Money

One couldn't afford it, another prefers to invest in his farm. Some MPs cite schemes that no longer exist. What's going on?

Next week is the deadline for the four major banks in New Zealand to offer open banking. Here's the lowdown. Audio

Those blindsided by the government's announcement to scrap the First Home Grants scheme say the news comes as a slap in the face.

Food inflation might be softening, but for many households, the damage is done.

A third of the country's free budgeting services face closure during a cost of living crisis, after missing out on the latest round of government funding.

"A lot of criteria, a lot of boxes to be ticked" is said to be part of the reason. Audio

A tougher Reserve Bank stance means home loan borrowers must hold on a bit longer, economists say.

They look like they're on the way out, but how much difference were they making?

The couple were offered compensation while an advisor body says clients should research brokers they work with.

More people are tapping into their savings to get by. Here's what you need to know.

Consumers have been hit with all the pain of getting economy on even footing again, economist says.

Huge screaming sale signs upon entry, bread and milk buried out the back - we know the tricks, but how can we avoid paying the price of falling for them? Audio

Analysis - The RBNZ is determined that inflation heads downwards - and stays there - and will be watching the Budget closely too, Gyles Beckford writes.