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Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally
The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.
‘Hard to measure full financial impact’: South Auckland trio fined in $300k pyramid scheme
More than 200 people invested in the illegal scheme.
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Basic plans increase from $14.99 to $17.99, and premium plans hit $33.99.
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The price of Brent Crude Oil has dropped more than 11% in the past five days.
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Diana Clement: How to get started on investing if you’re a young adult
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‘Emerged from the shadows’: New Auckland brothel Dark Desire
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Du Val saga: How were jewellery, artworks, firearms paid for?
PwC sought court orders for Clarkes to deliver assets or provide information about them.
‘Such big development potential’ - why Queenstown place went for $45.5m
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Signs of optimism as number of Kiwis behind on payments falls
Mortgage arrears also appeared to stabilise over the month.
‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1m
The FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.
Opinion: Why NZ’s economic signals are so confusing
GDP per capita rose for the first time since 2022, ending eight quarters of decline.
'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington Water
Simon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
‘Kids excluded from essential activities’: Parents resort to credit for school costs
'2025 has been challenging for parents,' says budgeting expert.
US money launderer claims innocence ahead of $10m forfeiture hearing in NZ
David Rae admitted to money laundering in connection with the Medicare fraud schemes.
Japan considers daily ATM withdrawal, transfer limit for elderly
The change aims to reduce special fraud, which increased to 72.1 billion yen last year.
Builders of Auckland’s abandoned 57-level Seascape tower win $33m claim
Judge: 'I order Shundi to pay the sum in the statutory demand within five working days.'
‘Negligence to the eyeballs’: Westpac under fire in $2m laundering case
Carel Viljoen laundered nearly $2 million in an investment scam.
The farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dad
Lending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.
Inside Seascape: New photos show state of abandoned Auckland apartment tower
Plywood in some areas has been damaged, report says replacement with steel is recommended.
Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report
Opinion: Why investors should remain hopeful despite market dip
The S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its February highs, entering a correction.
Why the UN is urging NZ to reassess its tax policies
A 2023 study found the wealthiest Kiwis pay a 9.4% median effective tax rate.
'Slow but complete breakdown': $9.8m real estate agency fight; Cooper company wins big award
Case revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.
Location of $5.3m Powerball winner revealed
There was a big win for the south in last night's draw.
Why 56-level $300m+ Seascape tower is abandoned for seven months
Court decision in November prohibited the builder from acting till the paperwork was done.
‘If you already have like $200m … I judge it': Why star worth $75m ‘hates money’
'I don't get excited about money,' the multi-millionaire star said.
S&P cuts councils' credit ratings - will their borrowing costs rise?
Strength of Local Government Funding Agency counters risks.
‘Natural fit’: Kiwi crypto firm snapped up by Australian giant
The merger creates Australasia’s second-largest crypto platform by trading volume.