Frances Cook
BusinessDesk Investments Editor
BusinessDesk Investments Editor
We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.
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Worked from home in lockdown? You may be able to get $15 a week
A new streamlined system aims to help us meet the costs of working from home.
Learn from Christchurch: Don't assume we'll get 'business as usual' soon
The sooner we face reality the sooner we can adapt to it
How to stop the land under your house causing headaches
Many ignore their land title or don't understand it - but it can make or break your house.
Why term deposits aren't making the money they used to
Interest rates are at historic lows, but if you master them, you'll master your money.
Nurses strike on Thursday: Acting PM Peters says current offer 'best we can do'
The Nurses' Organisation will this morning announce the result of its members vote.
Nurses reject pay offer, demand urgent mediation
Nurses and midwives have spent the past two weeks considering the DHBs' offer.
Freedom campers law change on the cards
Government says freedom camping problems don't have quick fix, and may need legislation
Top cops honoured for life-saving bravery
Two police officers are receiving the Police Association's highest honour for bravery.
Climate change to make Wellington as hot as Sydney: Niwa report
Wellington could end up with a climate closer to Sydney's, if nothing is done.