Personal Finance news
‘Don’t get upset' - Adrian Orr’s mortgage rate warning
Global instability could soften domestic interest rate relief.
Economic shifts: Heartland’s $50m write-off versus Turners' profit boost
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,051.12, down 17.81 points or 0.14%.
Could $50b ACC investment fund be better managed? Govt commissions review
Minister wants to remove 'constraints' limiting ACC's returns.
ASB drops some mortgage rates
Big bank says competition on interest rates is fierce.
Corporate tax rate cut unlikely to spur growth, but three other things could work, expert says
Call for more targeted tax tweaks as economy languishes.
‘I got paid $6 an hour, what happened?’: The ‘quirks’ to watch out for with parental leave
Some aspects of paid parental leave can catch new mums and dads by surprise.
KiwiSaver news
Mary Holm: Do we really need to save $1.45m for retirement?
OPINION: The figures provided by the FinEd centre seem high.
Biggest KiwiSaver provider ANZ among the worst performing
And the fund that was the highest performer last year.
Mary Holm: Where’s the best place to save a home deposit?
OPINION: Some employers put more than 3% into KiwiSaver.
Interest rates news
Mortgage wars heat up as another major bank offers under 5%
Banks have responded quickly to the Reserve Bank's latest OCR cut.
‘Don’t get upset' - Adrian Orr’s mortgage rate warning
Global instability could soften domestic interest rate relief.
Investment news
Mary Holm: Why do some generations still prioritise boys over girls?
OPINION: And why do some employers behave the same way?
Diana Clement: The strategies that could help you get financial freedom
OPINION: Some people retire early using the Fire approach.
‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaks
Corporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.
Tax news
Corporate tax rate cut unlikely to spur growth, but three other things could work, expert says
Call for more targeted tax tweaks as economy languishes.
‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaks
Corporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.
Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m
Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.
Business news
‘Do better’: Reserve Bank governor says retail banks' profit margins should be cut
Adrian Orr's comments on Newstalk ZB come after the RBNZ cut the OCR yesterday.
Foodstuffs v Watercare: Peace breaks out over $100m Pak'nSave opening
Pak’nSave Highland Park granted a water connection, enabling it to open on time.
More personal finance news
‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaks
Corporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.
Biggest KiwiSaver provider ANZ among the worst performing
And the fund that was the highest performer last year.
470,000 Kiwis behind on debt repayments
'Relief would be welcome for many households and businesses across the country.'
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
Property Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartments
How can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?
Nadine Higgins: Could laziness improve your financial fortunes?
Easy financial habits to stick with your New Year resolutions.
Want to become your own boss? The traps and pitfalls to avoid
From taxes to claiming personal expenses, here's how to become self-employed.
Diana Clement: Five ways for women to bridge the financial gender gap
OPINION: Even in the 2020s there is no doubt that there is a gendered financial crisis.
Where Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024
Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.