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IKEA refund frustrates customer after botched furniture delivery
A customer who had his IKEA order refunded on Christmas Eve says there are problems with the way the retailer is handling orders.
The rules if you're working, or running a business, over the Christmas break
It's the time of year when it can be easy to forget which day it is, but for retailers - and the staff working in them - keeping track of the rules is important through the holidays.
India free-trade agreement a win-win for NZ - economist
The market opportunity for New Zealand is huge, Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen says.
Why home loan applicants might face an extra wait
Mortgage advisers say a busier-than-usual period for applications, coupled with the impending Christmas break, could mean a wait for some borrowers.
Why insurer turned down claim for ruby lost from wedding ring
The woman had worn her wedding ring every day for 42 years until one day the stone fell out and was lost.
How savers can fight back against inflation
What are your options if you don't want to see your money going backwards? Audio
Have you had a KiwiSaver Christmas gift?
Some schemes have been sending presents to members this year.
Investors warned over giving money to Christchurch-based firm
It was reported earlier this month the FMA was investigating Chance Voight Investment Corporation and businessman Bernard Whimp.
Couple lose home loan complaint in face of $50,000 break fee
The couple said the bank had misled and pressured them into refixing the loan for five years.
Avoid open bar tabs, don't leave bags on the beach - summer holiday finance tips
When you're on holiday you might not be thinking much about your finances - here's how to avoid being caught out.
ASB drops Motorola Solutions from investment funds
Motorola provides telecommunications, surveillance and military technology to the Israeli military and illegal Israeli settlements.
'Gruelling, inhumane': Backlogs as KiwiSaver hardship applications surge
One man says he's facing repossession of his vehicle and the forced sale of his house because it's taking too long to access his KiwiSaver money.
Customers jump on fixed terms as rates rise
October saw $51.6 billion in home loan lending floating, up from $47.9b the month before and $42.7b the previous October.
Banks hike fixed home loan interest rates
More banks are joining in as banks move to raise some mortgage rates.
2025 the year of first-home buyers - and biggest rent drop in 30 years
Latest housing data shows first-home buyers made 28 percent of purchases nationwide in October and November.
What do new bank rules mean for home loans
The Reserve Bank plans to reduce the amount of capital banks are required to hold against their loans
Mortgage brokers not happy at ASB commission move
ASB has advised mortgage brokers that they would not be paid trail commission on new lending after next July.
The $4 million travel insurance claim
An insurance provider says the value of claims made has increased a lot over recent years even as the level of cover being taken has dropped. Audio
Shoppers visit Ikea from other parts of the country in 'unprecedented' numbers
Shoppers came from as far away as Canterbury and Otago in the store's first week, according to data. Audio
1000 customers each weekday have power disconnected
More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows.
Where did all the buyers go?
New Zealand's housing market slowed sharply in November, with a big downturn in sales numbers compared to the month before.
Inland Revenue liquidates nearly 900 companies in one year
The tax department made applications to wind up more than 120 business in November alone. Audio
Rents taking 40 percent of average income
New data shows renters spent 40 percent of their income on rent in August at a national level, but there are regional differences. Audio