Buyers are moving away from "do-up" and experts are divided on how much value people hope to add.
Business
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The changes will be effective on Monday, February 2, the bank said.
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The 2025 year ended with solid returns for KiwiSaver investors – and some change at the top of the performance tables.
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Inflation data for the December quarter were stronger than expected, prompting questions about whether interest rates might have to start to rise again earlier than expected.
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There were 58,460 withdrawals for hardship reasons in 2025 – 10,000 more than were made for a first home.
New Zealand
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Some of New Zealand's least generous savings accounts are paying as little as 0.05% in interest.
Tue, Jan 27
The Reserve Bank will probably have to wait a bit longer for its wish for lower inflation.
Thu, Jan 22
Your retirement savings might have given you a better return than your house over the past 10 years, and experts say the same is probably true of the next 10.
Tue, Jan 20
Squirrel chief executive David Cunningham said the new mortgage interest rate will increase profits and offset the 1.5% cashback offer on new home loans.
Mon, Jan 19
Wednesday's winning numbers were 28, 35, 25, 40, 11 and 24, the Bonus Ball was 27 and the Powerball number was 10.
Thu, Jan 15
There's a whole host of reasons not to drag that bulky bag onto your flight.
Wed, Jan 14
The bank said the "small change" was to align with market conditions.
Tue, Jan 13
The woman, then aged 84 with limited English, said it was not her intention for her son to be able to prevent her from accessing her own funds.
Mon, Jan 12
Instead of planning to boost your finances by changing your whole personality, how about putting some science behind how you manage your money?
Life
Saving money is probably near the top of your New Year's resolution lists. But where to start?
Wed, Jan 7
If you're aiming to get on track again this year, setting a budget and goals is a great place to start. They can work together to get you where you want to be.
Tue, Jan 6
Powerball was not struck on Saturday night and will roll over to Wednesday, when the jackpot climbs to $6 million.
Sun, Jan 4
2025’s most read: Receipt Reveal is a 1News series where a different Kiwi household reveals its grocery receipts for a week.
Sat, Jan 3
2025’s most read: Tired of being broke in Auckland the Tuckers packed up and became digital nomads, paying off their debts along the way. Next stop: home ownership in New Zealand.
Fri, Jan 2
Here's a rundown of what's set to change over the next few months.
Thu, Jan 1
The Auckland win makes the ticket-holder the 21st Powerball multi-millionaire this year, just a week after a $6.2m win in Whangārei.
December 28, 2025
The Hodders of Pahiatua reveal where they splurge and where they save on their Christmas celebrations.
December 20, 2025
Both ANZ and Westpac have hiked mortgage rates in recent weeks.
December 15, 2025
The bank and regulator have jointly recommended a $6.73 million penalty.
Alice Taylor's easy, delicious treats will bring more joy than (almost) anything money could buy.
December 14, 2025
