Mark Powell worked on computers when they were the size of rooms. Now, at nearly 78, he's a consultant with a penchant for throwing heavy objects.
Life
Sunday 6:00am
New Zealand's network of ATMs has shrunk in recent years, and some parts of the country now don't have any cash machines at all.
New Zealand
Wed, Aug 26
The Powerball was not won last Saturday, rolling over to a potentially life-changing sum tonight.
In the first three months of the year, students borrowed $1.145 billion, 19% or $184 million more than the same period in 2025.
Tue, Aug 25
Some are saying it's possible that at least some cryptocurrencies could see their value go to zero. But which, and why?
Business
As interest rates have risen, term deposits rates have inched up. But savers should ask themselves whether it is really the right place to put their money.
Mon, Aug 24
“Excuseflation” is the term for using a tough economy as an excuse to disproportionately hike prices.
Sun, Aug 23
Lotto NZ put a call out to West Aucklanders to check their tickets as the July 25 winnings have yet to be enjoyed.
Wed, Aug 19
Westpac says changes it is making to its credit card rewards system reflect changing customer preferences.
Mon, Aug 17
CheckMyTrolley is the latest grocery comparison tool to hit the market as the cost of living continues to bite into household budgets.
Thu, Aug 13
Every so often, people try to claim expenses that don't qualify for a return.
Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman said the key challenge had been that land values did not align with the productive capacity of farms.
Tue, Aug 11
A redundancy left this rural dweller with a tight food budget, but skills learned in childhood hold her in good stead.
Sun, Aug 9
Our phones can tempt us into plenty of regrettable purchases. Or – if we're smart about it – they can actually help us save, with very little effort on our part.
From February, passengers on Jetstar in NZ and Australia will only be able to bring one small bag that fits under the seat for free.
Sat, Aug 8
Stats NZ data shows that most New Zealanders aren't getting enough pay increases to keep up with the rate of inflation.
Thu, Aug 6
The bank joins the country's largest bank, ANZ, along with Westpac and BNZ, in raising home loan and term deposit rates.
BNZ has raised its fixed home loan rates by up to 0.20%, becoming the latest lender to blame a surge in wholesale funding costs.
Wed, Aug 5
There's a whole host of reasons not to drag that bulky bag onto your flight.
ANZ said its fixed home loan rates would rise across terms of six months to three years, effective Thursday.
Tue, Aug 4
Wage growth across the sector has cooled to a third of last year's pace, with the peak body pointing to restructuring, tight margins and cautious shoppers.
ANZ's latest Property Focus update notes house prices are largely on a "flat path".
Sun, Aug 2
Economists say the tide may be about to turn.
Massage therapist Miria Aman's life has been a wild ride through 'the good, the bad and the ugly'.
New Zealand's housing market is going through the longest and deepest downturn in 30 or 40 years, property data firm Cotality says.
Sat, Aug 1
