“This is life-changing for us. We have worked so hard for many years, and this gives us so much opportunity for our future,” the man said.
New Zealand
Sat, Oct 31
Alphabet, a Wall Street heavyweight, plunged 12.6% in its worst trading day since its Class A shares began trading more than 20 years ago.
World
Fri, Oct 30
The RBNZ is expected to raise the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.0%, the third consecutive rate rise and the highest OCR level in a year.
Business
Wed, Oct 28
You ducked into the shop for milk. You walked out with a basket full of products you didn’t plan to buy. Sound familiar?
Life
The lucky winner purchased the ticket through MyLotto, taking home $15 million from Powerball First Division and a further $250,000 from Lotto First Division.
Sun, Oct 25
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr said with fuel price pressure on households and businesses, it was reasonable to ask whether another official cash rate (OCR) increase was likely.
Fri, Oct 23
The winning bonus ticket spent days pinned to a noticeboard before one of the women took it home to check.
Thu, Oct 22
The Stats NZ figure is down from 4.1% in the June quarter.
Many shops, supermarkets and eateries will open on Monday, but hours may vary and surcharges may apply. Here’s what to know ahead of the long weekend.
Wed, Oct 21
Kiwi households are facing another increase in power bills, with consumer advocates warning who will be hit hardest.
Mon, Oct 19
Uncertainty is a fundamental part of life, whether it's our relationships, our health, our finances - so how can you handle it better?
In the latest in our Finances after Fifty series, a Wellington pensioner supplements retirement with a fresh egg business.
Sun, Oct 18
Wenbin (Ivan) Shi, who operated Hell's Pizza in Paraparaumu through SWB Foods Ltd (SWB) since 2014, was sentenced in the Porirua District Court on October 15.
Sat, Oct 17
Sharesies data shows investor confidence has hit its lowest level since late 2024, with savings activity surging 88% amid global uncertainty and the looming election.
Tue, Oct 13
The Commerce Commission is assessing whether to investigate, and nearly $48,000 is still owed to 1615 people that officials can't track down.
Energy expert and former Marsden Point refiner says there are a few parties raking it in – for different reasons.
Mon, Oct 12
Both GST and income tax payments will be due, while revenue is often down because business has slowed over the Christmas period.
The Auckland couple are the first to win a Powerball jackpot under the new 14-ball format.
Fri, Oct 9
Ruta and Sili Ah Ching continued to trade after their companies were struck off, with attempts by IRD to clarify the situation met with "zero co-operation and compliance.”
Crime and Justice
Wed, Oct 7
The average price of New Zealand’s most popular fuel grade has topped $3.50 a litre, with a weak Kiwi dollar adding to the pain at the pump.
Mon, Oct 5
David Seymour announced at ACT's campaign launch that the policy could potentially save Kiwis hundreds of thousands of dollars across their careers.
Sun, Oct 4
Some commentators still argue it may not be as wealth-boosting as hoped.
KiwiSaver is shaping up to be a key issue of Election 26, with National, Labour, NZ First and the Opportunity party all suggesting changes to the scheme.
At 60, Liz Maw has become one of New Zealand’s best-known artists, with zero plans to retire.
Sat, Oct 3
Research conducted by Consumer NZ showed 58% of people supported or strongly supported a ban on card payment surcharges.
Thu, Oct 1
