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Here's how much your income hasn't been keeping up with your housing costs
Almost one third of the lowest-earning households in the country spent more than 40 percent of their income on housing costs.
How falling interest rates could save you thousands
Mortgage advisers share the tips they will be giving clients on refixing their home loans.
Major banks cut interest rates after OCR drops
One property economist is warning that the extent of future retail rate cuts could be limited, despite this.
'Super widespread' misunderstanding catches out landlords
Owners renting out part of their homes thinking they are not covered by tenancy rules are falling foul of the law.
House sellers warned to be realistic despite falling interest rates
Fewer than 4000 homes sold across the country in January, but the Real Estate Institute says it was just a normal holiday slowdown and things are likely to pick up this month.
Sir Ian Taylor asks: Do you really need your pension?
Call to donate 1 percent of NZ's $20b pension superannuation bill.
Two banks cut interest rates
BNZ and TSB both made changes to interest rates on Tuesday.
'No clear justification': Higher fuel margins could limit petrol price relief
Bigger margins could dent the impact of falling oil prices on Kiwi motorists.
Tenant evicted after claim cats shot, neighbours threatened
When confronted, the tenant pulled a slug gun on a neighbour, the Tenancy Tribunal was told.
Where's the best place to Airbnb your bach?
Property investors chasing higher yields, less risk in short-term market.
Heat goes on KiwiSaver investments in fossil fuels
These are the funds with the most invested in 'worst' companies.
City councillor among those helped into homeownership
Auckland councillor Josephine Bartley is one of more than 100 people who have moved into homes of their own due to a Tamaki Regeneration Company shared ownership scheme.
Pensioners ask: Why can't I get US Social Security and NZ Super?
Pensioners who have moved from the United States say they are getting a raw deal when it comes to NZ Superannuation.
Can I get the pension if I'm convicted of a crime? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Why best-performing KiwiSaver funds might not be right for everyone
Aggressive funds can be more volatile, but should deliver more returns over time.
Why developers are offering to pay your mortgage or give you a car
It's a struggle to sell homes off the plans, so developers are sweeting the deal.
'First and last Tinder experience': Bank warns against romance scams
Kiwis lost $194.2 million in romance scams over the past year.
These were our Covid mistakes, according to economists
The government and the Reserve Bank came to a major realisation too late, experts say.
What bank economists think will happen to home loan rates
The Official Cash Rate is being reviewed again next week - so will mortgage rates keep falling?
Covid hangover: 9% of homes selling for a loss
People who bought a house at the peak of the market and now need to sell it are still generally doing so at a loss, new data suggests.
15,000 more people may lose jobs before economy improves
About 30,000 more people are unemployed than a year ago, and some forecasters say another 10,000 or 15,000 could be out of work before the cycle turns.
The $200k role in high demand
It might be a tough time to be a jobseeker for many New Zealanders - but there are still bright spots in some sectors.
How solar power systems might start offering better returns
Proposed changes should lead to New Zealanders with solar power systems on their houses get more of a return for any power they put back into the system.
Flat hunting? Here's why a landlord can't ask whether you have got a job
The Privacy Commissioner's office has updated guidelines for the rental market.
ASB lowers rates, broker expects more cuts to come
A rush of rate movements is predicted, as the official cash rate announcement looms.