BusinessChristmas debt spiral: 12,000 more Kiwis in debt in final two months of 2025Kiwis urged to stay alert to financial stress.02 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessPost-holiday debt? Westpac launches special consolidation interest rateMore than a quarter of Kiwis are concerned holiday spending will cause financial stress.20 Jan 02:42 AM
Banking and financeMortgage fraud: Second man sentenced over $2.8m home loan scamMan who left the country was charged when he returned in 'complex mortgage fraud case'.20 Jan 02:21 AM
Entertainment'I would never ask strangers for a nickel': Rourke slams housing fundraiser06 Jan 11:35 PM
PremiumBusinessWhat rights do consumers have in a receivership and how you can protect yourself28 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: Consumer tally dips to $14.5b but 470,000 Kiwis behind on payments19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a houseOPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.06 Jun 05:00 PM
SportRugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio faces bankruptcyA failed individual voluntary arrangement with Revenue and Customs led to his troubles.23 May 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What to do when your spending doesn’t match your financial realityOPINION: Money dysmorphia distorts how people perceive their actual situation.17 May 09:00 PM
BusinessMore than half of Kiwis worry about money weeklyThe equivalent of just over two million people worry about money either daily or weekly.29 Apr 12:35 AM
Markets with MadisonWaiting to fix in ’26 could cost mortgage borrowers more, analyst saysRate relief is here! Or is it? 23 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How gambling can play havoc with your financial futureOPINION: Some people spend more than 1% of their income annually on gambling. 01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Five ways for women to bridge the financial gender gapOPINION: Even in the 2020s there is no doubt that there is a gendered financial crisis.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: The simple rules to follow to maintain a cashed-up retirementOPINION: How do you ensure you won’t be living on cold baked beans in your final years?18 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessInland Revenue changes interest rates for late paymentsChanges are in store for people who overpay or underpay their tax.06 Jan 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Ease this year’s financial worries by planning aheadOPINION: It's a good time to reset in more ways than one.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Debt snowballs and debt avalanches – how to pay ongoing costs in the New YearOPINION: People find ways to disguise their financial problems from themselves. 04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How Christmas conversations can lead to wealth inequality insightsOPINION: Ask children open-ended questions to encourage reflection.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCredit card surcharges: Watchdog says fee cap will save shoppers millionsVisa and Mastercard push back.17 Dec 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should Lotto wins be taxed?OPINION: Plus, Should I sell the rental and pay down the mortgage on our home?01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: How to avoid being poor in retirementOPINION: Be clever about what’s right at your life stage, says Darcy Ungaro.28 Oct 03:00 AM
Official Cash RateRelief for homeowners: Banks cut mortgage rates in response to OCR moveBanks have moved swiftly to lower lending rates.09 Oct 02:57 AM
BusinessCliff Curtis explains why he's a 'debt-phobe'Cliff Curtis explains why he's a 'debt-phobe' as he joins the advisory board of Bloxx, the new build-to-own company. Video / BloxxWatch08 Oct 09:38 PM
Official Cash RateEconomic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businessesHouseholds continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.30 Sep 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateWhy can't we get the kind of long-term mortgages with low break fees common in the US?Not all countries have the scale and size to make long-term fixes.25 Sep 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMortgage break fees: Businesswoman shocked at $15k charge to change banksA reason to watch those rates: changing banks could cost thousands.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceLoan wiped after woman 'pressured' into buying car by dealerThe buyer was picked up and driven an hour-and-a-half to Auckland but given no way home.23 Jul 06:00 AM
Interest ratesAre you missing out on secret special interest rates?Big discounts available to those who know how to get them, brokers say.18 Jul 08:23 AM
Banking and financeEl Cheapo Cars in trouble with Commerce CommissionWatchdog says borrowers did not get information about their car loans.09 Jul 11:01 PM
