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Entrust dividend: How to get your share of the payout

Hundreds of thousands of Aucklanders pocketed an extra $350 last year.

Inland Revenue weighs up tax hikes to pay for ageing population

GST rate hike deemed a viable option.

Govt accused of doing billion-dollar backroom deal with banks

Lawyer accuses Government of poor law-making process.

Regulator to crack down on bankers and advisers amid uptick in mortgage fraud

FMA also concerned about migrants being conned by financial advisers.

$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law change

Banks are to benefit from the controversial decision.

Queries around redundancy insurance rising as Kiwis urged to invest in personal cover

'I don’t remember a time where people have asked me more redundancy questions.'

Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder

Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.

Mary Holm: Embracing non-financial investments for a happier retirement

OPINION: Developing hobbies and exercising are part of a fulfilling retirement.

Sharesies boss: Why Kiwis are better investors than we think

The stock market has had some wild ups and downs so far this year.

Trump, tariffs and world turmoil

Cameron Mitchell, Head of Geopolitical Risk, ANZ discussing Trump and tariffs and world turmoil with Liam Dann. Video \ Jason Dorday

Nadine Higgins: Should you swap residential for commercial property?

Commercial property yields in NZ range from 5% to 8.38%, higher than residential.

Mary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a house

OPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.

Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour

The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.

Opinion: Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibility

Financial literacy will become core for Year 1-10 students from 2027.

The real cost of owning pets in NZ and where you can find savings

Figures show how costly it can be - but short-term savings can have long-term consequences

Fran O’Sullivan: It’s time NZ had a serious debate about making KiwiSaver compulsory

OPINION: Fraser Whineray's LinkedIn post has reignited the discussion.