PoliticsOpinion: System punishes us for doing wellNew Zealand's boom and bust episodes are a fundamental economic flaw.09 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: How good is this economy really?OPINION: New Zealand's GDP has been growing for nine years now, but what does that mean?24 Feb 08:00 PM
Personal Finance'Life shattered': Forced to sell mum's flat to pay ex-wifeMan being forced to sell his mum's home, after being "conned" into a mortgage.13 Feb 04:02 AM
Banking and financeBanks open doors to low-deposit borrowersBanks appear more open to lending after restrictions have loosened this year.17 Jan 02:04 AM
Personal FinanceWhere will home loan rates go in 2018?Home loan rates rose slightly in 2017 but what will they do in 2018?02 Jan 04:30 AM
Personal FinanceCredit card warning for home loan borrowersFirst-home buyers are being urged to reduce their credit card limits to borrow for a home.17 Dec 06:28 PM
Personal FinancePre-GFC signs are back, financiers worryProfits for the non-bank sector have risen by more than 10 per cent, KPMG report finds.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeEconomy Hub: Reserve Bank's surprise moveThe Reserve Bank has made a good call to move early but moderately on loan restrictions.29 Nov 04:50 AM
New ZealandCops seek living allowances for pricey areasPolice Association will lobby for allowances for members living in pricey cities, towns13 Nov 01:55 AM
KiwiSaverNew money comparison siteA new one-stop shop money comparison website has launched in New Zealand.01 Nov 12:40 AM
EconomyRising house prices a worldwide worry: Real estate bossHigh house prices are here to stay unless mortgage rates shoot up, says Peter Thompson.30 Oct 12:24 AM
Small BusinessLiam Dann: The problem with raising wagesOPINION: Possible minimum wage rises have upset some business leaders - but why?28 Oct 10:33 PM
Banking and financeHow low can they go? Bank offers lowest home loan rate in 50 yearsHSBC has launched a record low home rate of 3.87 per cent.01 Oct 11:36 PM
BusinessParole for $33 million fraudster after year jailSimon Lawrence Turnbull last year admitted his role in a mortgage fraud.24 Sep 02:10 AM
BDBDBanking and financeS&P says NZ housing needs to cool furtherHousing market and credit growth need to cool further, Standard & Poor's says.13 Sep 05:48 AM
Personal FinanceJoyce: Labour's plan would push up home loan ratesNational's Steven Joyce says high debt levels could increase home loan rates.05 Sep 08:34 PM
EmploymentExiting Reserve Bank head offers clues on LVRsIn his last major speech as Governor Graeme Wheeler offers clues on the future of LVRs30 Aug 03:13 AM
Banking and financeBanks falling short on lending limitsBanks are not lending up to the limit for low deposit home-buyers.20 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul Lochore: Leaky-unit owners left to face ruinCOMMENT: Banks' refusal to loan and recladding costs are forcing many to the wall.17 Jul 05:37 AM
Aged careHow to retire at 40Wanting to retire in your 40s? You'll need to learn how to become a super-saver.07 Jul 09:56 PM
BusinessWhat first home buyers need to knowAs the property market plateaus, these tips will help you get in to your first home.22 Jun 09:49 PM
New Zealand$11,000 cost of ending mortgage earlySelling a house or switching mortgages to another bank can be costly.07 Jun 11:22 PM
Banking and financeMega profit: Westpac's $4.3b windfallFlat New Zealand result but Australian operation awash with cash.07 May 11:02 PM
Banking and financeBNZ boss warns of higher home loan ratesBNZ bank has posted a profit of $416 million in its first half.03 May 11:53 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Your house is not an ATMCOMMENT: You shouldn't put your boat on the house, writes Diana Clement.23 Apr 02:25 AM
Aged careLiam Dann: Give baby boomers a breakBaby boomer bashing won't solve the problems, says Liam Dann.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceHome loan sweeteners disappearTougher stress tests are making it harder to meet lending criteria, says a major mortgage broker.03 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDEconomyHousehold borrowing surgesHouseholds are borrowing more relative to disposable income than before the financial crisis.02 Mar 02:10 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank's IT cost blow-outKiwibank says funding pressures and infrastructure spending are behind a 13 per cent drop in the bank's half year profit.19 Feb 09:30 PM
Banking and financeRival banks won't match 3.99pc rateWhile other banks have increased home loan rates in recent weeks HSBC has come out with a 3.99 per cent rate for an 18 month fixed term loan.16 Feb 09:42 PM
Official Cash RateMortgage holders warned of rate riseDon't expect interest rates to stay still despite the Reserve Bank's decision to keep the official cash rate on hold.09 Feb 01:59 AM
Official Cash RateNew mortgages drop, housing coolsHome-buyers took a breather at the end of last year with new residential mortgage lending dipping down.01 Feb 01:14 AM
Personal FinancePay rises won't cover interest rate risePressure on employers to boost workers' wages is not going to be enough to cover the rising cost of mortgage rates, warns an economist.30 Jan 04:34 PM
Official Cash RateFlaw in Auckland's house building planThe Government talks up the prospects of a new supply of housing for first-home buyers in Auckland, but is there a funding gap?26 Jan 08:01 PM
