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Some Kiwis turning to TikTok for financial advice

Financial influencers, coined "finfluencers", are on the rise in New Zealand.

Technology •Tue, Aug 9

Major NZ bank reduces home loan rates

The bank said rates "will continue to be reviewed".

Personal Finance •Tue, Aug 2

More than 2000 ineligible Kiwis opt out of cost of living payment

It comes as New Zealanders based overseas say they've received the payment despite not being eligible.

Cost Of Living •Tue, Aug 2

Kiwi in Australia unsure after getting Govt payment ‘in error’

National says the Government needed to take a more targeted approach.

Cost Of Living •Mon, Aug 1

Cost of living payment text scam prompts warning

The texts contain a link claiming people can verify their payment.

Personal Finance •Mon, Aug 1

Opposition says Govt warned as overseas Kiwis could get $350 payment

National's Nicola Willis told 1News she's received dozens of messages from offshore Kiwis saying they have been contacted about the cost of living payment.

Personal Finance •Sun, Jul 31

Kiwisaver providers failing to back sustainability claims

Financial Markets Authority found KiwiSaver providers advertising “green” investments provided little evidence to support their advertising.

Personal Finance •Sat, Jul 30

Two winning tickets share $14m Lotto Powerball jackpot

The lucky punters will each take home $7.3 million.

Personal Finance •Sat, Jul 23

Most of the Pacific pay gap is unexplained - study

The Green Party is calling on the Government to pass legislation to increase pay transparency in light of the research.

Te Ao Maori •Tue, Jul 19

Explained: How is inflation measured and how often?

New Zealand's inflation rate hit a 32-year high on Monday.

Personal Finance •Mon, Jul 18

Mortgage wars: Banks offering incentives as market cools

It comes as falling house prices, tough lending conditions and rising interest rates have potential borrowers nervous.

Property •Sun, Jul 10

BNZ gets anti-money laundering warning after tech error

The bank failed to report the right locations of 50,000 cash transactions.

Personal Finance •Fri, Jul 8

Trade Me gives all permanent staff $3500 pay boost

The company says it will help employees struggling with inflation and the rising cost of living.

Employment •Wed, Jul 6

Changes to credit laws not enough, critics say

Some believe it's not going to make getting a loan any easier.

Personal Finance •Tue, Jul 5

Kiwis' personal debt climbing due to spend on essentials

Consumer NZ says 28% of people with personal debt say they are incurring most of it on essential expenses.

Personal Finance •Tue, Jul 5

Kiwisaver investors grow anxious - provider urges calm

ANZ funds management head Fiona Mackenzie said the heightened concerns were understandable but investors needed to keep calm and take a long-term view.

Economy •Fri, Jun 24