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Time to pick a home loan strategy, ASB says
When it comes to finding the right home loan rate, it's time for borrowers to pick a strategy, one economist says.
Are you a 'have' or a 'have-not?
What new figures show about the worsening finances, and growing concerns of households.
Is your power bill 'average'?
Power bills have gone up for lots of households this month, as new lines charges and other price changes filtered through. Audio
Shopback - what's the catch?
Shopback says New Zealand is its fastest-growing market - but many shoppers are still asking, "What's the catch?"
Why do some people get better home loan rates than others? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Doors close on Te Atatū Woolworths
But why are residents so upset by the temporary loss of their supermarket?
Third of New Zealanders need help with food
Data should be 'wake up call' that action is needed in grocery sector, Consumer NZ says.
Can you stock up on cheap Easter eggs for next year?
Here's what you need to know about that June best-before date.
House 'not fit for human occupation'
A landlord ordered to fix a property described as "not fit for human occupation", instead removed windows and replaced them with cardboard and cling wrap - and then left the country.
Vendors cut prices, March sales 'roaring back to life'
In the first quarter house sellers reduced asking prices by a combined $63 million, a property website says.
'Pain' for property investors as renting listing levels hit decade high
The amount of rental listings in March reached levels not seen since 2014. Audio
Association 'deeply concerned' about roofing claims
RoofBuddy, fronted by a former reality TV star, is facing complaints.
'Unjust and unreasonable' to turn down parental leave payment
The Greens are calling for broader eligibility after a woman was declined over a 'technicality'.
'It's cheaper to go to the States than Wellington'
A man says it's "tone deaf" for Air New Zealand to be showing off its new uniforms at a time of high airfares. Audio
Reserve Bank analyst loses bid for reinstatement
The man argued he was unjustifiably dismissed after he made a protected disclosure to the board chair.
Which NZ listed companies are feeling tariff pain?
Global share markets have been shaken by new US tariffs - but some New Zealand companies have been particularly hard hit.
Are surcharges a double-dip? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
What population growth means for house prices
The country has grown by roughly two Hamiltons since 2018 - so what does that mean for the house market?
How do home loan rates compare to other countries'?
New Zealand home loan rates might be falling, but how do they compare to those of the rest of the world?
Here's what rising prices might mean for interest rates
Prices rose a little more than expected - is that likely to stop rate cuts?
Major bank brings one-year fixed home loans below 5 percent
In recent days, ANZ, Kiwibank, BNZ and Westpac have all lowered their one-year rate to 4.99 percent.
'About to be worthless': Air NZ expects $20m of credits to go unclaimed soon
"Some may have forgotten these, moved or found travel plans unfeasible," an investment adviser says.
Home loan rates drop further
A new home loan rate cut means 4.99 percent is no longer the cheapest available in the market.