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Mortgage rate of 3.99% - but there's a catch
What's described as "cashback on steroids" comes with a couple of conditions.
'High trust' Covid approach led to fraud cases, tax expert says
Inland Revenue said an Auckland woman had been sentenced to two years' prison on tax fraud charges.
Thinking about solar? Here are questions to ask
The first step is making sure your roof is suitable, says the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
Why even switching to the basics won't avoid food price rises
The combined cost of a loaf of sliced white bread and bottle of standard milk have risen from $4.35 in 2006 to $6.58 today.
Do more expensive KiwiSaver funds give a better return?
We've done the maths to see if paying higher fees for your KiwiSaver is worth it. Audio
Can my father's partner take his house? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Who pays when the price tag is wrong?
When a Whanganui supermarket displayed some dodgy maths recently, a shopper said he should be able to choose to pay the lower of the prices.
Forget quiet quitting, now we're 'quiet cracking'
While quiet quitting had people turning up to do only the bare minimum, quiet cracking is where workers do their jobs with a hidden struggle.
Investors worry about political flipflopping as rents fall
Trade Me's latest rental price data showed nationally rents being asked on the site were down 3 percent in the year to a median $620.
How switching banks could come at a cost
It has partly been driven by an increase in competition with "cash back" offers.
'Is this available?': How to use online marketplaces and avoid the scams
New Zealand's secondhand market could be worth an estimated $5.5 billion a year.
Another major bank cuts home loan rates
ANZ and BNZ cut their one-year speical rates earlier this week.
Real estate data 'latest indicator of economic air pocket'
The Auckland property market is noticeably softer than the rest of the country, particularly the South Island, an economist says.
Wilson Parking locked in $6m legal fight with ex-employee
A lawyer says Wilson Parking's case was unusual because of the claims filed in both the High Court and the Employment Relations Authority.
Are you investing in weapons used in Gaza?
A responsible investment platform says the amount of KiwiSaver money invested in weapons companies has increased 40.9 percent this year.
More people making losses when selling their homes
In the second quarter of this year, one in 10 home sellers made a loss, the highest proportion since 2014.
Warning after real estate agents caught altering sale agreements
Buyers may be at risk, the Law Association warns.
Lessons from a divorce coach in a tough property market
Don't give up your job, know what you owe, and be careful living together after separating, a divorce coach says. Audio
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.