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Why housing affordability is improving even while prices aren't falling
Massey University says housing affordability has improved, even though median house prices only fell in two regions.
Will RMA change mean cheaper houses?
Planned changes to the Resource Management Act should reduce house prices and improve supply - provided they are able to be enacted.
How much you could make investing in Lego, whisky, or handbags
University of Auckland finance lecturer Gertjan Verdickt has released new research into alternative investments, including Lego, instruments, classic cars, wine, whisky and baseball cards.
The Kiwis working past the age of 90
More and more people are working past 70, but more than 1000 are going a lot longer. Audio
GST debt creating 'zombie companies', tax expert says
A growing GST debt burden could be creating a wave of "zombie companies", one tax expert says.
UN report questions fairness of GST
The committee for economic, social and cultural rights say regressive and ineffective tax policies could disproportionately affect low-income households, women and disadvantaged groups.
The Warehouse's next challenge: Ikea
Competitors are becoming increasingly aggressive - Kmart is still expanding and Ikea is looming on the horizon.
Who is actually paying the tax in NZ? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
How much more expensive is it to be single?
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at how the numbers stack up. Audio
Suburb with no supermarket? Some live 80km from a store
Residents in one suburb are shocked they won't have a supermarket until next year - but data shows that plenty have to go a lot further.
购物便利程度统计:新西兰1800余个社区10公里内无大型超市
Te Atatū半岛的居民或许要到明年才能等到当地开一家超市--不过RNZ汇总的数据显示,与新西兰很多地方的居民相比,他们日常购物的便利程度已经好很多了。
Economy rebounds out of recession more sharply than expected
Will the uptick interfere with the expected further lowering of the official cash rate through this year?
Borrowers finding certainty in home loan 'rate war'
Home loan borrowers are probably deciding now is the time to make the jump and fix for longer, says Corelogic. Audio
Here's what your credit score might stop you doing
Credit scores get better when you repay debt on time, or pay your bills, but there are a few ways that your credit score could affect your life.
Real estate agency cancels agreement over rebrand
A battle over rebranding a string of high-profile real estate agencies is being played out in court.
Debt collectors still putting pressure on, mentors say
Hundreds of cases of concerns over debt collection activities have been reported over the past year - including stories of intimidation and coercion.
What is going on with the price of butter?
If you have bought butter recently you might have noticed something - it is a lot more expensive.
Here's how much more renters are paying since Covid
"The pandemic disrupted the housing market significantly from the minute the first lockdown was announced."
Don't wait to increase KiwiSaver contributions to 10 percent, providers say
If the government is making changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates, the amount we are putting aside for retirement should be pushed up to 10 percent of incomes, providers say.
Threat of job cuts at Shortland Street
TVNZ says consultation is under way with some Shortland Street staff.
Billionaire's NZME takeover bid draws watchdog's attention
The government's takeovers regulator is eyeing up a shake-up at the media company after private equity tycoon Jim Grenon bought a 9.3% stake.