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Liam Dann: Kiwis need to save their way out of this financial hole

Government moves to boost KiwiSaver contributions are a good start but should go further.

Bruce Cotterill: Standards in Parliament have hit rock bottom

Recent incidents highlight a decline in standards, both in Parliament and the media.

Fran O’Sullivan: Nicola Willis' Budget is pragmatic, ruthless but also generous

OPINION: Many will understand the end game but find the means unacceptable.

Mary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?

OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.

Editorial: Government's KiwiSaver changes don’t go far enough

OPINION: The contribution rate rise still falls short of what Australian employees get.

Matthew Hooton: Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knew

OPINION: Gross debt is projected to increase by $73b, reaching $283b by 2029.

Benno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issues

OPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.

Honest debate needed on building materials' true impact – Jeremy Sole

OPINION: Steel's embodied carbon can be cut by up to 70% with new tech and recycling.

Mary Holm: Gold's risks outweigh rewards for cautious savers

OPINION: Gold offers no dividends, unlike shares, which provide returns even in downturns.

Matthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarily

OPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?

Richard Prebble: The Waitangi Tribunal 'should be disestablished'

OPINION: Parliament needs to return to original purpose of Crown honouring promises.

Liam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset?

OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.

Opinion: Nicola Willis should challenge the RBNZ on prudential rules

The minister should interfere in RBNZ regulation, say Simon Jensen and Andrew Body.

Cecilia Robinson: 'Why didn't we learn this at school?'

OPINION: The Government is embedding financial education from Year 1 in the curriculum.

Nadine Higgins: How to safely invest in off-the-plan properties

New builds allow a 20% deposit instead of 30%, easing entry for buyers.

Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots

OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.