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What rising unemployment means for your home loan
More official cash rate cuts could now be on the cards in a further bid to try and revive the economy, experts say. Audio
Pilots lose employment battle with Jetstar
Jetstar doesn't have to offer pilots an alternative day off if they are on call on a public holiday but do not have to work, the ERA says.
NZ businesses owe more than $1.4 billion in unpaid tax
There is still almost $48 million unpaid from 2018 - and $1.471 billion from the most recent year.
Is this where house prices will start to rise first?
Stronger conditions for farmers may be helping regional property markets.
Quarter of tenant applications to tribunal relate to Healthy Homes standards
In its latest annual report, the Tenancy Tribunal said there were 29,309 applications made to it in 2024, up 14 percent compared to 2023 and up 43 percent compared to 2022.
How our tax bills stack up compared to other countries
Inland Revenue says taxes will have to rise to cope with an ageing population. How do our taxes already compare? Audio
Business called on to report electricity companies
The commission is making an anonymous reporting tool available, which encrypts users' data to keep them anonymous. Audio
Why buying a house can seem stressful and overwhelming
Research shows 80 percent of people find the experience stressful, driven by competitive conditions, rising costs and the number of options buyers have to deal with.
Billions shifted from big banks to boutique operators in KiwiSaver shakeup
Over 160,000 investors switched KiwiSaver providers last year, with major banks losing ground to high-performing independents. Audio
Can a partner claim part of my house if we never lived together? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
How bad is the tariff news for NZ, really?
New Zealand exports to the US will now face a 15 percent tariff, but economists say it could have been much worse. Audio
Foodstuffs accused of 'indifference' as dozens jobless at fire-hit supermarket
Only just over 100 of more than 180 people have so far found work in other Foodstuffs supermarkets. Audio
Thousands bank more than $1m in Sharesies, Hatch
Sharesies now has more than 1500 portfolios with more than $1m invested, and fewer than 100 of them include KiwiSaver. Audio
Accountants call for capital gains tax
A group representing more than 3000 accountants has called for a rethink of the tax system, including the introduction of a capital gains tax.
Property investors: It's not time to break up yet
Calls for Kiwis to break up with property investment and focus instead on investing in more productive assets are missing the point, says an economist at one property investment firm. Audio
'Really, really well off people' needing help with debt
The agency representing the country's financial mentors is calling for tighter rules to stop some 'unscrupulous debt collectors' acting unethically.
新西兰经济持续萎靡不振,谁应该为此担责?
一些经济学家认为,如果要深究其原因,其问题并不能简单地归咎于前政府的疫情补贴、或现政府的削减开支或央行加息等因素,但目前央行的确任务艰巨。
Who's really to blame for our economic troubles?
It's not as simple as pointing the finger at government spending cutbacks or the Reserve Bank's interest rate hikes, economists say.
Women feeling brunt of tough economy
The commission's financial sentiment tracker shows 62 percent of women are now feeling financially uncomfortable, compared to 51 percent of men.
What will building products change mean for DIYers, new builds?
The government has revealed its building product specifications document, which will list international standards for products like plasterboard, cladding, windows and external doors.
Here's how you might be able to get $20,000 from your bank
More than 3500 borrowers switched banks in the month, accounting for nearly $2.5 billion in lending.
Savings momentum building - but who's struggling?
Kiwibank released its latest State of Savings Index, which tracks how New Zealanders are balancing daily financial pressures with long-term goals.
Lawyer calls for investigation into MBIE officials over banking class action
A lawyer working with the plaintiffs in a large-scale banking class action is calling for a formal investigation into "serious civil service process failures".
Should Eftpos and cash-users get a discount?
Businesses are being put on notice that they shouldn't need to raise prices by more than 1 percent.
New Zealanders urged to break up with property
Is it time to consider selling your property investments and put the money into assets that actually grow the economy? Audio