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'A disappointment gap': 61 shops announce closures in 10 days
There are warnings the number of businesses closing could get worse before it gets better.
Students can now claim $12,000 but is it money well spent?
The funds have not lifted participation rates or helped more disadvantaged students, an economist says.
Why are teeth left out of public healthcare?
"It's a significant gap that leads to a lot of other issues in healthcare but also economically for the country," says the Dental for All campaign
Should you take Elon Musk's advice not to save for retirement?
Elon Musk says you might not need to worry about saving for retirement soon - but New Zealanders are being told to be very wary.
Gold, silver sellers scramble to keep up with demand
Visitors to The Gold Exchange are buying 50 silver coins at a time, and orders for gold are running hot, even as prices continue to rise.
House prices are up - but what's going on in Wellington?
Prices around the country are picking up, but not in the capital.
Australia vs NZ: Who's doing retirement income better?
Australians probably get a better deal out of their superannuation savings than New Zealanders do from KiwiSaver, but New Zealand's pension comes into its own.
Cost of building a new house set to rise
New data shows residential building costs increased by 0.9 percent in the three months to December.
Tough December for stores, as Boxing Day sales slump
Boxing Day non-food shopping reached $51 million, down 12.4 percent.
How old is too old for a home loan?
Banks cannot discriminate based on age, but you still need to establish an exit strategy on repaying your loan.
Mum awarded $10,000 after son blocks her access to money
The woman was unable to access her money after she added her son to her account to help with her banking.
Yoyoso, Miniso in liquidation - Temu gets blame again
The retail chain has been placed into liquidation owing millions of dollars, but liquidators say it is unlikely unsecured creditors will get their money back.
Is this the year food price pressure eases?
An economist says food price rises had been quite targeted in 2025.
Are you getting the most out of your KiwiSaver scheme?
In our series on getting your finances sorted this year, here's how to maximise your KiwiSaver.
Get your finances sorted in 2026: Manage your mortgage
Want to pay off your home loan? Here are some changes you can make to get you closer to that goal.
Get your finances sorted in 2026: Get rid of debt
If you've decided to ditch the debt, there are a few things you can do to help shake it off.
Get your finances sorted in 2026: Save money
Saving money is probably near the top of your New Year's resolution lists. But where to start?
Get your finances sorted: Set a budget
So you've decided this is year you'll get your money life stored. But where do you begin?
'It can't be worse, right?': What's next for the economy
The past year was a tough grind for many, but forecasters see hope on the horizon.
$69 delivery fee for Ikea dining chair stickers
There have been a number of problems reported in recent weeks for Ikea, which opened its first New Zealand shop in early December.
Where house prices could land in 2026
It's been a tough 12 months on the housing front, so what might we see in the next year?