Superannuation
Superannuation: Your questions answered
Have questions about the proposed pension age increase or retirement in general? Look back at RNZ's live chat with Auckland University's Michael Littlewood.
'Super changes so little, so distant, it's pathetic'
Opinion - Raising the age for superannuation entitlement needs to happen, but the proposed changes are too little, too late, and cynically arranged, writes Shamubeel Eaqub.
Under 45s discuss pros and cons of raising pension age
Morning Report assembled a panel of under 45s to talk about National's new policy to increase the age of entitlement for the pension. 25 year old Maori political commentator Morgan Godfery, 33 year… Audio
NZ 'well behind' other developed countries on retirement age
Demography expert Professor Paul Spoonley says the debate over NZ Super has been delayed far too long. Audio
Parties waiting to gauge public on super - English
The National Party's new superannuation policy has been criticised across the political spectrum but the Prime Minister says other parties are could be won over, given time. Audio
Labour says National's superannuation policy doesn't stack up
Labour leader Andrew Little says any law changes won't come in until after the general election and they won't take effect until 2041 "This looks like a highly flexible, bendable, negotiable policy to… Audio
New broom PM sweeps away Key's promise not to raise age
Our Political Editor Jane Patterson says four years ago Steven Joyce was arguing that Superannuation was affordable and Labour was saying that any responsible government should be taking urgent action… Audio
Super changes fair but rushed, migrant groups say
Immigrant groups say it's fair that in future the government wants to pay them superannuation only after they've lived in New Zealand for 20 years.
Joyce says people will get used to superannuation change
The National Party has failed to find cross party support for raising the age of superannuation from 65 to 67. The Finance Minister Steven Joyce says New Zealanders need time to adjust and prepare for… Audio
National without friends in Parliament on superannuation
The National Government's plan to raise the pension age is drawing criticism from across the political spectrum, including from two of its support parties. Audio
Immigrants OK with super change but critique timetable
Immigrant groups are backing the government's plan to oblige migrants to live in New Zealand for 20 years before receiving superannuation but want its introduction delayed. Audio
Cross-party problems for Bill's super switch
Power Play - Bill English's superannuation change might not find cross-party support, but he doesn't think it a risky move, writes Jane Patterson.
Farewell, beautiful if irrational superannuation dream
Opinion - If the government's pension age increase from 65 to 67 happens as planned, Sean Scanlon will be among the first cohorts to be affected.
Allies and rivals react to National's super age change
The government's plan to raise the superannuation age to 67 in 2040 has put the cat among the election pigeons.
Maori and Mana parties call for seperate Maori pension age
The Maori and Mana parties want the Superannuation age for Maori lowered because they die on average about seven years earlier than Pakeha. Audio
Labour opposes Govt plan to increase NZ Super age to 67
Labour leader Andrew Little responds to the government's announcement on raising the NZ Superannuation age. Video, Audio
Kiwis share their thoughts on NZ Super changes
Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming heads out to the streets of Auckland's CBD to find out what people think of the government's announcement on NZ Superannuation. Audio
Opposition party leaders react to pension change
NZ First's Winston Peters, United Future's Peter Dunne, and ACT's David Seymour give their thoughts on Prime Minister's Bill English superannuation age increase. Audio
NZ Super eligibility age to rise to 67 by 2040
The government has raised the eligiblity age for NZ Superannuation from 65 to 67 - by 2040. Prime Minister Bill English talks to John Campbell about the decision. Video, Audio
Toughen super rules for migrants - Retirement Commissioner
The Retirement Commissioner says immigrants should have to be here for 25 years before they qualify for superannuation - she says the current 10-year requirement is too generous. Audio