PremiumPremiumBusinessRetirement village vacancies rise: Ryman's chairman Dean Hamilton explainsOpening three new hospital buildings in Auckland and Hastings pushed up vacancies.28 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessRyman result: Australasian business has 1156 empty retirement homesA new phenomenon: increasing vacancies being declared in our retirement villages.27 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBuyers shun retirement village luxury: 69% unsold despite chauffeur, executive chefWhat does new Australian-born CEO Suzanne Dvorak have to say about the lack of sales?27 Nov 01:30 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver provider suggests saving no less than $1 million for retirementA ball park suggestion for retirement is save about 30% to 50% of your house value.26 Nov 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOceania Healthcare records $17.1m interim loss, sells propertiesFirm selling older rest homes to put money into more upmarket villages, fancy care suites.21 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandDidn't leave home for three years: Loneliness 'at epidemic levels' among pensioners in NZLoneliness among New Zealand's seniors is reaching epidemic levels, Age Concern says.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShould over 65s get free parking? Petition presented to Hastings councilHastings council to consider free parking for Super Gold cardholders after one man's push.20 Nov 09:09 PM
BusinessOne Kiwisaver scheme returns more than 100% in a yearMorningstar's most recent survey of KiwiSaver shows the highest-performing fund. 17 Nov 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRethinking retirement - why playing it too safe could cost you: Nick StewartOPINION: For a healthy 65-year-old Kiwi, living into their 90s is increasingly probable.15 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Paying higher KiwiSaver fees doesn’t guarantee better returnsOPINION: It's not like buying a car, coat or a catamaran.15 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldWatch: CCTV shows search for 95yo before she was fatally tasered by NSW policeThe officer is facing trial after pleading not guilty to manslaughter.13 Nov 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Market is crap' - house builder Classic Group drops staff numbers by 90'We used to build 300 houses a year but we’re down to 70, 80, maybe 100.' - Cooney12 Nov 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Later-life luxury': $6m for Auckland retirement village penthouse'Retirement village market has segmented into wealthy, mid-scale and budget' - Wilkinson10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessParnell transformation: Before and after $17m Pearson House upgradeRabbit warren-like building has had a massive makeover: photos show scale of change.05 Nov 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: SkyCity's forest panels illuminated; Mormon temple opening; Metlifecare in RemueraA tower of this size would be a big ask.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: How to avoid being poor in retirementOPINION: Be clever about what’s right at your life stage, says Darcy Ungaro.28 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It's ageist': Workers angry that employers stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65Find out which Kiwi companies pay the KiwiSaver contribution to workers aged 65 and over.27 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: I'm worth $15m, should I self-insure?OPINION: There are situations when you may not need to pay for insurance.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Has to stop': Why Liam Neeson wants to retire from action moviesNeeson achieved action star status with his role in the Taken franchise.24 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCanny view: What’s the future of New Zealand’s economic landscape?Opinion: Super and healthcare costs are projected to skyrocket. How can NZ cope?18 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo assisted dying oversight for seven months as doctors sound alarmA newly appointed committee is working double-time to catch up on the reports.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetirement Commissioner on the need for homes for downsizingJack Tame talks to Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson about the need for more small homes for downsizing. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch08 Oct 08:00 PM
Aged careRetirement Commission: New homes fail to meet downsizing needsNew builds of smaller homes won't cater for changing demands of older people.07 Oct 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomySingaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.07 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJarden Wealth Weekly: Future-proofing your retirement - how much is enough?OPINION: The initial phase of retirement is often the most active and vibrant.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Mood of the BoardroomKiwiSaver, NZ Super Fund role grows in retirement savings debateThe NZ Super Fund hits $76b and KiwiSaver now has 3.25 million members.02 Oct 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Not going to let the old man in yet': Neville Bowen, Chris Burr win photo competition'Once the sawdust gets in your veins, it stays in your veins,' the wood chopper said.01 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandActive at 74: Andrew's daily bike ride to work - rain or shineAndrew Robertson still works as a caretaker at a Gisborne school.30 Sep 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: Largest new retirement village opening; Auckland cladding inspection failuresAuckland Council's building inspection boss reveals shocking numbers on cladding failures.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to avoid being caught out by NZ Super rules when retiring overseasOPINION: Lessons from readers.28 Sep 08:00 PM
Aged careHome equity release could boost retirees' income by 50%Reverse mortgages make sense for many people, the Retirement Commission says. Here's how.26 Sep 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmI own a $1.1m home and have $530k, will I have to keep working? - Mary HolmOPINION: If the $1m estimate were correct, a big proportion of retirees would struggle.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.25 Sep 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careDiana Clement: How to get NZ Super while living overseasThere are special rules for going to Australia and the UK.21 Sep 05:00 PM