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Houses in Auckland less affordable

Home loan affordability worsened in Auckland and Northland for first home buyers last month.

Grim outlook for NZ Refining as margins keep shrinking

Call for bolder default KiwiSaver

People who join KiwiSaver but don't choose which fund they want to be in could be put into a more aggressive fund.

<i>Liam Dann</i>: It's about ordinary investors

The Hanover investors who grudgingly voted for the Allied Farmers deal probably haven't had time to digest the contents of the capital markets report.

Westpac: Tax change would cut home prices

Some of the tax changes under consideration would reduce house prices and raise rents, says Westpac.

<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Taskforce wants level tax playing field

Think big to restore trust: taskforce

The Capital Markets Development Taskforce released recommendations with the aim of rekindling Kiwis' faith in the sharemarket.

Fix financial 'black holes' says Weldon

Deal's done - now Hanover investors must wait

Hanover owners Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson copped more stick as investors narrowly voted to approve a share rescue deal.

Strategic nearing 14-day make-or-break window

Strategic Finance will have 14 days to negotiate a settlement with its trustee or find the required cash to avoid receivership.

Home detention for finance company owner Clegg

Bailout may come at high price for Dubai

Sharemarket starts with a lift

Strategic warns on repayment

Auckland house prices up 12pc in November

House prices across New Zealand rose a slim 0.2 per cent in November, says the Real Estate Institute, but those in Auckland have soared nearly 12 per cent over the past year.

High volume in Telecom shares opens NZX

Allied Farmers boss says Hanover vote will be close

Allied Farmers is down to the wire on its deal to acquire the financial assets for $400 million in stock.

Tax change not major US worry for F & P