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New player takes top Kiwisaver spot
Warnings of impending share market doom didn't play out in 2025, and the year ended with solid returns.
Landlord told to pay $60k in damages over 'cockroaches' and 'sewage'
There were breaches across 34 different tenancies.
Biggest bank downgrades house price forecast
But new research shows not everyone is feeling the same way.
$35k lost in online car sale scam
Consumer NZ is calling for scam protection to apply to online marketplaces, after a man lost $35,000 buying a car that turned out to be stolen.
Ikea hikes staff pay to minimum $29 as other retailers told to 'step up'
Ikea says it's hiring an extra 85 staff for logistics and food services, and adding evening shifts for stock replenishment.
Why single people are feeling the financial crunch
Single older people are bearing the brunt of rising prices, and women may be particularly hard hit.
Interest rate hikes 'could happen as soon as May'
Inflation data for the December quarter came in stronger than expected, prompting questions about whether interest rates might have to start to rise again earlier than expected.
Will 'free gift' disappointment hurt Mecca?
It's been reported Mecca was apologising to customers after selling products up to a decade old.
Are these NZ's least-generous savings accounts?
A survey shows the main banks have a number of products that offer very little return. Audio
What you need to know if you don't want your KiwiSaver rate to increase
It was announced last year that the base contribution rate for KiwiSaver would lift from 3 percent to 4 percent by 2028. Audio
Why 2026 is a 'Goldilocks year' for first-home buyers
Changes mean lenders are approving more home loans to buyers with low deposits, and some people might not realise they qualify. Audio
Haven't I already paid tax on my pension? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions on pensions, KiwiSaver and retirement.
Rents are down - but how long will it last?
Trade Me says rents are down - but that could be about to change.
Rent drops for first time in a decade, data shows
Realestate.co.nz said, based on its data, the national average weekly rent was down 1.8 percent in 2025 compared to 2024.
What are your rights if rain has ruined your holiday?
Many New Zealanders' summer holidays ended as wild weather battered the North Island.
Almost $1m bill for failed property flip
A property reseller caught out by the falling housing market has been told to pay an Auckland couple more than $750,000 in damages, plus more than $100,000 in interest.
Confidence returning to property market, REINZ says
It has released its data for December, which shows the national median price was up 1.4 percent year-on-year to $786,977. Month-on-month it was down 1.6 percent.
How your boss decides how much to pay you
More than 40 percent of employers use online guides to calculate salaries for familiar roles.
How to tackle new year financial stress
Financial mentors impart their advice for those feeling stressed about their holiday spending and back-to-school costs.
What first-home buyers are paying - and what they get
For the first time in ages, Auckland has been overtaken as the most expensive place to buy.
What are interest rates likely to do this year, and should you fix?
Borrowers might want to fix their home loans soon, forecasters warn. Audio
40,000 plates, 28,000 meatballs: Ikea breaks records
Auckland's Sylvia Park shop was the top-performing in the Ingka Group anywhere in the world for food sales.