Economy

Power companies are alerting some consumers to another increase to their bills as low-use fixed charges continue to be phased out.  Audio

The Property Investors Federation says the government's move to restore tax deductions for interest on residential investment properties will improve the rental market.

The federation's president… Audio

From April 1 landlords will once again be able to claim tax deductions for interest on residential investment properties.

In effect, this means interest expenses are offset against taxes paid on… Audio

The government's first 100 days are over and its first new announcement has come with a backtrack on backdating their tax break for landlords.

From next month, interest deductibility for landlords is… Audio

The laws that govern our money-lending landscape are in for another shakeup. Audio

A co-founder of fledgling KiwiSaver provider Sharesies says investors should be taking an active but considered approach to managing their money. Audio

Today Mary's focusing on women and money ahead of International Women's Day tomorrow. She has facts and figures on women's finances and found that women invest well in some ways but could do better. Audio

Wool carpet maker Bremworth says flooring giant Godfrey Hirst has eaten into its market share as it struggles to meet demand after cyclone damage shut down its Napier yarn plant.

Gyles Beckford has… Audio

US pop singer Pink played the first of three NZ shows to a 35,000-strong crowd in Dunedin last night - among them mayor Jules Radich.  Audio

The Reserve Bank has not become cruisy or relaxed about inflation and continues to worry more about the upside risks from global volatility and unknowns such as shipping costs than the downside risks.