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Falling Bitcoin pulls KiwiSaver fund to bottom of the table
Morningstar has released its latest KiwiSaver survey, which shows that over the year, the best performer was Kernel's S&P Global Clean Energy Fund, up 59.9 percent.
How can a 24-year-old car increase in value by two-and-a-half times in a year?
A woman who was shocked to discover that her insurance company had increased the value of her car at renewal says it's a reminder to people to check what they are agreeing to.
Isn't there a better way to combat inflation than hiking interest rates? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
The sector with 17,000 more full-time jobs
Unemployment has hit its highest level in a decade, but beneath the headline numbers some sectors are faring much better than others.
'Really serious': Call for urgency as review of insurance commences
The review needs to tackle the problem that insurance is becoming more unaffordable and potentially inaccessible, Consumer NZ says.
The return of the property flipper
As the market stabilises, property flippers are back at a rate not seen since before the global financial crisis.
Message to house buyers: You've got time
There is likely to be another six months of little house price movement.
'Dying is hard to do': Cancer patient struggles to withdraw KiwiSaver
"I've got limited time, and fighting with someone that's holding my money and refusing to give it up is just one more stress I can't afford."
Authors miss out on vital annual payment after government department bungle
The Public Lending Right scheme makes a payment to authors each year, when they have sufficient books in New Zealand libraries. Audio
How much do accountants actually earn?
Australian accountants are still getting paid more than New Zealanders - but the local sector had a bigger pay bump in the past year.
Did you miss the best time to lock in a longer home loan rate?
BNZ has increased some of its longer-term home loan fixed rates.
More interest rates relief coming for homeowners
Interest rates might have started to rise but what home loan borrowers pay in interest is likely to keep falling through this year.
The big bill for owning the country's most-stolen car
And how can you keep your insurance costs down if you own one? Audio
KiwiSavers struggle amid record hardship withdrawals
People are seeking help with their bills but don't realise how hard it can be to get their money out.
Five ways to whip your finances into shape this year
If 2026 is the year you get your money life sorted, you may be wondering where to begin. Our money correspondent Susan Edmunds has 5 areas to focus on.
Who's paying the price for cash back offers?
Cash back incentives are driving borrowers to switch banks, but who's paying the price?
Why isn't my rent a tax-deductible expense - Ask Susan
RNZ's Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
How to make your wine investments sparkle
One of the things Brooklyn Beckham made headlines for this week was sharing "the world's most expensive" wine.
What next for Newmarket as 'emo' Twenty-Seven Names goes?
Another big name is leaving Newmarket, but the local business association says things are looking up for the Auckland shopping district.
Can you still make money 'doing up' a property?
Buyers are moving away from 'doer-uppers' and experts are divided on how much value people can hope to add.
Could this be the year NZX stops being left behind?
For the decade until 2020, the NZX was one of the best performing share markets globally. But since 2020, it has lagged.
New player takes top Kiwisaver spot
Warnings of impending share market doom didn't play out in 2025, and the year ended with solid returns.
Hundreds of pensions affected by IT error
About 200 pensioners have had the amount they receive in NZ Super affected this week because of a problem with the Ministry of Social Development's IT system.