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Opinion

Greg Smith: Market turmoil could change the way you want your KiwiSaver invested

OPINION: Most KiwiSaver funds are heavily tied to global sharemarkets and currency moves.

24 Mar 04:00 PM

Inflation

Reserve Bank unlikely to lift OCR directly in response to oil price spike

The central bank will act if inflation shows signs of becoming embedded.

23 Mar 11:23 PM

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AnalysisJenée Tibshraeny

Jenée Tibshraeny: Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates – for now

ANALYSIS: Will banks follow ANZ's lead and adjust their rates higher?

22 Mar 04:00 PM

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Opinion

Mary Holm: Reverse mortgage or sell to the neighbours: What works best for mum?

13 Mar 04:00 PM

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Personal Finance

Record portion of new lending goes to first-home buyers with small deposits

02 Mar 03:00 AM

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OpinionMary Holm

Mary Holm: Embracing risk at a time when you might look to avoid it? I love it

27 Feb 04:00 PM

Interest rates

Mortgage rate U-turn: Another major bank cuts long-term rates

25 Feb 08:32 PM

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Interest rates

Why banks now have room to trim some fixed mortgage rates

20 Feb 03:56 AM

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AnalysisJenée Tibshraeny

Reserve Bank's dovish statement to pause mortgage rate hikes for now

18 Feb 04:00 PM

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Opinion

Mary Holm: How to make $10k work harder than an interest-free student loan

13 Feb 04:00 PM

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Banking and finance

One and two-year mortgages top of the pops again – ASB CEO

11 Feb 04:44 AM

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Opinion

Darcy Ungaro: The risks and rewards of tapping your house for cash in retirement

31 Jan 10:00 PM

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Nadine Higgins: The hidden costs of being a landlord

OpinionNadine Higgins

Nadine Higgins: The hidden costs of being a landlord

31 Jan 08:00 PM

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Mary Holm: When to sell your rental property

OpinionMary Holm

Mary Holm: When to sell your rental property

30 Jan 04:00 PM

Interest rates

Mortgage holders jump ship in record numbers as banks dangle cash

Borrowers chase attractive cashbacks.

29 Jan 06:29 AM

Interest rates

Big bank lifts longer-term mortgage rates

The bank says rising wholesale interest rates have pushed up the cost of providing loans.

29 Jan 04:02 AM

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Interest rates

Home-loan gamble backfires as floating borrowers likely miss the bottom

Those hanging out for rates to fall in December might have missed the boat.

22 Jan 09:00 PM

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Fran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?

OpinionFran O'Sullivan

Fran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?

OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important.

16 Jan 08:00 PM

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Mary Holm: How to create good spending habits and avoid keeping up with the Joneses

OpinionMary Holm

Mary Holm: How to create good spending habits and avoid keeping up with the Joneses

OPINION: It's important to understand the psychology of spending.

16 Jan 04:00 PM

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Banking and finance

Summer questions: 'Tight' 2026 – bank boss says margins are under pressure

The Co-op Bank's Mark Wilkshire on the impacts of rising wholesale interest rates.

13 Jan 10:00 PM

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Mary Holm: Why men and women often invest differently – and what it means for your money

OpinionMary Holm

Mary Holm: Why men and women often invest differently – and what it means for your money

03 Jan 02:00 AM

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Mary Holm: Why you should consider investing outside of New Zealand

OpinionMary Holm

Mary Holm: Why you should consider investing outside of New Zealand

27 Dec 02:00 AM

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Nadine Higgins: How to get your money and mindset ready for a bumpy 2026

OpinionNadine Higgins

Nadine Higgins: How to get your money and mindset ready for a bumpy 2026

20 Dec 08:00 PM

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Mary Holm: Why ring-fencing inheritances can save heartbreak later on

OpinionMary Holm

Mary Holm: Why ring-fencing inheritances can save heartbreak later on

19 Dec 04:00 PM

New Zealand

Westpac raises interest rates for 18-month fixed standard and special mortgages

18 Dec 05:16 AM

Banking and finance

RBNZ cuts cost of controversial bank capital rules - will customers see savings?

16 Dec 09:52 PM

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Official Cash Rate

RBNZ Governor fires another 'calm down' shot at markets, as mortgage rates rise

16 Dec 04:56 PM

Economy

Nicola Willis sees red: Still no surplus in sight

16 Dec 12:06 AM

Business

Reserve Bank Governor finally talks market down; ANZ latest to hike mortgage rates

15 Dec 04:43 AM

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Mary Holm: How to invest a large inheritance in your 20s and avoid mistakes

OpinionMary Holm

Mary Holm: How to invest a large inheritance in your 20s and avoid mistakes

12 Dec 04:00 PM

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Interest rates

Banks accused of unnecessarily hiking mortgage rates

12 Dec 04:00 PM

Official Cash Rate

New Reserve Bank Governor responds to Westpac hiking interest rates, despite OCR cut

09 Dec 08:28 PM

Official Cash Rate

Westpac lifts interest rates by whopping 30 basis points

09 Dec 04:16 AM

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Mary Holm: We have $1m to invest – should we put it in KiwiSaver or give it to a wealth manager?

OpinionMary Holm

Mary Holm: We have $1m to invest – should we put it in KiwiSaver or give it to a wealth manager?

05 Dec 04:00 PM