OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Old age is coming, save nowWhen you're young, you never imagine you're going to grow old, writes Kerre McIvor. In fact, when you're young, you don't actually want to grow old.05 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Big retirement schemes very differentSo what's the difference between KiwiSaver and the Government's Superannuation Fund and is Kiwisaver backed by the Government?31 Mar 04:30 PM
Aged careAct now to avoid overseas pension taxNew Zealanders wanting to bring back their overseas superannuation should get in quick. New tax rules coming into force on April 1 may significantly increase your tax bill.19 Mar 04:30 PM
Aged careRyman plans $690m Auckland spendupRyman Healthcare will invest $690 million in Auckland, building five of eight new villages in the city including one $210 million project.18 Mar 03:15 PM
Aged careInflation jolt for retirement plansAdjusting people's retirement savings for inflation has dented the confidence of those putting a nest egg aside, an ANZ survey has found.18 Mar 03:15 PM
Aged careInflation dents retirement savings confidenceAdjusting peoples' retirement savings for inflation has dented the confidence of those putting a nest egg aside, an ANZ survey has found.17 Mar 09:57 PM
New ZealandUnwary residents caught in trapIt's a sunny weekday morning and the lounge of Maygrove Village in Orewa is sparsely populated.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks' score a mixed resultOn the field, Richie McCaw and Dan Carter have largely managed to avoid the wrath of referees' cards.15 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionWould you spend the kids' inheritance?"Spending the Kids' Inheritance" - or SKIing as it is sometimes called - is an increasingly popular phenomenon.12 Mar 10:40 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Act Party opens options on SuperWho better than Prebble to spot a potential wedge between National and Act and create a groundswell in favour of raising the superannuation age, writes Fran O'Sullivan.25 Feb 04:30 PM
Aged careExpert slams retirement warningA retirement policy expert has hit back at a warning by a KiwiSaver provider that New Zealanders face the prospect of a retirement income that meets only basic needs.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Super from Oz a movable feast - mostlyWhat are the complications of bringing back Australian super money to a NZ KiwiSaver fund?17 Feb 07:15 PM
Aged careRetiree finds new village gives her room to breatheNgaire Duncan from Chatswood on Auckland's North Shore wanted to move to a retirement village but she hates high-rises.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMcCaw big player in aged careAll Black captain Richie McCaw has been planning for retirement by investing in the aged-care industry.15 Feb 04:30 PM
Aged careDeveloper hits out over delaysA retirement village developer spending $500 million in Auckland says building in the city is hard because Auckland Council is extremely slow to process consent applications.14 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Not all need a pension at 65John Key has not made many political mistakes but even on his side of the fence there is a feeling he went too far, writes John Roughan.14 Feb 04:30 PM
Aged careBrave KiwiSavers reap rewardsSavers who keep their money in conservative KiwiSaver funds lag behind those in growth funds and risk having a smaller nest egg at retirement, warns Morningstar.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLive chat: Aged Care Association CEO Martin TaylorThe chief executive of the Aged Care Associations Martin Taylor joins us at midday today to answer your questions about the aged care industry.27 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandTroubled rest home makes big changesA rest home where a nurse was accused of threatening an elderly woman with being committed to a mental institution says it has made major changes and provides high-quality care.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAged care's low-paid workforceCaregivers do tasks few could stomach, often for minimal wages, report Simon Collins and Martin Johnston.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLessons not learned, say family"It's not a commodity you're dealing with, it's humans." Lloyd Dean fears the Edmund Hillary Retirement Village in Remuera failed to learn the lessons of his dad's death.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRetirement centres aim for top dollarLong-term care for elderly New Zealanders is becoming a byproduct of the property development business.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand9-month scabies outbreak in rest homeAn outbreak of scabies infestations at a rest home wasn't managed properly for nine months, an official investigation has found.25 Nov 04:30 PM
Aged careNgai Tahu youth best young saversYoung people from Ngai Tahu are more likely to be saving for retirement and are more wary of debt than other Kiwis their age, a study has found.30 Oct 11:05 PM
Aged careTwin perils of old ageIf you're in your golden years and don't think you have enough money saved for a comfortable retirement, you're in good company.29 Oct 04:30 PM
Aged careSuper Fund, Infratil in Metlifecare buy upInfratil and NZ Super Fund are both buying up big stakes in listed retirement village operator Metlifecare.24 Oct 09:45 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Govt investment stance doesn't add upThe praise which Finance Minister Bill English heaped on the NZ Super on its 10th anniversary last week has a hollow ring to it, writes Brian Fallow.23 Oct 08:30 PM
Aged careAussies cash in stakes in buoyant retirement firmsAustralian investment funds are taking advantage of a buoyant New Zealand retirement village industry to exit their stakes in the sector's main players.21 Oct 04:30 PM
Aged careKiwiSaver funds slow to show new infoSome of the big KiwiSaver providers have been slow to put up new information disclosing fees, performance and where money is invested.21 Oct 12:50 AM
