Money
House prices rise, but has a recovery begun?
More cheaper houses are changing hands, as the housing market finds its feet, new data indicates.
What can I claim to reduce tax on my investments?
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Capital gains tax: an international perspective
This week Labour announced it will campaign for the next election with a capital gains tax as a key policy and point of difference. Audio
Students struggle as living costs increase
As the cost of essentials rise rapidly some students have said that student loans are nowhere near enough to make ends meet. Audio
First home buyers earning significantly more than average household
When you think of first-home buyers, you might imagine young people just starting out and nowhere near the top of the salary ladder. But data shows people able to purchase that first home are earning… Audio
Amazon shares surge as AI boom drives cloud growth
Its share price skyrocketed by more than 10 percent on the back of better than expected earnings.
Why are parents assessed as individuals for their taxes?
When you apply for a benefit, it's your household income that's assessed. It's the same when you want Working for Families credits. So one parental leave expert is asking - is it fair that parents are… Audio
Should parents get to share their tax bills?
The founder of a startup business that helps employers and parents with parental leave is asking whether it's fair that parents are taxed as individuals.
Future of Whangārei's NorthTec 'certain'
To ensure viability, NorthTec is cutting around 58 full-time equivalent jobs by Christmas.
'Not about me': Luxon fires back at Hipkins for 'attack' on his finances
"Why should he be able to make more than $600,000 in one year from flipping properties, whilst the people who ... work hard every day for a living pay tax?" Hipkins asked.
Growing number of retailers asking for customer contact details
A growing number of shops ask customers to provide their phone numbers or email addresses when shopping in-store. Susan Edmunds investigates. Audio
Kiwis cash in on record-high gold prices
Companies that buy and sell gold in New Zealand have seen a boom as people look to capitalise on recent record-high gold prices.
What will farmers spend their $200,000 each on?
Around 60 percent of shareholding farms could receive a windfall, if a Fonterra sale to a French dairy giant goes ahead.
ANZ's mobile app, internet banking down
ATMs, EFTPOS and PayWave are all still working, ANZ says.
Weather-related insurance claims top 5000
Recovery and repair costs are already in the millions as claims climb.
Changes to foreign investment fund rules, fringe benefit tax announced
Revenue Minister Simon Watts said the changes would "sharpen the focus" on growing the economy.
' U-turn': Communities to get a cut from online gambling after backlash
The government is changing its proposed online gambling laws so community organisations, many of whom run local sports, still get a cut.
RNZ political panel: Willis digs at Labour over leak
"Already civil war is breaking out in the Labour Party over whether this tax is wide enough," the finance minister says. Audio
Why your health insurance premiums keep going up
A 'healthy, young' man says he's shocked to be told his premiums have increased 25 percent in a year. Audio
Concerns over affordability of health insurance
When it comes to health insurance, one of the biggest gripes many people have is that just when you need it most, it becomes a lot more expensive. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin… Audio
