Banking and financeKiwis increase appetite for creditMore New Zealanders are feeling comfortable about increasing the limit on their credit card limits now than this time last year, according to survey findings.03 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandUnpaid child support hits $2.6bnAt least 10 New Zealand fathers owe $1.3 million or more each in unpaid child support as the total national debt spirals into the billions with interest and penalties.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAustralia may collect Kiwis' student debtAustralia will look at ways of collecting student debt from Kiwis in Australia, doing New Zealand a huge favour by tracking down the large numbers of expats.09 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDInterest ratesShares gain amid rising positivityNew Zealand shares rose yesterday as another consumer confidence survey showed improving sentiment, especially in Auckland, even as Australian jobs data disappointed financial markets.17 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeRush for home loansMortgage approvals reached their highest levels in almost four years last month, as people rushed to make the most of low interest rates.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on student-loan dodgersThe Government plans to hound student loan holders who have gone overseas leaving big debts behind.09 Jan 04:30 PM
Interest ratesLoans at 500pc interestChristmas shoppers are being tempted with offers of "interest-free" cash loans before an interest rate in excess of 500 per cent kicks in.15 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwis $638m in credit interestNew Zealanders are collectively paying more than $600 million a year in interest on personal credit card debt, according to figures from the Reserve Bank.02 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe $3.5 million hidden treasureA reclusive millionaire with a secret treasure trove of gold and silver may face perjury charges after fleeing to the other side of the world to escape a debt he didn't want to pay.19 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPhilip Macalister: Housing bubble caution as flush banks return to lending ways15 Sep 05:30 PM
