Personal FinanceCompulsory Super not on taskforce agendaYesterday's Capital Markets Development Taskforce report made no recommendation for compulsory superannuation.16 Dec 03:00 PM
BDBDEconomyACC, Super Fund prop up Govt books as tax take dwindlesThe investment portfolios of ACC and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund continued to prop up the government's books as corporate and personal tax revenues dwindled, says Treasury.03 Dec 11:10 PM
Aged careWorkers serious about retirement saving - surveyNew Zealanders are flooding into KiwiSaver and once again saving for their retirement, a survey shows.01 Dec 12:30 AM
EmploymentCatching Oz not possible without slashing Govt spending - BrashGovt spending would have to be slashed by $9 billion for NZ to catch Australia in the wealth stakes, Don Brash said today.30 Nov 04:16 AM
Employment<i>2025 Report:</i> Brash comes up with predictable prescriptionThe 2025 taskforce report, on ways to catch up with Australia, presents radical suggestions to cut taxes and government spending.30 Nov 01:45 AM
Aged careSuper Fund 'on track' despite global crisisThe New Zealand Superannuation Fund is on track to meet its performance targets.11 Nov 03:00 PM
TaxSuper Fund and ACC to the rescueInvestment returns from the Cullen Fund and ACC have rescued the Crown's bottom line in the first three months of the fiscal year.04 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDKiwiSaverACC, Super Fund recoveries help NZ govt financesRecoveries in the investment performance of the ACC and New Zealand Superannuation Fund portfolios have helped offset a dramatic fall in the tax take over the past three months, says Treasury.03 Nov 11:15 PM
EnergySuper Fund moves for oil giantthe New Zealand Superannuation Fund and Infratil have made a joint bid for the downstream assets of Shell Oil Ltd.03 Nov 03:00 PM
OpinionBrian Gaynor<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: KiwiSaver big and important successKiwiSaver, which now has 1,189,597 contributing members, is a huge success.30 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ sitting on superannuation timebomb: TreasuryTreasury warns that if serious consideration is not given to pegging the costs of superannuation, other public services will suffer.29 Oct 03:00 PM
BDBDAged careTough decisions needed to avoid crisis -TreasuryTough decisions about prisons, education, pensions and tax need to be made if NZ is to avoid a looming Government debt crisis, says Treasury.29 Oct 02:47 AM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Wider tax base bitter pill NZ must swallowBroadening the tax base is critical in the longer term, to avoid large increases in personal income taxes and GST, a working group has said.07 Oct 03:00 PM
Aged careSuper Fund rebounds to reach record highThe Super Fund has recouped its billion dollar losses and broken even despite the Government putting a hold on its contributions.22 Sep 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceGuardians wary of distorting marketThe Guardians of the Superannuation Fund hold grave fears for the NZX.30 Jul 04:00 PM
BusinessPublic-private infrastructure fund to invest up to $500mThe Super Fund is to use a public-private partnership fund investing in infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and housing.22 Jul 08:45 PM
