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Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.
'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low
'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.'
How the 'Māori Millionaire' realised investing in her health would help with her financial goals
Te Kahukura Boynton has released a new book exploring her financial journey.
Big Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launching
Will scheme change the way people manage their money?
Diana Clement: 'Don't give your financial power away to the man in your life' - how women can take charge of their financial futures
OPINION: Māori and Pasifika women face lower pay and reduced wealth access.
Mary Holm: Do landlord losses mean rents need to rise?
OPINION: Expenses are higher than rent for some but many are doing it for capital gain.
'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmers
Federated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.
Entrust dividend: How to get your share of the payout
Hundreds of thousands of Aucklanders pocketed an extra $350 last year.
Inland Revenue weighs up tax hikes to pay for ageing population
GST rate hike deemed a viable option.
Govt accused of doing billion-dollar backroom deal with banks
Lawyer accuses Government of poor law-making process.
Regulator to crack down on bankers and advisers amid uptick in mortgage fraud
FMA also concerned about migrants being conned by financial advisers.
$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law change
Banks are to benefit from the controversial decision.
Queries around redundancy insurance rising as Kiwis urged to invest in personal cover
'I don’t remember a time where people have asked me more redundancy questions.'
Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder
Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.
Mary Holm: Embracing non-financial investments for a happier retirement
OPINION: Developing hobbies and exercising are part of a fulfilling retirement.
From corporate life to sexology: How Morgan Penn made a career out of her passion
The Sex.Life co-host offers insights into her big career shift and how she made it work.
The Ex-Files: How to access KiwiSaver funds after separation
OPINION: I can't afford to pay out my ex-partner – what can I do?
Diana Clement: How a mindset shift can unlock financial success
OPINION: A can-do mindset helps people do better with the same resources.
Mary Holm: Should I pay off my student loan or invest in an index fund?
OPINION: You need to consider interest, taxes and fees.
Final big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cut
Westpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.
'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.
Tens of thousands more Kiwis seeking financial help from KiwiSaver
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have spiked to new highs.
Another major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZ
But it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.
Why charity tax reform got kicked to touch
Prospect of rivers of fresh tax revenues shrank, on reflection, to mere trickles.
Sharesies boss: Why Kiwis are better investors than we think
The stock market has had some wild ups and downs so far this year.
Trump, tariffs and world turmoil
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Nadine Higgins: Should you swap residential for commercial property?
Commercial property yields in NZ range from 5% to 8.38%, higher than residential.
Mary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a house
OPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.
Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour
The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.
Opinion: Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibility
Financial literacy will become core for Year 1-10 students from 2027.
The real cost of owning pets in NZ and where you can find savings
Figures show how costly it can be - but short-term savings can have long-term consequences
Fran O’Sullivan: It’s time NZ had a serious debate about making KiwiSaver compulsory
OPINION: Fraser Whineray's LinkedIn post has reignited the discussion.