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Can New Zealand economy recover if house prices don't?
New Zealand's economy is expected to continue to slowly recover this year.
Why don't we get a higher pension? - Ask Susan
NZ Super is proportional to the average wage - but which figure exactly is that based on? Does my employer have to raise their KiwiSaver contribution? How to survive on superannuation? Susan Edmunds…
Aussie loses $100k deposit to banking rules - could it happen here?
An Australian house buyer lost more than A$100,000 because he was two days' late with his deposit payment.
Have benefit sanctions actually worked?
One economist says no - largely because of a major economic problem.
New gift card rules clarified
From 16 March, gift cards have to have a minimum expiry time of three years.
'I was going to die': The rise in KiwiSaver withdrawals for overseas surgeries
Biddy Tai Ahmu says she would never been able to have the operation if she couldn't tap into the fund. Audio
Another bank cuts rates, but should you take them?
BNZ has adjusted down its long-term rates, but borrowers deciding whether to take a longer term will need to weigh up a few factors.
Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits?
Consumer NZ is asking how it is fair that power prices are rising at the same time as power companies are reporting large profits. Audio
What can you do if you can't afford a loan?
A man who took out a loan for a car but was unable to make the repayments when he lost his job got a partial refund.
Young women being left behind in property market
Cotality has released its latest Women and Property report that shows, while both men and women value home ownership, there's a gender gap when it comes to ownership rates.
What do Trump's latest tariffs mean for New Zealanders?
New Zealand exporters are relatively better off after the latest tariff move from the United States.
Fancy being a real estate agent in your 80s?
If you picture a real estate salesperson, you probably don't imagine someone living in a retirement village. But it might be more common than you think.
Business group lays out plan for growth - but not everyone convinced
The new group launched on Wednesday, laying out five areas it said should be the priority to grow the economy and improve outcomes for New Zealanders.
New Zealanders' dismal savings balances revealed
A third of New Zealanders have savings of less than $500, Westpac says.
Childcare costs could be set to rise
Parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year - and it may get worse.
'Imaginary income' lands family $4000 Working for Families bill
"I believe many other Kiwis are being "ripped off" by this same rule," Kenneth says.
KiwiSaver默认缴费比例4月起提高,有雇主担心会影响员工工资涨幅
雇主、雇员双方默认的认缴比例将从目前的3%提高到3.5%,所以这意味着届时很多雇主将需要按照工资总额额外增加0.5%的缴费。
Being a uni student is pricier than ever - is it worth it anymore?
Student support has risen 86 percent in the past two decades, but the cost of essentials has increased by 220 percent.
My stepmother took the house - can I get a share? Ask Susan
What can you do if your stepmother sells the home your late father built and navigating the managed fund industry.
Soaring bills put households' spending on ice
Kiwibank has released new spending data which shows a tough end to the year for shops, particularly fashion retail.
Major bank cuts home loan rates
Westpac says it is cutting its three-, four- and five-year home loan rates.
Landlords, tenants grapple with new pet rules
A Christchurch woman whose landlord tried to end her tenancy has been told she needs to improve the state of the house, but she's allowed to keep her cat. Audio
Higher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay rises
Westpac's chief economist says all else being equal, pay rises this year will be lower.