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Property plunge: Biggest sales slump in 40 years

There were 4100 properties sold in February - the lowest number for that month since 1981.

Laybuy lays off more workers

The company is going through a second round of restructuring in less than a year.

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Many KiwiSaver schemes had small investments in the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank.

Dire warning: 200 US banks at risk of Silicon Valley-style collapse

186 banks could fail if half of their depositors were to withdraw their funds quickly,

What we’ve learned from small investors taking over the share market

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Mary Holm: Should I keep the equity in my home or buy an investment property?

Borrowing against your house to invest can work well - but it's not for everyone.

Women trail men in home ownership

Study finds men own 0.5 per cent more homes than women, or 8149 more properties.

Who's being targeted in crypto scams?

Many are being targeted through a social media platform.

Cooking the Books podcast: How insurance will be changed by climate change

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Resident sets up vibrating device to aggravate neighbours in NZ's tallest apartment tower

The bizarre device is designed to make a dull, repetitive noise 24 hours a day.

Mary Holm: Should I send my share market money to Australia?

Some investors are fans of Aussie shares, but you can look further afield.

Market Watch: Why stubborn inflation has investors on the back foot

Wall Street roared into New Year, but strong US jobs data has pessimists back in control.

What's behind Pizza Hut, KFC franchise owner's billion-dollar value slump?

Margin pressure expected to stay on Pizza Hut and KFC franchise owner.

Kiwi startup provides bridge to allow crypto payments for everyday goods

Firm estimates there are millions of potential users worldwide.