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'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to court

Issue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.

Financial stress and Cathedral Cove reopening | Focus Morning Bulletin September 3, 2024

Young Kiwis show signs of financial resilience, East Coast iwi gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae and work gets under way to reopen Cathedral Cove.

'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axed

Meanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.

Outgoing Treasury boss calls for capital gains tax and superannuation changes

Caralee McLiesh says structural changes are required to address NZ's structural deficit.

'Millions less': Clooney denies he and Pitt were paid staggering sum for new film

Reports of the actors' hefty paydays have been shot down.

Markets with Madison: Fuel future

Channel Infrastructure at Northland’s Marsden Point is now an import fuel terminal. Video / Alyse Wright

Mark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic times

OPINON: Gold has been one of the best performing assets these past two years.

Diana Clement: How to handle your child’s first Eftpos card

OPINION: Arming your child with their first Eftpos or debit card is a scary move.

Fintech aims to break down banking barriers

Financial services company Debut is applying to become a New Zealand bank.

'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for it

Neil Kirton said he would advocate for council to send letters to all affected ratepayers.

Rate cut sparks biggest rally in NZ shares in two years

OPINION: Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, potentially boosting market performance.

Hannah McQueen: Why earning good money won’t make you rich

Liam Dann talks to Hannah McQueen, founder of financial strategy firm EnableMe.

$100m Australian Powerball winner almost lost her ticket

A Brisbane mother won the third-biggest lottery prize in Australian history.

New Starbucks CEO allowed company jet for 1600km commute

First a beachside remote office and $188m pay deal. Now, another perk.

Angela Meyer: Female-led finance initiatives bridge the gender wealth gap

OPINION: Initiatives like The Curve teach women to align investments with their values.

Travellers discover way to avoid Euro summer's soaring prices

However, the tactic won't stay cheap for long, experts predict.