Personal Finance news
More than half of Kiwis worry about money weekly
The equivalent of just over two million people worry about money either daily or weekly.
Tech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fund
PLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.
'Overstaffed': Two Reserve Bank assistant governors quit amid restructure
Departures following Adrian Orr's shock resignation as governor.
Former Heartland Bank accountant sentenced for insider trading offences
The former accountant was sentenced to six months' home detention.
ASB Securities impersonated, scammers suspected of exploiting volatile economy
The fake share traders invite people to connect over WhatsApp, bank says.
Labour finally shoots down Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive Super at 55
Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion a year.
KiwiSaver news
Former FMA chief Rob Everett to chair Simplicity
Rob Everett was the former chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Mary Holm: Home ownership vs shares - the great Kiwi debate
OPINION: Balancing home ownership with investment strategies.
Mary Holm: How do we make sure a home deposit gift is fair for both our sons
OPINION: You will need to explain to both sons why the amounts differ.
Interest rates news
Mary Holm: Home ownership vs shares - the great Kiwi debate
OPINION: Balancing home ownership with investment strategies.
'Overstaffed': Two Reserve Bank assistant governors quit amid restructure
Departures following Adrian Orr's shock resignation as governor.
Investment news
Tech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fund
PLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.
Nadine Higgins: How your neighbour's spending habits can mislead you
Opinion: Appearances can be deceiving; many who seem wealthy face financial issues.
Mary Holm: Home ownership vs shares - the great Kiwi debate
OPINION: Balancing home ownership with investment strategies.
Tax news
Treasury keen on crisis time OCR cuts, not spending and money printing
The agency still can't pinpoint the benefits of the Covid-era $55 billion LSAP programme.
Auckland scaffolding company director sentenced to home detention for $558k tax fraud
The woman was ordered to pay reparations of $13,000, albeit at $50 per week.
Borrow-against-your-provisional-tax firm Taxi wins law change, reveals numbers
The small business-focused start-up bags its first two corporate clients.
Business news
Former FMA chief Rob Everett to chair Simplicity
Rob Everett was the former chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
NZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emerges
The country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.
More personal finance news
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
What is the bond market – and is it still a 'safe haven' asset?
Bonds have emerged as a key player in the tariff wars between the US and China.
Nadine Higgins: Deposit rates tumbling – where do I put my savings now?
OPINION: Term deposit rates have fallen from 6% last year to about 4.3% now.
Mary Holm: What we’re getting wrong about KiwiSaver
The financial guru doesn't think you should prioritise returns when choosing providers.
Diana Clement: How to get started on investing if you’re a young adult
OPINION: Young people should start with KiwiSaver before riskier investments.
‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably
Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.
Mary Holm: I’m spending half my pay on my mortgage and I’m struggling to save
OPINION: It sounds to me as if you're being too tough on yourself.
Auckland scaffolding company director sentenced to home detention for $558k tax fraud
The woman was ordered to pay reparations of $13,000, albeit at $50 per week.
Borrow-against-your-provisional-tax firm Taxi wins law change, reveals numbers
The small business-focused start-up bags its first two corporate clients.