have been much worse. Audio