Aged careRetirement business Arvida posts 47% jump in profitThe business posted a half-year profit of $45m.18 Nov 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careAuckland apartments ban under-55-year-oldsBut a government watchdog has cautioned buyers to beware of what they are purchasing.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careThe top 40 most powerful people in NZ propertyDespite property's high profile, many on this list like to stay under the radar.08 Nov 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeath flowchart: If you were going to die, would you want to know?If you were going to die in the near future, would you want to know?06 Nov 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStop the train, we want to get on: Why Taumarunui wants back on trackTaumarunui is taking its fight for a rail service to the Government.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Aged careNZ on Air chief named as new Retirement CommissionerThe position has been vacant for four months.31 Oct 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careInvestigation: Watchdog probes retirement village lending practicesHas the commission exceeded its scope? Industry leaders puzzled by probe.17 Oct 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNorthland retirement villages boomingA $60m retirement village planned for Whangārei gets the green light from councils.15 Oct 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careStill no new Retirement Commissioner - what gives?The Government has yet to appoint a new Retirement Commissioner.08 Oct 04:54 AM
New ZealandPensioner died alone, from hypothermia, in council flatBryan McGinty, 73, lay dead for up to five days before he was found on June 24.03 Sep 06:06 AM
Aged careRyman co-founder John Ryder expands village chain with $750m plansQestral says its expansion is partly due to Government funding constraints.28 Aug 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClaire Trevett: MPs and pay - mo money, mo problemsBreak out the little violins as politicians continue the fight for less pay.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMike Hosking: Nats taking a risk with super age talkComment: The Nats have just handed Winston Peters rocket fuel.26 Aug 07:26 PM
New ZealandNational throwing older Kiwis under the bus: Winston Peters'The National Party cannot be trusted on superannuation', says Winston Peters.26 Aug 06:47 AM
Aged careMetlifecare net profit falls 68%, revenue up 14%Listed retirement business Metlifecare has released its result.25 Aug 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careCan Metlifecare evict west Aucklander?Sandra Williams won two of three disputes with Metlifecare22 Aug 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careDHBs take action over controversial rest home costsWeekly charges for the premium rooms can be in the hundreds of dollars.18 Aug 11:00 PM
Aged careSummerset half-year profit drops 4%The business has 28 villages either finished or planned.12 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandKiwi, 58, detained in Cambodia for 'being homeless'Kiwi Chris Knight claims he was detained for having coffee with Cambodian journalists.06 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandRetired and living in a tent: Elderly Kiwis' housing crisisTwo heart attacks and surgery costs depleted John's savings.01 Aug 11:39 PM
Aged careRetirement villages promise to clean up 'complicated' contractsConcerns remain about how long the changes might take.28 Jul 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'I would invest in Ryman, but not live there' - shareholder on nurse comments"The quality of care is not as good as she has seen elsewhere" - Ryman shareholder.26 Jul 05:58 AM
Aged careRetirement boom: Ryman reveals plans for 20 new villagesShareholders gather as Ryman holds AGM at its Orewa village24 Jul 10:35 PM
PoliticsMan with Down syndrome changes KiwiSaverPeople with life-shortening conditions will get KiwiSaver before age 65.21 Jul 07:05 AM
Aged careWatchdog on retirement villages: 'Not even lawyers can understand contracts'The watchdog is worried that retirees don't know what they're signing up for.11 Jul 06:22 AM
New ZealandJudge outraged: Elderly woman deceived out of $500,000 retirement savingsTrio ordered to pay back Northland woman's retirement savings.07 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandBarry Soper: So what could a Kiwi utopia look like today?Comment: New Zealand, the land of milk and honey.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careMetlifecare calls in award-winning architectPositive reaction to Metlifecare site begs question of villages using more design.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It stinks': Timaru residents upset over sewage overflowing in homeBlocked drain left sewage overflowing into their shower and seeping from external drains.01 Jul 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy I'm donating my Super - and you should tooIf you don't need all of your superannuation to live a comfortable life, here's an idea.28 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Nursing home makes epic water slide for 94yo residentDaredevil 94-year-old Millie has gone viral after her antics at a nursing home.27 Jun 02:17 AM
Aged care$180m deal for luxury retirement villagesThe move will be funded through a combination of new equity and debt.24 Jun 09:28 PM
New ZealandAuckland retirement village criticised over care of woman who fell and died'Serious issues' with the care provided at the village by staff, report states.17 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careThe interview: Diane Maxwell - why she won't be leaving quietlyMaxwell says the Government left her hanging for three years.15 Jun 02:20 AM