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Most Kiwis feeling financially shaken by crisis - survey
Although New Zealand's economy is over the worst, Kiwis are still feeling the after-effects of the recession, a survey finds.
January farm sales collapse to 46, lowest in 7 years
Only 7 dairy farms were sold last month, says the Real Estate Institute, with total farm sales slumping more than a third to just 46.
Families with kids feel pinch hardest
An official survey has found that families with children are far more likely to be in hardship than any other New Zealanders.
Study names unfair credit card companies
Hidden details about the interest charged on partly-paid or overdue credit card balances is unfairly costing customers.
Homes out of reach for many NZers - report
Auckland is fast catching Queenstown again as the least affordable region in New Zealand.
Beware of the Christmas spending hangover
The New Year could bring a significant rise in the number of Kiwis facing debt stress.
Sobering face of sale nothing to smile at
One in three people viewing realestate.co.nz earlier this year searched the words "mortgagee sale", hunting a bargain ripe for plucking.
Rising for a fall?
Whether it's shares, commodities or precious metals, prices have rebounded sharply.
Kiwi Income considers $150m capital raising
Kiwi Income Property Trust is considering raising $100 million to $150m, primarily to reduce debt.
OCR steady, early hike ruled out
The Reserve Bank has left official interest rates unchanged at 2.5 per cent this morning, while confirming they are not likely to rise till the second half of next year.