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Why you can't deposit cash into someone else's account at the bank
You can do lots of things at a bank, but this probably isn't one of them.
Are we over 'the recession the Reserve Bank made us have?'
Kiwibank economists say recovery is coming, but it's taking a lot longer than expected.
'Electricity prices have got very high': Rising line charges hit consumers hard
New data shows the impact of April hikes on households.
The jobs New Zealanders are no longer doing
Service station attendants, mail clerks and shoe manufacturers among jobs lost.
Government moves to boost household solar power
Households with solar panels on their roofs will be able to send more power back to the grid - and get faster building consents - under changes announced by the government.
Why haven't we noticed our KiwiSaver recovering?
Markets are at record levels, but no one believes it, one fund manager says
Home loan rates fall again
Westpac is cutting some of its home loan rates and slightly increasing one other.
What to know if your home's CV is less than you owe
Many property owners have seen the capital value of their properties drop in the past week.
Landlord let 'uninhabitable' property to sister-in-law
A landlord who rented a property that was "never intended for anyone to live in" to his sister-in-law has been told to pay $5900 in exemplary damages.
The suburbs where house prices are picking up
While standalone house prices are starting to pick up in many areas, growth of townhouses and flats is patchier.
'It's hard to know what's real and what's not': KiwiSaver hardship concerns
A growing number of New Zealanders are making hardship withdrawals from their retirement savings.
What Muriwai's surprise CV increase can tell us about rates
Some residents in the Auckland town were shocked to discover that, while the city as a whole had house values dip, theirs increased.
Concerned about your Tesla shares? You're not alone
Local investors are seeing the fallout of the US President's dispute with former BFF Elon Musk on the stock market.
The 81-year-old who still works part time to fund hobbies
Stats NZ data shows that people are joining the workforce earlier and working later.
How rich is your region? Housing, employment and debt compared
Ever wondered which area has the best credit scores, the most affordable homes, or the lowest unemployment? Audio
NZ's richest people got wealthier in the past year. Did you?
Here's how the average New Zealander's wealth compares to the rich list.
Global freight costs push up as end of tariff pause nears
US trade tariffs are on a 90-day pause until mid-July.
Kiwibank cuts home loan interest rates
The official cash rate has fallen from a peak of 5.5 percent to 3.25 percent.
What 'running out' supply means for households still using gas
Gas reserve projections for 2029 may be reached much sooner.
How a health problem you don't know about could disrupt insurance
Many policies count previous symptoms, not just diagnoses, as an existing health condition.
Should I contribute to KiwiSaver or pay mortgage faster? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Are you missing out on your last chance for $521 of 'free money'?
Kiwisaver members have until 30 June to ensure they get the full amount from the Government.
Support for KiwiSaver contribution increases - but providers want more
KiwiSaver providers are unsurprised by the public support, and hope it will see default contribution rates increase further.
MSD to monitor whether stricter rules for accommodation supplement push people into hardship
The agency says it will advise ministers if there are significant increases in hardship assistance.