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Revealed: Who will pay what to insure your savings

Nicola Willis solidifies her position in the competition vs financial stability debate.

Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back

The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis addresses media on the Crown accounts for the year to June 2024

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Crown accounts underscore the need to restore discipline to public spending. Video / Mark Mitchell

Markets with Madison: Insurance inflation

The head of insurance giant Suncorp explains why it’s hiked premiums on all of its policies. Video / Editing | Corey Fleming | AFP | Gettyimages

Supreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZ

Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.

Matthew Hooton: Kiwibank expansion plan deserves wide support

OPINION: Willis’ proposal honours Jim Anderton and Trevor Mallard’s vision.

'It’s not right': Pensioners and families cancelling insurance policies as premiums skyrocket

Northlanders are having to make tough decisions about insurance as premiums soar.

Diana Clement: Open banking is getting closer - what you need to know

OPINION: Bank customers in particular need to educate themselves about what this means.

Wellington Zoo attracts record visitors, so why is it losing money?

The zoo is aiming to introduce new experiences to boost revenue.

RBNZ wants banks to be more careful issuing mortgages

The bank is wary of banks issuing loans against properties that become hard to insure.

BlackRock-managed partnership wins consent for $110m Auckland land deal

LINZ also announced changes to how applications would be handled, effective from today.

Asset-rich, cash-poor: Retirees selling homes and hitting the road

The New Zealand Motor Home Association's CEO is urging them not to make too big a leap.

Doing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costs

KiwiSaver holidays and insurance downgrades are some of the big cuts Kiwis are making.

Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications

Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.

Watch: You thought demand for new Auckland office blocks was dead?

Thirty Daldy: the second 120 per cent carbon offset office building from Mansons TCLM.