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The tenancies that have lasted 20 years
One Wellington woman knew her tenancy was unusual, but she didn't realise just how much.
The housing market has turned around - but is that a good thing?
CoreLogic is predicting prices are likely to rise this year by about 5 percent.
Why your next pay could be a little smaller
It's part of a raft of changes that came in on 1 April.
What to check in your KiwiSaver if Trump trouble hits
Now is a good time to assess whether your risk profile is appropriate for your needs. Audio
Rethink of tax on work perks
No one takes a job because they'll be paid a Christmas ham, tax expert says, so is it fair to tax them?
Will a dressing-room add value to your property?
In the UK, converting a bedroom could add more than $90,000, but will you get a return on your investment here?
Refixing your home loan: Is it worth waiting?
Borrowers right now need rates to fall significantly to make waiting a better option than locking in.
GST on KiwiSaver saga draws to close
Inland Revenue has released guidance on how fund managers, including KiwiSaver providers, should interpret GST rules. Audio
Has the tobacco tax hit its limit?
In Australia, the tax take from tobacco is at 15-year lows, as smokers turn to illegal cigarettes. Could the same be happening here?
Bank offers retirees loan to buy into village without selling house first
The offer for those waiting for a more favourable housing market comes at a price.
The end of this month could be the start of tax headaches
There's a warning the way tax changes were applied last year might mean more people get a bill .
Cash isn't king - Why stuffing your dollars may backfire
"Cash stuffing" can be a major headache when it comes to applying for a home loan, mortgage advisers say.
Do you know what people on benefits actually get?
A misguided view of the generosity of welfare is one of the problems threatening social cohesion, a researcher says: "Without social cohesion, societies become increasingly unstable."
Oops, we made a mistake - or did we? The rise of 'mistake marketing'
'Accidental' free shipping, 'leaking' a discount code - how legitimate is mistake marketing?
Is selling my house to make money for retirement a good idea?
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions
Struggling parents put back-to-school costs on Afterpay
The biggest start-of-year expenses were stationery, followed by transport, uniforms and technology-related costs.
Sneaky surcharges adding to credit card bills, adviser warns
It has been estimated that New Zealanders are paying up to $90 million a year in surcharges. Audio
Benefit struggle: 'I've fallen into the trap of being 100 percent reliant on it'
The regions where one in five working-age adults are on benefits.
Cheapest and most expensive suburbs revealed
You'd have to pay more than $7 million for a median home in the country's priciest suburb but there's plenty of other options. Audio
Driver wins fight with insurer after claim declined for drinking
Motorists are told to be honest with insurers about drinking, but in this case that backfired.
Why it's tough to open a bank account
Recent migrants, people who do not speak English, rural communities, trusts, young people and Māori trusts are hit hardest.
专家:【资源管理法】改革应该让房价更便宜
多位经济学家就政府的RMA改革发声,认为虽然短期内无法看到立竿见影的成效,但只要政策持续性能够得到保障,应该会有助于改善住房可负担性。
Are anti-scam tools enough?
Banks have launched a number of anti-scam tools in recent months, but Consumer NZ says they are still not going far enough.