Interest ratesBig bank lifts longer-term mortgage ratesThe bank says rising wholesale interest rates have pushed up the cost of providing loans.29 Jan 04:02 AM
AirlinesBoeing reports 1st annual profit since 2018Boeing boss says company is making progress on its 'turnaround'.27 Jan 08:52 PM
New ZealandOCR increase ‘could happen as soon as May’Inflation on essentials is running at about 3.8%, above its long-term average.27 Jan 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerWhy 2026 share targets are more compass than GPS for investorsOPINION: The median strategist pick of 7700 implies a 12.5% gain from last year.25 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to declutter your financial lifeOPINION: It’s a great time of the year to give our financial lives a clean out.24 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to save more without feeling broke this yearOPINION: Mary Holm shares practical tricks to painlessly boost your savings this year.23 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessFletcher to sell construction arm to global infrastructure group for $315mAround 2300 staff will move to Vinci Construction if the sale is completed.19 Jan 08:04 PM
BusinessMortgage broking boss criticises ANZ over rate rise that adds $12m a year to profitsThe rate rise to 5.79% could deliver ANZ about $12m in extra profit a year.19 Jan 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to create good spending habits and avoid keeping up with the JonesesOPINION: It's important to understand the psychology of spending.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What not to spend money on in 2026 if you want to get aheadOPINION: Buy now, pay later on non-essentials can sink future home loan hopes.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How much insurance do you really need? What every household should weigh upOPINION: Basic life insurance cover is vital, even for low-income families.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump orders Fannie and Freddie to buy $346b in mortgage bonds to ease housing costsUS President wants bond buy to make it easier for Americans to buy a home.09 Jan 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to align your spending with values to feel richerTips on how to step off the 'hedonic treadmill'.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Why men and women often invest differently – and what it means for your moneyMen are more likely than women to chase higher-risk, volatile investments.03 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Why you should consider investing outside of New ZealandOPINION: The NZ sharemarket makes up about 0.1% of all the shares in the world.27 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortablyFinancial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.26 Dec 09:00 PM
BusinessAbandoning home ownership may be changing how people behave at work and homeBy age 30, 15% of 1990-born renters had already abandoned hopes of buying a home.24 Dec 02:00 AM
WorldThese boomers tried caring for parents. Now they’re tidying up to spare their kids.Nearly half of family caregivers now have wills or end-of-life plans in place.22 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew Zealand's biggest 30 financial institutions rankedMotor Trade Finance debuts at rank 27 with assets of $1228m.22 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessCouple lose complaint over 5-year fixed home loan and $50k break feeThe couple faced an estimated $45,000 to $50,000 fee to exit their deal with a bank.22 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandCustomers jump on fixed terms as rates riseANZ is urging customers wanting to fix their rate to use its app or email.18 Dec 02:09 AM
Banking and financeRBNZ cuts cost of controversial bank capital rules - will customers see savings?Changes to make banks more competitive, but also more risky.16 Dec 09:52 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary 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 helpFinancial practitioners are seeing an average of 40 clients per month.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: Will we get 50-year mortgages?OPINION: New Zealand first-home buyers' average age is now 36 when they finally purchase.01 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The upside of short-term sharemarket painOPINION: Nine market dips of 10% or more have occurred since 2010, lasting three months.30 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCam Bagrie: We need to rethink how we saveGDP per capita is down 5% and house prices have fallen about 15% since 2022.29 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to tell good debt from bad debt before you borrow to investOPINION: Even 'good debt' can undo your wealth plan.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix players strike it lucky in latest Lotto drawPowerball continues to climb, one week after three players split a record $55m jackpot.22 Nov 08:22 PM
WorldDividend tax rise in UK could cost investors up to $6996 a yearThe $1165 tax-free dividend allowance has already fallen from $4662 last year.22 Nov 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: What Labubus tell us about today’s market maniaOPINION: Nvidia's latest result had market-watchers holding their breath. 22 Nov 04:00 PM
