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Payouts for private cancer care surge
New Zealand's largest health insurer is now paying tens of millions for cancer treatment every year in what's been an been "exponential" rise.
Third of apartments now selling for a loss
The figures for those hoping to make a buck off their apartment are the worst they've been in over a decade. Audio
A job loss 'can take years to recover from'
As unemployment grows, there's a warning that the effects of job loss can be long-lasting.
International shares propel best-performing KiwiSaver manager
Here is how KiwiSaver funds stacked up in the June quarter.
'Heads should roll' if OCR is cut next week - economist
Calls are mounting for the official cash rate to be cut but it would be a huge reversal of recent forecasts.
Apartment owners may have 'heads in the sand' about ground rent increase
Next year could spell bad news for owners in downtown Auckland.
Expect bumps ahead on shaky sharemarkets
Things are looking a little calmer - but what happens next?
What's actually going on with sharemarkets?
You've probably seeing headlines about "bloodbaths" and billions being wiped out. Here's what is happening.
What international sharemarket turmoil means for your KiwiSaver
About 60% of KiwiSaver assets are invested offshore, but if you've got your settings right, there's only one thing you need to do.
How a Kiwibank sale might work
Nicola Willis wants to "explore where more capital could come from", and KiwiSaver managers say they can help.
How a $920 fridge created a $10k 'debt spiral'
The woman was refunded after receiving an 'unsuitable' loan.
Official cash rate tipped to hit 5 percent by year's end
Westpac has brought forward its cut forecast.
Fraction of incorrectly paid cost-of-living support returned
ACT says Inland Revenue should reconsider policy of not chasing the payments.
Why falling interest rates aren't good news for everyone
Here's what you can think about if you have money in the bank.
Ask Susan: How old is too old for a home loan?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
Cheese? Power? Here's what you could do with your tax cut
Save it, invest it, buy a block of cheese ... Here's some suggestions for how to spend the $4 to $40 you may be getting.
What's in a name? Quite a bit if you're buying in Khandallah or Mt Eden
Would you pay more to live in Khandallah than Ngaio? Or St Heliers rather than Glen Innes?
Auckland businesses closing at twice the rate of other regions
Data shows the downturn pain is being felt in the biggest city.
Banks relax borrowing test rates
Small changes are making it easier for borrowers to get home loans, brokers say.
Tax warning for property flippers
Even if you live in a house, you could get a tax bill, expert warns as the bright-line test changes.
Interest rates 'be careful what you wish for' scenario playing out
Lower rates are not likely to be enough to boost house prices, ANZ says
Who are NZ's 1%, and how do you get there?
If you want to join the country's wealthiest people, you're best to start early.
