New ZealandMum awarded $10,000 after son blocks her access to moneyHer son became a joint account holder while translating for his mother.12 Jan 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 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
WorldChina confirms extradition of accused scam boss from CambodiaHis Prince Bank in Cambodia is in liquidation but customers can still withdraw money.08 Jan 07:13 PM
WorldAccused scam boss Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, extradited to China - Phnom PenhChen Zhi is accused of running forced labour scam compounds across Cambodia.07 Jan 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentInvestors in $53m East Wind Ponzi face near-zero returns as liquidators exitLiquidation of giant East Wind Ponzi wraps: Most creditors to get hardly anything back.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: F&P Healthcare drives NZ sharemarket higher Fisher and Paykel Healthcare climbed 3%, doing most of the local heavy lifting.07 Jan 05:19 AM
New ZealandEB Games proposes shutting down all NZ stores, ending local operationsUnder the proposal, all 38 New Zealand stores and the distribution centre would shut.06 Jan 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapseThe developer was tipped into bankruptcy by Carters over a $225k building supplies debt. 05 Jan 10:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumConstructionHirepool hit with second loss, directors push out debt refinancing deadline Hirepool’s net loss blew out to $13.49m in 2025 as hire revenue slumped.30 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAshley Gardyne: What 2025’s wild markets taught investors heading into 2026OPINION: In April 2025, tariffs drove a near 20% plunge from S&P 500 highs.25 Dec 02:00 AM
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
BusinessWhy home loan applicants might face an extra waitSome banks have paused pre-approvals, pushing new applications into early 2026.22 Dec 11:59 PM
Banking and financeFMA names Steven Bardy deputy chair as MBIE probe into chair continuesThe appointment comes as FMA chair Craig Stobo is under investigation.22 Dec 11:18 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
InvestmentCan Gen Z break our dangerous love affair with property schemes? - Du Val podcastA more financially literate new generation offers some hope. 21 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to get your money and mindset ready for a bumpy 2026OPINION: From survive to thrive: Small money moves to make 2026 work for you.20 Dec 08:00 PM
BusinessTikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat: US mediaShou Chew told staff the joint venture lets TikTok keep operating in the US.19 Dec 12:47 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
PremiumPremiumRetail$3.7m loss for Rodd & Gunn after Canadian problemsAlthough the retailer generated more revenue in 2025, it also took a big hit from Canada.15 Dec 09:00 PM
BusinessHistory repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val Wholesale property investment schemes need to be regulated, podcast hears. 15 Dec 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.14 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: BlackRock still 'pro-risk' despite talk of AI bubbleBlackRock's unrelenting 'pro-risk' approach, and Vital management goes internal.11 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Who's watching the watchdog? Cloud over FMA chair undermines trustOPINION: The investigation comes at the worst time for the FMA.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank spending under fire – between-office travel cost hits $850kThe bank's costs for between-office travel in the age of Zoom has been labelled 'waste'.10 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.09 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessTravelling Kiwi couple's $13k bar tab mistake prompts Financial Ombudsman warningThe pair, enjoying a holiday in Miami, got a rude shock when they received their bill. 07 Dec 10:52 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
