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The city where house prices have slumped 30% below peak
The latest data reveals a national average value of $906,977.
New Zealand income growth one of the worst in world
The post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of global rankings. Audio
Hundreds of thousands charged late fees for power
Power companies are now obliged to tell any customers struggling to pay their bills about plans that might suit them better - but many of those doing it tough may not have thought to ask, an advocate…
Ask Susan: Can I just close my KiwiSaver and get all my money out?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Councillors should get mandatory training once elected, expert says
A big increase in rates charged by many councils around the country is putting pressure on households, with many not sure if they're getting bang for buck.
What new NZ investors are doing wrong
Many people are getting into the New Zealand market for the wrong reasons, author and property coach says.
Major bank calls for increase to inflation target
An economist says it's likely that Adrian Orr's replacement will be open to change.
Mike McRoberts becomes latest subject of an impersonation scam
Scam activity seems to have picked up pace in recent months.
Customer told it would cost $7500 to disconnect gas
There are an increasing number of complaints about the cost of disconnecting unwanted gas supplies.
It's official: Paying the bills is still getting harder
"You can only rearrange and cut so many times," says a solo mum of two, as she compares her soaring bills to last year's. Audio
Are house prices really crashing?
House prices have fallen for the fifth month in a row, but commentators claim the 'crash' is in the past.
New Zealand's favourite retail brands revealed
Consumer NZ's retailer survey shows which shops have the most satisfied customers, and those not meeting the standard.
A look back at New Zealand's highest-ever interest rates
But were they even worse off than we are today?
Are you sitting on a goldmine now?
Any gold you've got stashed in your jewellery box could well be worth more than you think, auction houses say. Audio
What sort of houses will foreigners be able to buy?
Houses in Devonport, Matakana, Remuera and Rodney, an apartment in Tauranga and large plots of land are among the properties that foreign buyers might be able to buy under new rules.
Is now a good time to buy a house?
The key factors in deciding, and how they stack up at the moment. Audio
Woolworths increases subscription fee, minimum spend for free delivery
The supermarket chain is increasing the price and minimum spend required.
Farmers warned about lack of insurance cover for fines under the RMA
Farmers are being told they are on their own when it comes to potential breaches of the Resource Management Act.
Can I leave a child out of my will? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
'A lot of pain': More than 2500 hospo businesses gone
It seems barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing - and the numbers back it up. Audio
Calls to make employer KiwiSaver contributions mandatory
There are concerns the current setup could exacerbate income inequality in retirement.
Why your My Food Bag share price is still tough to swallow
My Food Bag shares are now worth about 85 percent less than when the company listed and market commentators say it's not the only IPO that's gone sour in recent years.
Who is going to be our new supermarket competitor?
Experts say there are a few potential options.
Is it fair to stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65?
Employers opting to stop contributing to their staff's KiwiSaver accounts when they turn 65 may be costing them thousands of dollars. Audio
Average time to save a house deposit down to 10 years
That's lower than the almost-14 years required in 2021, but still above the long-term average of 9.1 years.