BusinessPodcast: Survive to 2025? For many, relief never came. The year has left many New Zealanders more stretched than ever.07 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerHow to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment worldPrivate equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.07 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We have $1m to invest – should we put it in KiwiSaver or give it to a wealth manager?OPINION: The rent-versus-buy call is often a lifestyle choice, not clear maths.05 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessCost-of-living pressures driving more middle and high income earners to seek financial help02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to tell good debt from bad debt before you borrow to invest28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt’s a rollover: No winners in tonight’s $5m Powerball, but one wins $700k Strike Four drawThe top prize of $5m comes a week after three players shared a record $55m jackpot.22 Nov 08:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to choose between paying off debt and investingOPINION: Your partner shouldn't be investing in cryptocurrency with his property deposit.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy more Kiwis are dipping into their KiwiSaver – and what it could cost laterAbout 30% of applicants are taking their entire KiwiSaver balance.18 Nov 01:55 AM
WorldMost Americans say cost is limiting how many kids they have, survey findsFinances were the top reason parents capped or planned to cap the size of their family.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to steady your savings when market bubbles look ready to burstOPINION: Money needed within 10 years should be invested in lower-risk funds.14 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessStocks slide despite end of US Govt shutdownInvestors had sought a boost after lawmakers voted to end the 43-day stoppage.13 Nov 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Gold or shares – which one is better?OPINION: Gold has risen lately, but that might not make it the best option long-term.07 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessPalantir plunges as Burry bets against AI rallyMichael Burry of The Big Short fame's firm disclosed short positions on Palantir, Nvidia.04 Nov 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Negative returns ahead? How to make your money work harderMarkets expect another 0.25% OCR cut later this month, squeezing savers further.02 Nov 03:00 PM
BusinessLocking in your mortgage: Is now the time to fix for 5% or less?Westpac and BNZ now offer five-year fixes at 4.99%, last seen in 2021.02 Nov 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: Why the gold debate is heating up as currencies lose groundKiwiSaver investors can now access gold through exchange-traded funds. 01 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to prepare financially for going into aged careEarly planning, including powers of attorney, can ease the move into care.01 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should we have spent all our savings in early retirement?OPINION: I don't think you did too much wrong.31 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMega $33m Lotto prize up for grabs: A financial adviser's tips should you winSpend time mulling the win, rather than blowing the windfall. 30 Oct 09:47 PM
BusinessMeta profit hit by US$16b tax charge as shares drop after hoursA US$16b tax hit wiped most of Meta’s latest quarterly profit.29 Oct 11:22 PM
BusinessDivided US Fed backs second quarter-point rate cut of 2025The bank's governor pushed for a bigger cut, while another policymaker wanted none at all.29 Oct 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investorsSome company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.26 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Two ways to unlock home value without opening a financial trapdoorReverse mortgages let retirees access home equity without selling up.25 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: KiwiSaver loophole leaves high earners with no incentive to stayOPINION: About 25% of employers count KiwiSaver in total pay, cutting its benefit.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat to do with an extra $10,000, according to money expertsANZ’s Fiona Mackenzie warns investors to be wary of online scams.24 Oct 04:07 AM
BusinessTesla profits tumble as tariffs bite into earningsTesla’s quarterly profit fell to US$1.4b, missing Wall Street forecasts.22 Oct 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What happens to my debt when I die?Joint loans don’t vanish on death – co-signers remain fully liable.18 Oct 08:00 PM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: When cash is no longer KingSavers may be rethinking term deposits as rate cuts reshape returns.14 Oct 04:00 PM
