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Kainga Ora takes action over unpaid tenant rent
In one of dozens of cases being taken to the Tenancy Tribunal, a Wellington woman owed $34,440 in rent arrears.
Businesses 'can't hang on'
As liquidation numbers soar, some just can't carry on, Retail NZ says.
Olive oil up 84%, eggs up 80% - The aftermath of the food price spike
Inflation has settled, but prices aren't back where they were.
How many borrowers have 'fix regret'?
Anyone who took to heart the Reserve Bank's indication it was considering another rate increase could have been left frustrated.
Gilmours freezes prices to help struggling businesses
Grocery, chilled and frozen, and liquor products have all had their prices frozen - but there is no such move planned to help households.
How far have interest rates really fallen?
August has been the month of cuts. Here's how they've stacked up.
Why are more adults living with their parents?
The number of households with adult children has grown by more than 100,000 since 2004. Here's why. Audio
Ask Susan: Can a solo mum buy a house?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Cafe suffers 'worst sales day ever' as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say the crunch is worse than during Covid, making it "near impossible" to turn a profit.
Who are the winners (and losers) of supermarket member pricing?
Are member prices the best deals? And are non-members paying more?
Have we hit 'peak bad' for the economy?
How can businesses be feeling so positive? Commentators say it may be because things just can't get worse.
What do New Zealand's influencers really earn?
New data shows they're not Tiktoking their way to riches.
'Higher income' doesn't mean much - financial coach
Higher-income families would usually qualify for less government support and the support available for those with only one child cut out at relatively low income levels, a financial coach says.
'Mum and Dad' property investors dipping toes back in: Corelogic
Interest rates will soon get to the level where it makes more sense, research firm says.
Is housing market rebound waiting to happen?
As one investor says buyers are waiting in the wings, our biggest bank says more rapid pick-up is possible.
The KiwiSaver fund that's returned nearly 400%
These are the funds that have given investors the best returns over time.
Tax department comes knocking - literally
For the first time in a long time, Inland Revenue is physically visiting those owing money.
2025 the year house price rises revert to normal, BNZ says
Prices will be flat this year but increase 7 percent next year, bank economist says.
Do we have a 'right to disconnect' in NZ?
Australians have been given the right to ignore the boss after-hours. What about us?
The adviser helping clients with $100k of retail debt
The number of people being made bankrupt has fallen sharply over the past decade, but there are warnings trouble may lie ahead.
Economic recovery: Is this time different?
NZ's biggest bank says things are uncertain because the recession the country has been through was deliberately caused.
Ask Susan: Should I invest in gold?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.