PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Twidle: The simple KiwiSaver step that could transform teens' futuresOPINION: Average KiwiSaver balances for 66- to 70-year-olds sit at about $65,000.04 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: Why many DIY investors miss out on long-term market gainsOPINION: Over 20 years, average DIY investors earned only about 5-6% a year.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionIs nuking your mortgage really the best plan?OPINION: Three mortgage and investing strategies for retirement.30 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Does buying an EV make financial sense?Even with road user charges, a Tesla can cost under half a Hyundai to run.28 Mar 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll – and KiwiSaverOPINION: How early is too early to start saving for retirement? 27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Market turmoil could change the way you want your KiwiSaver invested24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumKiwiSaverLobbying and anecdotes behind changes to first-home KiwiSaver withdrawal rules – MBIE17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary Holm: Reverse mortgage or sell to the neighbours: What works best for mum?OPINION: There are lots of fish-hooks in selling to the neighbour.13 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience testedOPINION: New Zealand now holds only about four weeks of fuel in onshore storage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Remorse, David? There is none': Adviser fined $15k, banned for 7 yearsOne victim's savings plunged from $33,000 to $15,000, before a further $12,000 vanished.04 Mar 01:13 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: How Middle East conflict really hits your KiwiSaver OPINION: Why keeping a cool head matters when fear is priced in.03 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceRecord portion of new lending goes to first-home buyers with small depositsMore than half of January's $1.1b first-home loans went to sub-20% deposits.02 Mar 03:00 AM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver rule change to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy a first homeWithdrawals to be allowed for the purchase of farmland. 28 Feb 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Embracing risk at a time when you might look to avoid it? I love itOPINION: Clear your debt and mortgage before making that move to the beach.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: What 16- and 17-year-old workers need to know about KiwiSaver changesOPINION: How starting KiwiSaver at 16 can supercharge future savings.24 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Bitcoin's slide – does 'digital gold' belong in your KiwiSaver?OPINION: How bitcoin's crash tests its place in long-term KiwiSaver portfolios.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary Holm: How to make $10k work harder than an interest-free student loanOPINION: Parking the $10k in a low-fee fund while loans stay interest-free can work well.13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: What to look for in NZ company results this earnings seasonOPINION: Why this earnings season matters more than the numbers.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAngel investors spread bets wider as deal activity jumps 33% in 2025Investors put just under $14m into 82 young businesses across the country.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceSuper costly? Politicians hesitant to heed Treasury warnings on curtailing cost of NZ SuperMajor changes to NZ Super unlikely after election, according to current polling.03 Feb 08:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Big changes are coming to KiwiSaver. Here’s what they mean for you OPINION: What the changes mean for the average salary earner and for teens.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: The risks and rewards of tapping your house for cash in retirementOPINION: Should you unlock your home's value with a reverse mortgage?31 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: The hidden costs of being a landlord OPINION: What every would-be property investor needs before they buy. 31 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When to sell your rental propertyOPINION: Property prices are down but you might wait years for them to recover.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentGovt looks at investment law in light of Du Val falloutCould more be done to protect unsavvy investors?29 Jan 08:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Green shoots return – manufacturing surges as services finally turn positiveOPINION: Manufacturing is expanding at its fastest pace in four years, led by new orders.27 Jan 04:00 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
OpinionGreg Smith: Trump's showdown with Powell puts Fed independence on the lineOPINION: The clash comes as Donald Trump pushes for faster rate cuts before mid-terms.20 Jan 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Why 'less' is my 2026 mantraOPINION: How decluttering your life clears the path for progress.17 Jan 04:00 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
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
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