Stories by Susan Edmunds

Migrants are no longer 'papering over' the economy's cracks and those already here are struggling for work, commentators say.

House prices have softened in most suburbs around the country but there are notable exceptions. Audio

Mortgage brokers are baulking at the suggestion they present clients with multiple offers from lenders.

Here's how modern households compare to those of 30 years ago, and why you might have been better off in 1994. Audio

National campaigned on changes, but boosting 'NZ Inc' the priority, minister says.

A 2020 new build proved to be an expensive mistake.

An accounting platform says GST threshold should be higher but one tax expert says any change may be the other direction.

Buying a house is about twice as expensive as renting around New Zealand, but some places are the exception. Audio

Customers who want to return items bought online may face more charges, as some retailers - like clothing giant ASOS - add up the costs.

Here's why a rent payment isn't always enough to prove you can service a mortgage

Prices have moved a lot for some shares - but does property still give a better return?

Helen is facing retirement with just $1000 in savings. "Much of my life was spent caring for others," he says.

财务专家表示，越早开始参与KiwiSaver计划，整体投入和资金压力也就越小。但参与该计划"永远不晚"。

Big losses have been recorded this year, and it's usually all down to the vendor's circumstances, commentators say.

The retirement savings scheme has become a key part of many Kiwis' financial lives since its launch. Here's what other people have saved.

专家向相关部门建议，未来在限制超市利润方面或出台进一步措施。

Prices are high, competition is tricky - and what's Bin Inn got to do with anything?

It's a second downturn, not a soft patch, Corelogic says

Things were bad in August, but not quite as bad as July.

Cosmetics firm bought by Otago founder's husband but shareholders say they've been shortchanged.

In one of dozens of cases being taken to the Tenancy Tribunal, a Wellington woman owed $34,440 in rent arrears.

As liquidation numbers soar, some just can't carry on, Retail NZ says.

Inflation has settled, but prices aren't back where they were.

Anyone who took to heart the Reserve Bank's indication it was considering another rate increase could have been left frustrated.

Grocery, chilled and frozen, and liquor products have all had their prices frozen - but there is no such move planned to help households.