Interest ratesBank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record highBroker warns borrowers often realise the grass isn't always greener on the other side.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When parents should step back from kids' bank accountsOPINION: There's a difference between young children's accounts and over 18-year-olds.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Owning rental property is not all about the capital gainsOPINION: Your Dad has come up with the perfect way to invest in a rental.18 Jul 05:00 PM
Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing populationWill NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?14 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Is there a way to pass on an inheritance without affecting benefits?OPINION: Some people will be angry that your family wants to have it both ways.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEconomists divided over Reserve Bank's next OCR callSlow growth and sticky inflation are key issues.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: The ways to make your cash last in retirement OPINION: Renting can be a better option than owning your own home.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should I pay off my student loan or invest in an index fund?OPINION: You need to consider interest, taxes and fees.13 Jun 05:00 PM
Interest ratesFinal big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cutWestpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.12 Jun 05:52 AM
Interest ratesAnother major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZBut it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.08 Jun 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Should you swap residential for commercial property?Commercial property yields in NZ range from 5% to 8.38%, higher than residential.07 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: The biggest winners and losers from the Government's KiwiSaver changesOPINION: Young people are the only clear winners in the Budget announcements.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEnd of floating rate fad to unleash stimulatory effects of OCR cutsThe average person is still paying 6% on their mortgage. 29 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Has the Reserve Bank shot itself in the foot? Uncertainty could spell more OCR cuts ... or not. 28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Gold's risks outweigh rewards for cautious saversOPINION: Gold offers no dividends, unlike shares, which provide returns even in downturns.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Is there a pot of gold waiting for those who invest in non-bank deposits?OPINION: There are a number of factors to be aware of once a new scheme comes into force.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFloating rate fad helps Westpac's profit grow 10%Bank reports $525 million profit in six months.05 May 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Trying to time the share or property market is a fool’s game OPINION: You never know when bad luck might strike.02 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Home ownership vs shares - the great Kiwi debateOPINION: Balancing home ownership with investment strategies.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Overstaffed': Two Reserve Bank assistant governors quit amid restructureDepartures following Adrian Orr's shock resignation as governor. 17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Deposit rates tumbling – where do I put my savings now?OPINION: Term deposit rates have fallen from 6% last year to about 4.3% now.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyLower interest rates to do heavy lifting reviving the economy - Jenée TibshraenyMonetary policy is poised to do much of the heavy lifting spurring economic growth.09 Apr 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket Close: Why interest rate cuts couldn't boost NZ sharemarketThe NZX slides despite some rate relief.09 Apr 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomy‘The price of borrowing has gone up’: Nicola Willis' pre-Budget warningHigher bond yields could add hundreds of millions to the Govt's finance costs.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Business‘Rate wars’: How much further will they fall?'The fixation with short fixes might be about to come to an end,' says Kelvin Davidson.19 Mar 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: How to protect your $275k inheritance during a relationship splitOPINION: Inheritance and separation — what you need to know.16 Mar 12:00 AM
BusinessThe banking app where you can get below-advertised mortgage ratesDosh says it hopes to drive competition in the banking sector.11 Mar 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMortgage rates: How low can you expect rates to go?Home owners are switching to longer-term rates as the bottom of the cycle nears.04 Mar 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesInterest rates are falling, so why did mortgage arrears hit an eight-year high?Mortgage arrears at their highest level since March 2017.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentProperty investors are back, borrowing almost twice as much as a year agoWill they send house prices through the roof again? 28 Feb 12:26 AM
Markets with MadisonWaiting to fix in ’26 could cost mortgage borrowers more, analyst saysRate relief is here! Or is it? 23 Feb 06:00 PM
Interest ratesMore mortgage rates tumble after OCR cutAnother major bank has cut its fixed-term rates.21 Feb 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate‘Don’t get upset' - Adrian Orr’s mortgage rate warningGlobal instability could soften domestic interest rate relief. 20 Feb 12:00 AM
