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'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.
KiwiSaver provider prepares to invest in New Zealand businesses
Fisher Funds says the benefit for investors will be in higher returns long-term.
Wellington job market 'pretty Hunger Games'
Two job-hunters have started an informal support network for people to get together and share tips and information about the employment market.
Where house prices may pick up the fastest
Property values nationwide dropped 0.1 percent in May and are now 1.6 percent lower than a year earlier.
Two banks cut rates, how much further could they go?
ANZ and ASB have cut some of their mortgage interest rates.
Call to rethink tax on KiwiSaver
Members could be significantly better off if New Zealand adopted a tax model similar to Australia's, an economist says.
Households boosted by falling interest rates
Credit bureau Centrix says households are starting to feel the benefit of lower interest rates and weaker inflation - but some people are still feeling the pinch.
Two months, no offers: Is Wellington's real estate market improving?
"Mine is currently listed for what I paid for it last year, despite all the improvements that I made to it..."
Seven sneaky ways to save power
An energy efficiency expert breaks down what you should be doing, and just how much you could save by doing them. Audio
'No fault of our own': Couple left with $20,000 WFF debt
"Now they're taking $350 a fortnight out of our bank account .. we actually can't afford that," says Phoenix Ruka.
Money in transaction accounts costing New Zealanders billions
New Zealanders could be leaving their share of more than $1b a year on the table by keeping their cash in transaction accounts.
How do I know what to offer for a house - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions. Send them to susan.edmunds@rnz.co.nz