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Why is inflation still hurting so much?
The price rises might feel a lot sharper than that headline number suggests.
How long is food safe after 'best before' dates?
New Zealand households are wasting an average $1300 each per year on unused food, and misunderstanding of best before dates may be part of the reason. Audio
Where have all the children gone? The dropping numbers of kids in cities
The number of children living in central Auckland and Wellington has dropped sharply - is the housing market to blame?
How much is a house in a desirable school zone worth?
Want to live close to a popular high school? Expect to pay a lot more for it.
Retailers back 'flexible' surcharge plan
ACT Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson proposed an amendment to the Retail Payment System Amendment Bill.
Regretting your fixed mortgage rate? Here's what you can do
If you've fixed, then watched rates fall, you might be wondering what your options are.
Why rising house prices are a bad thing
New research shows that renters' wellbeing has fallen as property prices have risen.
GrabOne goes into liquidation, questions linger for voucher-holders
Business has ceased trading and the liquidators are immediately commencing a sales process.
Small relief for food prices - if you don't like cabbage
Vegetables and chocolate had the biggest monthly decrease.
Mother outraged as IRD takes $1000 a week from account
How much is it reasonable for Inland Revenue to take to recover debt?
Insurer rejects $31,000 claim after couple has suitcases left in car stolen
The Ombudsman found the insurer was right to reject the claim.
Six common credit card mistakes
New Zealanders have millions of them, but are you wasting money on yours? Audio
Should we be cutting taxes on KiwiSaver?
New Zealand's pension system has been ranked 17th out of 52 in a new global list, with suggestions for how it could be improved.
Is the share market about to crash?
Depending on where you get your news, you might have started to feel a bit nervous in recent weeks.
Borrower challenges adviser's $2500 fee for switching banks
A borrower who complained that his mortgage adviser wrongly charged him $2500 when he changed banks has been told the broker acted appropriately.
Air NZ pilot wins age discrimination case
Captain Garth McGearty had reached the most senior rank, captain of the Boeing 777, when the matter of his age become an issue.
What will LVR changes mean for the housing market?
Changes might be welcome for people with small deposits, but they are unlikely to make a difference to the housing market overall.
What's really going on with the housing market?
It's been a patchy year - so are things improving now or not?
How much home loan rates have really dropped
The official cash rate has fallen from a peak of 5.5 to 2.5 percent but some longer-term fixed rates moved by less than half the drop.
How many of NZ's unemployed can expect to find work?
The labour market is forecast to improve next year, reducing the number of people unemployed from its current 158,000.
Spending more, getting less: What the data shows
Supermarket trips, utility bills and going to cafes have all become more expensive.
Expect to be chased for even small tax debt, IRD says
The tax department is cracking down on overdue tax as it tries to pull in an estimated $10 billion in tax debt.
Why Inland Revenue is taking money from bank accounts
Thousands have had money deducted from their accounts as the tax department ramps up efforts to collect money it's owed. Audio
Can my Australian wife get NZ superannuation? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
IRD moves to tackle 'zombie companies'
The tax department can soon provide information on tax debts to credit-reporting agencies.
