PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How do we make sure a home deposit gift is fair for both our sonsOPINION: You will need to explain to both sons why the amounts differ.18 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeFormer Heartland Bank accountant sentenced for insider trading offencesThe former accountant was sentenced to six months' home detention.17 Apr 05:45 AM
InvestmentASB Securities impersonated, scammers suspected of exploiting volatile economyThe fake share traders invite people to connect over WhatsApp, bank says.17 Apr 03:32 AM
BusinessHouse prices down in most regions in year to MarchPrices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.14 Apr 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine 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.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val unit buyer fears reneging on $850,000 contract'Targeted and called repetitively by young Pasifika people who got my trust.' - Keil-Hall10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to get started on investing if you’re a young adult OPINION: Young people should start with KiwiSaver before riskier investments.05 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortablyFinancial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.05 Apr 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: I’m spending half my pay on my mortgage and I’m struggling to saveOPINION: It sounds to me as if you're being too tough on yourself.04 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: I’ve inherited $450,000 - should I invest in gold?OPINION: The gold price has risen a lot in recent years but it can also fall fast.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social housesChris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.28 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxSharesies calls for tax tweaks to benefit locals with offshore investments, not just foreignersMinister is considering changes.25 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: How to protect your $275k inheritance during a relationship splitOPINION: Inheritance and separation — what you need to know.16 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Don’t wait to claim your benefitOPINION: A woman has finally claimed her Veteran Spouse pension 44 years late.14 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and finance‘Grossly unfair’: Staff at Hatch owner FNZ revolt over capital raiseSome employees say their retirement funds have disappeared due to dilution.14 Mar 02:13 AM
TaxTax rules to be changed to keep wealthy migrants in NZGovernment responds to calls for changes to the FIF regime.12 Mar 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should I use an inheritance to buy a rental property for my 18 year old?OPINION: There are a number of downsides and risks to investment property.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentProperty investors are back, borrowing almost twice as much as a year agoWill they send house prices through the roof again? 28 Feb 12:26 AM
Markets with MadisonWaiting to fix in ’26 could cost mortgage borrowers more, analyst saysRate relief is here! Or is it? 23 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesEconomic shifts: Heartland’s $50m write-off versus Turners' profit boostThe S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,051.12, down 17.81 points or 0.14%.18 Feb 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Why do some generations still prioritise boys over girls?OPINION: And why do some employers behave the same way?14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentDiana Clement: The strategies that could help you get financial freedomOPINION: Some people retire early using the Fire approach.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumGDP‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaksCorporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.05 Feb 01:50 AM
BusinessWhere Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.23 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up billOwners of 2-bedroom places get three choices: $350,000, $643,000 or $800,000 fix-up bill.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: The simple rules to follow to maintain a cashed-up retirementOPINION: How do you ensure you won’t be living on cold baked beans in your final years?18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBorrowers bet on big rate cuts, as popularity of floating rates surgesShould recent bond market volatility dent their confidence?16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Financial lessons I learned from a renoOPINION: There are things you just don't know about until after.13 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How practising gratitude can improve your financesOPINION: Appreciating and being thankful for what we have can work wonders.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Debt snowballs and debt avalanches – how to pay ongoing costs in the New YearOPINION: People find ways to disguise their financial problems from themselves. 04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: The decision property investors shouldn't overlookWhy ownership structure matters for your investment property.30 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How Christmas conversations can lead to wealth inequality insightsOPINION: Ask children open-ended questions to encourage reflection.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating financesIain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds. 26 Dec 04:00 PM