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Grant Robertson reveals future of cost of living payments

Grant Robertson anticipated a "very tight" budget next year, as economic forecasts worsen.

Personal Finance •5:11pm

NZ 'as prepared as it can be' for recession - economist

Shamubeel Eaqub says there will still be some shocks, especially for some with mortgages.

Personal Finance •Fri, Dec 2

NZ's biggest bank hikes mortgage rates after latest OCR rise

ANZ's new fixed home loan rates will come into effect from tomorrow, however it isn't all bad news.

Cost Of Living •Tue, Nov 29

Govt's retail crime package 'too little too late' - Luxon

National released a new crime policy including youth offender military-style camps earlier this month.

Politics •Tue, Nov 29

Mortgage expert shares top saving tips amid rising interest rates

Rupert Gough says the first step is establishing where exactly your money is going.

Personal Finance •Tue, Nov 29

Luxon: National won't touch 39% tax rate in first term

Luxon told Q+A inflation has forced the party to drop repealing the 39% top tax rate introduced by Labour.

Economy •Sun, Nov 27

Kiwis urged to reassess spending habits amid OCR surge

Carissa Fairbrother says people need to take a hard look at their spending as interest rates rise further.

Personal Finance •Thu, Nov 24

Reserve Bank lifts official cash rate to 4.25%

An expert says it's the biggest increase since the OCR was introduced in 1999 - and there is still a real chance NZ could fall into a recession.

Business •Wed, Nov 23

OCR tipped for record rise, recession still possible - economist

ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner said a 75 basis point hike was expected today, taking the OCR to 4.25%.

Economy •Wed, Nov 23

1 in 5 unaware of all subscription plans they pay for - survey

Content streaming, computer software, and music were the top three services customers "couldn't live without" according to the ASB survey.

Personal Finance •Tue, Nov 22

Official Cash Rate expected to get biggest ever hike tomorrow

Economists are predicting that the RBNZ will introduce a 75-basis point rise in the Official Cash Rate tomorrow to 4.25%, the largest hike in the OCR's 23-year history.

Property •Tue, Nov 22

Massey vice-chancellor's 18% pay jump not a pay increase - PSC

The Public Service Commission is defending Jan Thomas' $586,000 salary

Education •Mon, Nov 21

Consumer NZ warns shoppers over misleading Black Friday sales

Investigations found many big-box retailers played fast and loose with sale price comparisons, where recommended retail prices were inflated.

Personal Finance •Wed, Nov 16

Median house prices in NZ rose slightly last month

But property values are still well down on this time last year.

Property •Tue, Nov 15

Ruapehu man oblivious to $1m Lotto win for nearly two months

He finally checked his ticket after receiving a life-changing phone call.

Personal Finance •Mon, Nov 14

Crypto exchange giant FTX collapses, files for bankruptcy

It took less than a week for the company to go from the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world to bankruptcy court.

Personal Finance •Sat, Nov 12

Some experts divided on open banking

The Government announced today it will introduce open banking as a way to increase competition so Kiwis can get a better deal.

Politics •Thu, Nov 10

Open banking to make it easier to switch banks, compare rates

Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs David Clark says the move will give Kiwis a fairer deal.

Politics •Thu, Nov 10

BNZ profits jump 7% to $1.4 billion

The bank's profit is up $92 million on the last financial year.

Economy •Wed, Nov 9

Mortgage expert expects housing market to improve

Rupert Gough says Kiwis definitely still want to buy property, despite interest rates increasing and property value dropping.

Economy •Tue, Nov 8

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Grant Robertson reveals future of cost of living payments

NZ 'as prepared as it can be' for recession - economist

NZ's biggest bank hikes mortgage rates after latest OCR rise

Govt's retail crime package 'too little too late' - Luxon

Mortgage expert shares top saving tips amid rising interest rates

Luxon: National won't touch 39% tax rate in first term

Kiwis urged to reassess spending habits amid OCR surge

Reserve Bank lifts official cash rate to 4.25%

OCR tipped for record rise, recession still possible - economist

1 in 5 unaware of all subscription plans they pay for - survey

Official Cash Rate expected to get biggest ever hike tomorrow

Massey vice-chancellor's 18% pay jump not a pay increase - PSC

Consumer NZ warns shoppers over misleading Black Friday sales

Median house prices in NZ rose slightly last month

Ruapehu man oblivious to $1m Lotto win for nearly two months

Crypto exchange giant FTX collapses, files for bankruptcy

Some experts divided on open banking

Open banking to make it easier to switch banks, compare rates

BNZ profits jump 7% to $1.4 billion

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