Personal Finance

National quietly ditches under-30s KiwiSaver rent bond policy

Housing Minister says allowing allow tenants to use KiwiSaver to pay bonds ended up in the "nice idea, but too difficult basket".

5:32pm

KiwiSaver managers face big tech calls

An academic says AI-related investments had been very volatile so it was not unreasonable for managers to avoid them.

Sunday 10:16am

'The cost of living in NZ is so high, we can't afford children'

House and food prices led a Wellington woman and her American husband to make some tough decisions.

Sunday 6:00am

How to buy (almost) whatever you want without blowing a tight budget

Want an electric bike? A cordless drill? A better wardrobe? You can get it delivered to your door at a fraction of the price with one smart, simple choice.

Sat, Jun 27

Waitaki protesters in Ōamaru to present a petition against higher rates.

Waitaki residents outraged over 'unaffordable' rate hikes

Protesters say a 17% rates hike will force people to choose between paying the bill or necessities such as power or food.

Thu, Jun 25

National quietly ditches under-30s KiwiSaver rent bond policy

Housing Minister says allowing allow tenants to use KiwiSaver to pay bonds ended up in the "nice idea, but too difficult basket".

5:32pm

KiwiSaver managers face big tech calls

An academic says AI-related investments had been very volatile so it was not unreasonable for managers to avoid them.

Sunday 10:16am

'The cost of living in NZ is so high, we can't afford children'

House and food prices led a Wellington woman and her American husband to make some tough decisions.

Sunday 6:00am

How to buy (almost) whatever you want without blowing a tight budget

Want an electric bike? A cordless drill? A better wardrobe? You can get it delivered to your door at a fraction of the price with one smart, simple choice.

Sat, Jun 27

Waitaki residents outraged over 'unaffordable' rate hikes

Protesters say a 17% rates hike will force people to choose between paying the bill or necessities such as power or food.

Thu, Jun 25

King Charles believes the release of the bill will promote accountability.

King Charles to release personal tax bill to boost transparency

King Charles III is expected to become the first British monarch to reveal his personal tax bill and Prince William is expected to do the same.

Thu, Jun 25

Separated couples 'grapple with the realities' of housing market

Around 60% of couples were living together after separation, at least for a while, while they worked out what to do with their homes.

Wed, Jun 24

Effective from today, June 24, the bank has raised its standard 6-month rate from 4.49% to 4.69%.

Major bank hikes some mortgage rates, slashes others

It came after the country's largest bank announced it would cut some of its fixed home loan interest rates earlier this week, in response to a fall in wholesale interest rates.

Wed, Jun 24

NZ's largest bank cuts some fixed home loan interest rates

The changes across the bank's fixed and special rates are effective from tomorrow.

Tue, Jun 23

Bills keep coming whether income matches them or not.

Cost of living crisis deepening for many Kiwis, researcher says

Otago University Senior Research Fellow Kimberly O’Sullivan says new data shows the situation is not improving for those in hardship.

Tue, Jun 23

A coin being placed in a piggybank (file image).

Can New Zealanders really afford compulsory KiwiSaver?

If re-elected, Christopher Luxon said National would require everyone to be contributing to the scheme or another comparable one from mid-2028.

Sun, Jun 21

Canterbury Lotto player wins $1m as Powerball rolls over to $12m

Powerball rolls over to $12 million for Wednesday night's draw, while a Gisborne player pockets $400,000 with Strike Four.

Sun, Jun 21

Major bank cuts some fixed home loan interest rates

The bank said "positive geopolitical developments" in recent weeks had brought longer-term funding costs down.

Thu, Jun 18

Kmart Australia's store layout tipped for NZ - 'solution' to retail crime

The updated layout will see self-service checkouts moved to the stores' exits.

Wed, Jun 17

Sometimes it might not feel like much but it's the principle of playing the long game.

KiwiSaver provider told to pay $500 over delays in withdrawal

The woman says it took more than 30 working days for her rent arrears to be paid.

Mon, Jun 15

Peter Beck, founder and chief executive officer of Rocket Lab, in 2024

What to know as NBR releases its 2026 Rich List

The 2026 list from the National Business Review revealed the number of billionaires in New Zealand had risen from 18 to 26 in just a year.

Mon, Jun 15

You think you’re cutting your power bill – but you could end up paying more

Just because a new power plan looks good on paper, doesn't mean it'll actually be cheaper.

Sun, Jun 14

Elon Musk uses his phone during a state dinner for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms

SpaceX's IPO market debut has made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Sat, Jun 13

Sometimes you just need to take off the rose-tinted glasses and save.

How loyalty to your bank, insurance, power supplier could be costing you thousands

Frances Cook on the simple calls and questions that could lead to a much needed cash injection.

Sat, Jun 13

Shoppers can be left confused when product pictures and prices don't match written descriptions

Online ‘bargain’ price changes when you click through. What’s that about?

Being misled by too-good-to-be-true prices is common online, but it's not always ethical or legal.

Sat, Jun 13

Nichole Lewis (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

From luxury to baked beans and back again: One investor's rollercoaster ride

When it comes to money, property investor Nichole Lewis has experienced dizzy highs and devastating lows.

Sat, Jun 13

Health NZ increases funding offer for GPs

After GPs pushed back on the initial offer sent out last Thursday, which included a lift to overall funding of 6%, a redrafted offer shows a higher overall lift of 6.32% and a reworking of the rural funding formula.

Fri, Jun 12