Personal FinanceChinese buyers not leaving houses empty - dataJuwai.com has surveyed users and found 36 per cent of people spoken to bought property in New Zealand for investment.14 Jul 06:53 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Little happy to tread on toes if it starts talkLabour leader Andrew Little is going to have to tread on a few toes to resuscitate the wider party, writes John Armstrong.13 Jul 09:29 PM
Personal Finance'You like Chinese buyers when you're selling your house'Chinese newspaper accuses Labour of racism over property market data.13 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyDoubts over Tiwai Point hit power firmsNew Zealand shares fell over uncertainty surrounding the future of the Tiwai Point smelter.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPhil Twyford: Forget racism - we need informed debatePhil Twyford writes: Here's the thing. We do need to have a mature public debate about Chinese foreign investment in New Zealand real estate.13 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Property sector risk from ChinaIt's impossible to know where the rout of Chinese stocks will end but there's little doubt its effects will wash over Australia one way or another, says Christopher Niesche.12 Jul 09:23 PM
KiwiSaverThe effect of China on your KiwiSaverShare markets around the world have been buffeted of late by the Greek debt crisis and fears of a slow-down in China.09 Jul 11:54 PM
OpinionConflicted advice from advisers... and a chief executivePersonal finance and investing columnist Brent Sheather on the retail financial advisory sector not delivering on its promises.07 Jul 10:00 PM
Banking and financeMilford Asset loses wholesale clientsMilford Asset Management has lost five wholesale clients, including financial services provider Mercer, since its $1.5 million settlement with the FMA last month.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMilford loses clients following FMA settlementMilford Asset Management has lost five wholesale clients since its $1.5 million settlement with the Financial Markets Authority last month.06 Jul 04:21 AM
OpinionFMA boss favours civil actionHamish Fletcher says he FMA, after some law changes, now has the tools that allow it to proactively stamp out misleading conduct in the market.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: A gift horse's mouth worth scrutinyWomen's gifting circles and promises of rich returns are raising concerns for some people about their legality, writes Mary Holm.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceCarmel Fisher: Junior markets not borne out hypeAs an investor I cut my teeth on small, under-researched listed companies where I hoped to have a competitive advantage.02 Jul 05:00 PM
Aged careLittlewood's lifetime of retirement planningMichael Littlewood reckons the key to being set up for retirement is owning your own home and paying off your debts. And he'd know.01 Jul 12:10 AM
Personal FinanceSavers squeezed againSavers are being urged to lock in term deposit rates before they fall further with rates expected to be cut again this year.29 Jun 11:50 PM
Personal FinanceFirst home dream now $616kEntry-level housing is now considered affordable in every region except Auckland, where the price has jumped by 38.2 per cent in the past two years.29 Jun 01:24 AM
Personal FinanceCarmel Fisher: Making results a habitWarren Buffett was quoted a long time ago saying: "It is not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results."25 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceNZ fourth best country for foreign investmentNew Zealand has been named as the world’s fourth most attractive foreign investment destination by a US economic think tank.25 Jun 05:28 AM
Personal FinanceMortgage rates fall below 5%The sub-5 per cent mortgage rate is back - three major banks have dropped fixed term rates in the last week.24 Jun 02:20 AM
KiwiSaverConfidence in NZ markets up, says FMANZ investors say they're felling good about our financial markets, according to new research from the Financial Markets Authority.22 Jun 10:43 PM
CompaniesWarning on conservative funds' outlookConservative KiwiSaver funds, including the nine government- appointed default funds, face a poor outlook, an economic think-tank has warned.22 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeWarminger dropped from prospectusMilford has dropped portfolio manager Mark Warminger from its investment team and Brian Gaynor is its new NZ equity head.18 Jun 11:45 PM
Banking and financeMilford board took eye off ballQuestion marks remain over whether Milford Asset Management will reclaim its $281 million active equities mandate with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMilford worker on leave after $1.5m dealThe Milford Asset worker who allegedly carried out manipulative trading activities has gone on extended leave, effective today.17 Jun 11:00 PM
Personal FinanceMary Holm: Crowdfund ventures are like fishingThe results are varied and the FMA regulates and monitors only licensed crowdfunding service providers, explains Mary Holm.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA says Milford probe in 'final stages'The FMA says it's reached the final stages of its investigation into alleged market manipulation at Milford Asset Management.11 Jun 12:15 AM
OpinionHome equity release - written in reversePersonal finance and investing columnist Brent Sheather on the pitfalls of home equity release arrangements or reverse mortgages.09 Jun 09:30 PM
