Money
Heartland Bank takes $50 million bad loans loss
The company said it would write off long dated arrears in car, business and equipment loans.
Where is the best place to Airbnb your bach?
Putting a bach on Airbnb is a common way for many owners to generate some extra income from their holiday homes. But how much can you expect to make, and are some parts of the country better placed… Audio
Where's the best place to Airbnb your bach?
Property investors chasing higher yields, less risk in short-term market.
Heat goes on KiwiSaver investments in fossil fuels
These are the funds with the most invested in 'worst' companies.
City councillor among those helped into homeownership
Auckland councillor Josephine Bartley is one of more than 100 people who have moved into homes of their own due to a Tamaki Regeneration Company shared ownership scheme.
Power companies launch online resource for struggling customers
With power prices set to rise, electricity retailers have launched an online resource to help those struggling to stay "warm and well" this winter. Audio
Green shoots of recovery emerge in services sector
The sector has moved back into expansion for first time in 10 months.
Female-dominated professions struggle to catch up in cumulative earnings
Long training and unpaid placements means it could take decades for New Zealand teachers, nurses, social workers and midwives to catch up in cumulative earnings with minimum wage workers, a new study…
Pensioners ask: Why can't I get US Social Security and NZ Super?
Pensioners who have moved from the United States say they are getting a raw deal when it comes to NZ Superannuation.
Travel firm to pay $140k for wage cuts during pandemic
The firm failed to get an employee's written permission before cutting his wages and bonuses.
Can I get the pension if I'm convicted of a crime? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Why best-performing KiwiSaver funds might not be right for everyone
Aggressive funds can be more volatile, but should deliver more returns over time.
Property developers offering incentives to potential buyers
Holidays to Rarotonga, free TVs and even cold-hard cash have all been used as extra incentives by banks to try and win people over when it comes to mortgages. Now, it looks like some property… Audio
Schools spending money on gyms, family travel for principals, auditors say
Sensitive spending that provided a personal benefit to the principal was identified in 54 schools, audits found.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Money expert Mary Holm discusses the recent developments in bitcoin. Audio
Prominent economists call for superannuation overhaul
'We spend more on pensions than we do on education.'
New Plymouth parking meters getting upgrades
The council are replacing and leasing one-hundred new meters - both cash and card.
What bank economists think will happen to home loan rates
The Official Cash Rate is being reviewed again next week - so will mortgage rates keep falling?
Covid hangover: 9% of homes selling for a loss
People who bought a house at the peak of the market and now need to sell it are still generally doing so at a loss, new data suggests.
15,000 more people may lose jobs before economy improves
About 30,000 more people are unemployed than a year ago, and some forecasters say another 10,000 or 15,000 could be out of work before the cycle turns.
