Money
KiwiSaver funds grew by $7 billion in three months
It is up on an $8 billion increase in the first half of 2024.
Scam ads from businesses 'closing down' making the rounds
An ad that has been paid for does not gaurantee its safety, Netsafe says.
Why term depositors may be getting a good deal at the moment
People with money in term deposits may be getting a better deal than normal at the moment. Audio
Simplicity secures stake in boat company Stabicraft Marine
KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has announced its private equity fund has bought into the Invercargill based company.
Why we might need to pay more tax
This is likely to be key issue of next election, commentators say
Weak results expected in company earnings reports
A mini company-earnings season is due to start soon - with big names reporting, including Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Mainfreight, and Infratil.
'Economic data is dire': Fund manager says 75 point OCR cut needed
Greg Smith of Devon Funds wants a jumbo-sized cut to the official cash rate at the Reserve Bank's last meeting of the year due in a couple of weeks.
Areas in NZ relying on employers to provide bulk of jobs
High-profile closures of major employers this year, such as Timaru's meatworks and mills in Ohakune, have shown just how big an impact the loss of an employer can have on people living in our smaller… Audio
ANZ blames costs as profits fall to $2.09 billion
The country's biggest bank has posted a reduced profit as expenses grew faster than income, it cut margins to retain market share, but also lowered the amount for bad debts.
How Trump's win could affect your bank balance
From the price to goods to inflation, oil and the dollar - here's what might change for New Zealanders. Audio
The $40 an hour job no one wants
There's "all the perks you can think of" - but no applicants. Audio
Boost for potential buyers as ANZ may waive one of its fees - broker
Brokers say it's a sign competition seems to be heating up for mortgage business.
Paperwork, cost of safe water plans 'tipping some principals over the edge'
Rural schools say they're disproportionately affected by new water rules which take a huge amount of time and money to comply with.
The Auckland home that lost $100,000 in 20 years
It was bought for $205,235 in June 2000, and sold for $87,000 last week.
Debt servicing to stay hard unless house prices come down - economist
New data shows the extent of the interest rate crunch that has hit households in recent years.
BNZ Kahu basketball team pushing for pay parity in sport
Pushing for pay parity is one way our first all female owned and coached basketball team is trying to change the narrative of women's sport.The BNZ Kahu basketball team was recently bought by five… Audio
Thrift
It's time for a new season of Thrift and today: too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don't worry you're not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 November 2024
In today’s episode, with just hours to go until Election Day in the United States, the presidential candidates are making their final arguments for the top job, a leaked ministerial briefing has shown… Audio
Warnings power prices may increase further
Power prices offered to customers through comparison website Powerswitch have increased significantly this year, one retailer says, warning there is more bill pain to come. Margaret Cooney from… Audio
