OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Old coots should share wisdom - not angerI got into a fist fight with a 75-year-old man the other morning. Not the coolest thing I have ever done.. but he started it, writes Matt Heath.23 Jun 03:45 AM
OpinionClaire Matthews: Time is right for compulsory KiwiSaverLabour's announcement of a new KiwiSaver policy is to be commended for including some positive elements.18 Jun 09:50 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Time for Peters to beat immigration drumSo predictable has Winston Peters become in timing his beating of the anti-immigration drum near an election that you can almost set your watch by it, writes John Armstrong.17 Jun 09:30 PM
Aged careEstate takes big hit after sale delayThe executor of an estate has criticised retirement village owner/operator Metlifecare, saying more than $200,000 was lost from her late mother's Remuera village apartment.07 Jun 01:06 AM
Silver FernsGoodnight, Irene, our brilliant starGreatest Silver Fern stands down but still hopes to play at club level and coach.05 Jun 04:15 PM
Aged careGolden years' industry faces questionsAn ageing population has been a bonanza for retirement village companies and their investors, but will the good times go on?29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Let's talk, before we're too oldDita De Boni writes, "Although I am a whiney tart at the best of times, I don't hold any animus towards older generations for getting cheap housing, free higher education and easier entry to the job market."22 May 09:30 PM
BDBDAged careRyman to spend $100m on second Melbourne villageRyman Healthcare has secured a site for its second retirement village in Melbourne, which it expects to spend more than $100 million to build.20 May 09:51 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Economy class for most of usIt's interesting hearing the different views on whether government superannuation should be means tested.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSusan St John: Private pensions for the lucky fewWhat really matters for most people contemplating a healthy and happy retirement is good health and financial security, writes Susan St John.08 May 09:30 PM
OpinionSusan St John: Don't let glow vanish from golden yearsYou're a 48-year-old woman with three grown-up children. You've worked most of your adult life, saved when you could for your future. You look forward to being an active superannuitant in 17 years, enjoying your freedom and "living the dream".06 May 09:30 PM
Aged careTop KiwiSaver providers invest more in NZ sharesKiwiSaver providers with more money invested in the New Zealand share market beat the pack last quarter, according to Morningstar.30 Apr 11:32 PM
OpinionKiwiSaver: Addressing our fritter nationMore than a third of Kiwisavers are withdrawing their funds when they hit retirement and spending it on cars, boats and home improvements.22 Apr 09:46 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Second time round raises new problemsBlended families are common in New Zealand.18 Apr 04:15 PM
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
