Money
New name tops the 2024 Rich List
After 20 years, Graeme Hart has lost his spot as NZ's richest person to the Mowbray siblings. Audio
Mowbray family overtake Graeme Hart as wealthiest NZers
In the just released NBR's annual Rich List, the Mowbray family have overtaken Graeme Hart to become the country's wealthiest person or family. NBR co-editor Hamish McNicol spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Eco-friendly alternatives to cryptocurrencies come with their own risks
Analysis - The emergence of an eco-friendly alternative provides hope, and a few concerns, for cypto users.
The psychology of buying lottery tickets
The lure of big Lotto jackpots is down to people being bad at assessing probabilities, a psychology professor says. Audio
Where were the winning Lotto tickets sold?
Five of the Powerball players who won a share of the $50 million jackpot were from one city.
Delays in checking tickets for huge Lotto jackpot
Seven first-division winners of last night's $50 million Powerball draw will be $7.18 million richer today, whether they know it yet or not.
Marc Wilson: The psychology of buying lotto tickets
Would you be more likely to buy a Lotto ticket for a $50 million draw or a ticket where you had ten chances to win $5 million? Audio
Seven winners to split $50m Lotto jackpot
The winners will each receive $7.18 million - a "life-changing" sum.
Tom Burgis: How the mega-rich warp the truth
Award-winning investigative writer Tom Burgis' new book exposes a world where the rich can buy "truth". In Cuckooland - Where the Rich Own the Truth Burgis follows a trail from the Kremlin, through… Audio
Government struggles to explain the inexplicable
Analysis - National's broken promise to deliver new cancer drugs raises a firestorm of anger in The Week in Politics.
Lotto's must-win $50m could be largest single prize in its history
The money has to be won this weekend - and will only be the third time a must-be-won draw of $50m has been reached.
Struggle to get off benefit almost costs tenant her home
Kelly-Ann Perry will be paying back rent arrears until 2027 if she wants to keep her house.
What does a Future Fund mean for Aucklanders?
The move is part of Auckland's 10-year budget and will "swap" its shares in Auckland Airport for less risky investments.
Interest rate cuts coming in February, biggest bank predicts
ANZ New Zealand chief economist Sharon Zollner says "meaningful progress" on inflation is "around the corner".
Reserve Bank approach 'a recipe to prolong the pain'
An economist takes aim at central bank's "behind the play" approach.
New Zealand mayors' uber ratings revealed
One city's mayor has a perfect five stars. Audio
Massive $50 million Lotto draw must be won this weekend
Once the jackpot reaches the $50m mark, under the rules it cannot be rolled again. Audio
Why tax cuts could leave you with a bigger tax bill
Introducing the a change part-way through the year adds complications.
Committee ponders full probe into rural banking
Parliament's primary production select committee is considering a full inquiry into rural banking - with MPs from all sides concerned over what they've heard in preliminary hearings. Audio
Surge in 'unclaimed money'
One person is owed more than $230,000, as part of a surge in the amount of "unclaimed money" being managed by Inland Revenue
