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Kiwi couple trapped in Noumea for 10 days fail in bid to get insurer to pay
The couple complained to the Financial Services Complaints, after political unrest in Noumea forced them to hunker down for ten days.
Former business owner's house at risk over tax debt
The former business owner has been told she owes IRD nearly $34,000 and counting.
Things 'about to get scary' for coffee industry
Café owner Richard Corney says the sector is in "uncharted territory" as coffee prices hit levels not seen since the '70s.
'Open-season on renters': No-fault evictions are back
The Greens say the change is abhorrent and experience overseas shows it results in more homelessness.
Are savers leaving returns on the table?
Savers who keep their money in big bank accounts may be missing out on potential interest.
'Falling short': Customers told they should get Sky TV discounts
Sky has been beset with problems as a dying satellite has caused problems for its transmission.
SPCA to pay $20k for unjustified dismissal
The staff member was a vet nurse who worked as a kennel coordinator for five years, before she was dismissed for serious misconduct.
'One day before unconditional': First-home buyer hit with surprise KiwiSaver bill
Sarah says it seems unfair she owes the money over a short stint she spent outside the country.
Here's how much falling interest rates might save you
The drop in interest costs for affected households could be dramatic, an economist says.
Kiwibank joins rate cuts
The six-month special rate drops from Tuesday from 6.15 percent to 5.99 percent.
Who got the biggest - and smallest - pay rises last year?
Last year was a tough one for the labour market - but some workers walked away better than others.
Interest rates are dropping, but will we get a mortgage war?
Borrowers hoping for further relief could be disappointed - at least for now. Here's why.
Do I have to pay tax on my inheritance? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
NZ's economy took 'developed world's biggest hit'
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham once described New Zealand as a "rockstar economy" - but says that is far from the case right now.
How your tax rate could reach 80% - or more
Many thousands of taxpayers are paying effective tax rates of 50 percent or higher, a new paper shows.
Tenant who sublet one-room flat to three people told to pay $1000
The agreement said just one person could live there, but when the landlord visited, the tenant was away - and three others were there.
Westpac follows ANZ interest cut moves
The bank will also reduce some of its term deposit rates by 5, 10 and 20 basis points.
For sale: One village
If you have ever wanted to own an entire village, now is your chance.
The inflation battle is over - so why doesn't it feel like it?
The Reserve Bank's battle with inflation is over. So why doesn't it feel like things have improved? Audio
Man who lost job, partner left him, has car loan reduced
He lost his job and had his car sold because he couldn't pay the loan, then his partner left him because he could not provide for his family.
'A real impact': More cutbacks harmful to NZ 'news ecosystem'
Drastic job losses at NZME affect not only staff but also readers wanting information on important issues, a union says.
'Completely evasive' - NZME staff criticise bosses as job cuts announced
The Newstalk ZB and NZ Herald says it will publish fewer stories as part of its biggest shake-up in years.
Biggest bank cuts interest rates
ANZ Bank said it would drop its special interest rates by between 15 and 25 basis points.