PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: Consumer tally dips to $14.5b but 470,000 Kiwis behind on paymentsArrears are higher for those who live in the North Island.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesAir NZ defends Airpoints scheme after Australian criticismFrequent Flyer offers some tips, but the airline may beg to differ.02 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Surcharge ban a win for consumers but will it save them money?OPINION: It should provide a clearer and smoother experience, removing any confusion.31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When parents should step back from kids' bank accounts25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Money mistakes to avoid when you are self-employed12 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessMajor bank ends Airpoints credit card rewardsState-owned Kiwibank said costs and regulations had increased, making it unviable.28 May 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: My biggest financial mistakes and what you can learn from themOPINION: Three financial lessons, including investing, spending and life admin fail.24 May 09:00 PM
BusinessWhat to avoid doing when trying to buy your first home While interest rates may be positive, other factors could impact your purchases. 18 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNearly 500k people behind on loan payments, mortgage arrears hit eight-year highThe OCR has fallen 200 basis points since August, but home owners are still struggling.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Simple steps to cut banking costs and save bigOPINION: Banks earn billions while Kiwis pay avoidable fees and interest.03 May 09:00 PM
RetailCard spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data revealSpending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.13 Apr 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to weather sharemarket turbulenceOPINION: Knowing when to invest again is impossible so it's better to stay put.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTen things that might be a waste of moneyMost people spend money on things they think they probably shouldn’t.06 Apr 05:54 AM
Business‘Kids excluded from essential activities’: Parents resort to credit for school costs'2025 has been challenging for parents,' says budgeting expert.27 Mar 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCard payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge banDeadline day in push to lower fees.17 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAmerican Express to pay $410m to resolve deceptive marketing allegationsFinancial Times: US says Amex misrepresented some tax benefits, card rewards and fees.16 Jan 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCredit card surcharges: Watchdog says fee cap will save shoppers millionsVisa and Mastercard push back.17 Dec 09:18 PM
Business‘Challenging picture’: 461,000 borrowers behind on their paymentsPayment deficits are expected to track higher yet as Kiwis head into Christmas.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'A nation in debt': The dark reality of taking on Christmas debt'Debt becomes more like a rent payment that people get so used to paying.'17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: I got scammed, now I'm cashing in on my own misfortuneOPINION: Technology is like legs. Excellent when working but crippling when they're not.05 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessMore than 450,000 Kiwis behind on debt repayments as festive season loomsAcute challenges continue to bite, despite falling inflation and interest rates.31 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessGovernment hints at capping bank card surchargesGovt has confirmed it has been working on changes to card fees for the past three months.15 Oct 03:35 AM
Official Cash RateEconomic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businessesHouseholds continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessRetail spending grows for the first time in seven monthsEconomists say the effects of tax cuts and government stimulus are yet to see results.12 Sep 03:15 AM
Banking and finance$250m in savings if tap-and-go fees regulated, says watchdogThe regulator says $1 billion a year is spent on PayWave, online credit card fees.22 Jul 09:59 PM
Banking and finance‘Five straight months of negative growth’: Auckland house values continue downChilly weather matches a particularly cold Auckland market for house sales and values.08 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank faces prosecution over $7m in customer overcharging'Serious' charges come after multiple errors in Kiwibank’s manual and electronic systems.11 Jun 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA job seeker applied to stack shelves, but the employer wanted a credit checkWhen is a credit check for a job acceptable, and how can you improve bad credit?25 Apr 08:01 PM
