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Labour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58

Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion.

House prices down in most regions in year to March

Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.

What is the bond market – and is it still a 'safe haven' asset?

Bonds have emerged as a key player in the tariff wars between the US and China.

Nadine Higgins: Deposit rates tumbling – where do I put my savings now?

OPINION: Term deposit rates have fallen from 6% last year to about 4.3% now.

Mary Holm: How to weather sharemarket turbulence

OPINION: Knowing when to invest again is impossible so it's better to stay put.

Treasury keen on crisis time OCR cuts, not spending and money printing

The agency still can't pinpoint the benefits of the Covid-era $55 billion LSAP programme.

Du Val unit buyer fears reneging on $850,000 contract

'Targeted and called repetitively by young Pasifika people who got my trust.' - Keil-Hall

Market Close: Why interest rate cuts couldn't boost NZ sharemarket

The NZX slides despite some rate relief.

Law change could quash 150,000-person strong class action against ANZ and ASB

Bank customers could miss out on hundreds of millions in compensation.

Billions sitting idle: Should banks be more proactive to help us earn interest?

A closer look at which banks prompt customers to get more bang for this buck.

Signs of optimism as number of Kiwis behind on payments falls

Mortgage arrears also appeared to stabilise over the month.

Gold hits record prices – so how do you buy it? And is it worth the investment?

Gold has reached an all-time price high amid trade and economic uncertainty.

How to legally reduce your tax bill before year’s end

OPINION: Check if you're on the right tax code, especially with multiple incomes.

Mary Holm: I’ve inherited $450,000 - should I invest in gold?

OPINION: The gold price has risen a lot in recent years but it can also fall fast.

‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social houses

Chris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.

‘Kids excluded from essential activities’: Parents resort to credit for school costs

'2025 has been challenging for parents,' says budgeting expert.

Sharesies calls for tax tweaks to benefit locals with offshore investments, not just foreigners

Minister is considering changes.

Phil Barry of TDB Advisory on it’s most recent financial results.

Advisory business TDB will release its latest report on post-settlement iwi and their most recent financial results. Video \ Jason Dorday