Money
Slowdown in mortgage lending on the cards this year - economist
Mortgage lending flows were high at the tail-end of 2021, however, there are signs of an easing for low-deposit lending to owner-occupiers.
Fonterra reduces milk solids collection forecast
Fonterra has downsized its milk solids collection forecast following challenging growing conditions and varied weather.
Police urge vigilance over fake bank notes
Counterfeit bank notes are circulating around South Taranaki, police say.
Million dollar homes: Average house price exceeds $1m for first time
There was a 27.6 percent growth over 2021, breaking the previous record set in 2003 with a 24.4 percent growth.
What's getting in the way of Kiwi women saving for retirement?
The gender pay gap, unpaid labour and a lack of financial confidence are the three main reasons women end up with less in their KiwiSaver funds, says Sarah Whitelock from the financial group Mercer. Audio
Nelson community groups praise Covid-19 fund support
Nelson community groups says they are grateful for the city council's $200,000 Covid-19 emergency fund.
Tips on how to safely trade unwanted Christmas presents
Thousands of unwanted Christmas gifts have already been listed online, but police are warning if you're going to sell unwanted items, make sure you do so safely.
Boxing Day sales losing popularity, but people are spending more than ever
Black Friday sales are gaining in popularity and may overtake Boxing Day sales for the first time this year, PriceSpy data shows.
Christmas Eve still busiest shopping day of the year - Worldline
Figures from payments services company Worldline show that the during the peak hour of spending today - between noon and 1pm - nearly 661,000 transactions were made.
Midday Business News for 24 December 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Ministry apologises after incorrect deadline on midwives' pay claims
The Ministry of Health has apologised for a mistake which caused stress among midwives about pay delays.
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 1)
Part 1: Panellists Verity Johnson and Mark Knoff-Thomas discuss the rise and rise of food banks and Christmas waste. Audio
Midday Business News for 23 December 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 22 December 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Investment fund fraudster sentenced to 8 years in prison
An investment fund manager has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison, after cooking his investment fund's books by hiding a large but fictitious sum using a white font on a white… Audio
Man who defrauded investors of $80m gets eight-year jail term
A Christchurch investment fund manager who defrauded 150 investors of more than $80 million has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in jail.
Midday Business News for 21 December 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Why money can't buy happiness
Many people are doing it really tough financially this summer, says financial planner Liz Koh, and it may be some comfort that we now know money and happiness don't always go together. Audio
More than $1m sought in refunds for power and broadband customers
The Commerce Commission is seeking more than $1 million in refunds for Orcon and Slingshot customers, after alleging the companies failed to disclose early termination fees.
Man's $90,000 bequest will fund bike park
Otatara man Derek Gostelow left the money to the Invercargill City Council to help fund community projects.