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'Expect sub-5 percent home loan rates'
The cash rate is expected to be lowered by another 50 basis points soon, and further cuts are predicted.
Whakaari White Island tour company has $8.5m debts, report shows
The company was put into liquidation on 7 June.
Greenleaf Fresh goes bust
New Zealand's first large-scale vertical farming business went into voluntary administration after it was not able to reach sufficient scale to achieve profitability.
How the tax crackdown is working
Inland Revenue was given a budget boost this year, and it seems to be working, experts say.
Mother loses appeal after paid parental leave declined
The Greens say the system needs to change.
Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started
The man has lost his bid for compensation and reimbursement.
New mother's surprise $9000 tax bill
Megan Hunt was horrified to discover she had a huge bill from Inland Revenue for overpaid Working for Families credits. Audio
Inland Revenue changes interest rates for late payments
Inland Revenue is changing the interest rates paid by and to taxpayers who over and underpay their tax.
Sort your finances in five days: Step two - Save
In part two of this five-part series, money correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics of saving money.
Why the produce on sale might not be what you expect
Compared to last year, a number of different types of fruit and vegetables appear cheaper.
Woolworths wants to buy ready-meal manufacturer
It wants to buy Beak and Johnston Holdings which produces ready-meals, slow cooked meats, soups and meat alternatives.
Sort your finances in five days: How to set a budget
In part one of this five-part series, money correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics of setting a budget.
Where were the best investments of 2024?
If you were looking for the best investment returns of the past year, international assets would have been your top bet.
How much house prices dropped in 2024
Since February, values have slowly been drifting down, Corelogic says.
Women face KiwiSaver motherhood penalty - how to avoid it
Here is what to do if you are worried about time out of the workforce affecting your retirement savings.
'Miles different': Water park owner feels 'victimised' by iPhone weather app
Emily Rutherford says the app keeps reporting the temperature in her part of Central Otago is up to 5C cooler than MetService predicts - and even that is underestimating the summer heat.
The businesses that didn't make it through 2024
It's been a tough year around the country. Here are some of the prominent businesses that did not survive.
What's ahead for the property market in 2025?
House prices are expected to increase over the next 12 months, but how much and how fast are still up for debate.
Vertical farming project parent company enters administration
Hamilton business Greenleaf Fresh is being put into voluntary administration. It is the company behind Greengrower, a vertical farm operation that received $3.5 million in public funding.
What's ahead for the property market in 2025?
House prices are expected to increase over the next 12 months, but how much and how fast are still up for debate.
Money: We've survived til '25 - now what?
While brighter economic times are likely ahead, don't expect them to begin on New Year's Day, experts warn.
Tenant told to pay $50k to landlord after boyfriend smoked meth in apartment
The woman says she was not aware he was smoking and was assaulted when she found out and confronted him.
Jobs drought set to continue in 2025
Although the economy is set to improve next year, there is a warning things are likely to remain difficult for applicants for some time yet.
How does tax work on my pension? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Scaffolder paid $17,500 for missing insurance
The man thought he had accident cover in place, but when he injured himself, he couldn't book surgery in a private hospital.