BusinessFlexibility on tax rate helps cash flowFrom April 1, there's some flexibility available on the tax rates you're able to use.24 Mar 02:27 AM
BusinessRetirees now face 30 years on meagre incomeNew Zealand is finally catching up with the rest of the world.24 Mar 02:24 AM
BusinessSchemes welcome lump sumsYour KiwiSaver is an investment account, and you can add lump sums to it at any time.24 Mar 02:17 AM
Northern AdvocateOut of grief, a new businessHonestly Yours aims to help people in difficult times deal with a loved one's passing.22 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePizza place uses scooters to deliverA Whangarei business is using electric scooters to deliver pizzas.21 Mar 10:13 PM
Northern AdvocateChinese tourism surge on agendaA marketing drive by Northland promotional groups could see many more visitors fly here from the land of the sleeping giant.19 Mar 09:55 PM
BusinessThink about funding your retirementHave you given any thought to when you might want to stop working? Retirement is a bit of a dirty word for a lot of people. But most 17 Mar 01:45 AM
BusinessFinancial advisers answerable to authorityFinancial service providers are regulated by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). Part of the FMA's role is to educate consumers 17 Mar 01:43 AM
BusinessTracking down KiwiSaver detailsMy partner recently moved his KiwiSaver to our bank. We have since been requested to provide a statement of his KiwiSaver for legal 17 Mar 12:56 AM
Northern AdvocateKiwi power firm hit by Egyptian hackerAn Egyptian hacker is believed to be behind a cyber attack that took down Top Energy's website.15 Mar 08:21 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland sets new median house priceA strong February has seen Northland's house prices hit a record median.15 Mar 06:14 PM
BusinessHats off to costume capersPatrice Schaumkell says it's time for her next adventure. The owner of what is believed to be the only large costume hire business 15 Mar 12:40 AM
Northern AdvocateTourism earnings in Northland upTourism earnings growth in Northland for the year to January this year better than the national average.14 Mar 09:19 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwis 'too lazy' for lifestyle blockA Northland woman selling a small lifestyle block says Kiwis "think this is too much work" to take on the property.13 Mar 10:14 PM
Northern AdvocateHemp growers ready for harvestA group of Far North women are preparing to harvest their first crop of hemp later this month.13 Mar 05:02 PM
Northern AdvocateCountdown pulls eggs from shelvesCountdown has removed Palace Poultry eggs from their shelves after reports caged eggs were being sold as free range.12 Mar 10:03 PM
BusinessUs and them not solving housing issueInter-generational warfare seems to have broken out over the past week. BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander got into hot water when 10 Mar 02:26 AM
BusinessMarriage should be a joining of financesRelationships aren't like they used to be a generation or two ago. The path to a ceremony is a more gradual one, with couples typically 10 Mar 02:22 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver: Consider taking a lower risk levelI have been in KiwiSaver for over five years. I always thought that there was some kind of government guarantee, so that in a worst 10 Mar 01:35 AM
BusinessDefunct dairy factory now has new lifeA defunct dairy factory has been turned into am art workshop and curio shop.08 Mar 04:00 AM
BusinessCould mini houses be the future in NZ?A Whangarei man is on a mission to build sustainable and affordable houses.08 Mar 12:18 AM
BusinessPersistence rewards with jobPersistence leads to job Whangarei man has always wanted.07 Mar 10:49 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangarei house seized to pay Masala debtA $1.12 million Whangarei house will be sold to pay debt from the Masala Indian Restaurant chain.01 Mar 07:16 PM
BusinessChalet Romantica wins top ratingA Bay of Islands accommodation provider has been named the "best of the best" bed and breakfast facility in the land. Chalet Romantica 01 Mar 02:07 AM
BusinessProject aiding jobless to be enlargedA trial approach to addressing youth unemployment in Northland is to be expanded. GROW, a pilot government programme which focuses 01 Mar 02:04 AM
BusinessEquestrian centre for sale has potentialAn equestrian centre designed as a stabling and dressage arena training facility for young horse riders is for sale.01 Mar 01:30 AM
BusinessTalk to kids about moneyIf your kids are anything like mine, you're probably a bit worried about how they will approach their financial future. I often get 24 Feb 02:27 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver: Hardship must be provenI've been under serious financial stress for nearly a year now, trying to recover from debt that was incurred when I took on an adviser 24 Feb 01:57 AM
Northern AdvocateBrothel told get consent or closeA Whangarei brothel operating next door to a childcare centre that's being built has been found to be operating outside the hours permitted.22 Feb 07:00 PM
BusinessYoung online seller targets millennialsA young Kiwi entrepreneur who grew up in Northland has launched a free online fashion trading platform. Bridget Thackwray has created 22 Feb 12:33 AM
Northern AdvocateProlonged power cut hits businessesBusinesses in a small Northland town lost tens of thousands of dollars in revenue after a power cut lasted up to 54 hours.20 Feb 07:16 PM
BusinessPrepare for your kids' future financial needsParents and grandparents often want to set aside funds for their young children so they can be used to help further their later education 17 Feb 02:18 AM
BusinessWhat sort of legacy do you wantLeaving money to your kids - or deciding not to - has been in the news over the past week. A number of baby boomers have said they 17 Feb 02:10 AM
