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Investors warned over giving money to Christchurch-based firm
It was reported earlier this month the FMA was investigating Chance Voight Investment Corporation and businessman Bernard Whimp.
Couple lose home loan complaint in face of $50,000 break fee
The couple said the bank had misled and pressured them into refixing the loan for five years.
Avoid open bar tabs, don't leave bags on the beach - summer holiday finance tips
When you're on holiday you might not be thinking much about your finances - here's how to avoid being caught out.
ASB drops Motorola Solutions from investment funds
Motorola provides telecommunications, surveillance and military technology to the Israeli military and illegal Israeli settlements.
'Gruelling, inhumane': Backlogs as KiwiSaver hardship applications surge
One man says he's facing repossession of his vehicle and the forced sale of his house because it's taking too long to access his KiwiSaver money.
Customers jump on fixed terms as rates rise
October saw $51.6 billion in home loan lending floating, up from $47.9b the month before and $42.7b the previous October.
Banks hike fixed home loan interest rates
More banks are joining in as banks move to raise some mortgage rates.
2025 the year of first-home buyers - and biggest rent drop in 30 years
Latest housing data shows first-home buyers made 28 percent of purchases nationwide in October and November.
What do new bank rules mean for home loans
The Reserve Bank plans to reduce the amount of capital banks are required to hold against their loans
Mortgage brokers not happy at ASB commission move
ASB has advised mortgage brokers that they would not be paid trail commission on new lending after next July.
The $4 million travel insurance claim
An insurance provider says the value of claims made has increased a lot over recent years even as the level of cover being taken has dropped. Audio
Shoppers visit Ikea from other parts of the country in 'unprecedented' numbers
Shoppers came from as far away as Canterbury and Otago in the store's first week, according to data. Audio
1000 customers each weekday have power disconnected
More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows.
Where did all the buyers go?
New Zealand's housing market slowed sharply in November, with a big downturn in sales numbers compared to the month before.
Inland Revenue liquidates nearly 900 companies in one year
The tax department made applications to wind up more than 120 business in November alone. Audio
Rents taking 40 percent of average income
New data shows renters spent 40 percent of their income on rent in August at a national level, but there are regional differences. Audio
NZ's biggest bank lifts home loan rates
ANZ is lifting its 18-month and two-year fixed home loan rates by 20 basis points.
Would you pay an extra $1m for the right postcode?
New research shows the suburbs with the biggest median difference in house price from their neighbouring suburbs.
Should you sell your US shares?
Some warn that an AI fall could bring a share-price collapse to tech stocks.
Rising home loan rates blamed on 'another misstep from Reserve Bank'
Miscommunication from the Reserve Bank has driven interest rates higher than they should be, Kiwibank economists say.
Labour, Greens call out 'measly' minimum wage increase
Minimum wage workers will get a pay increase from 1 April, but its less than the current rate of inflation.
Another bank lifts home loan rates
Wholesale interest rates are continuing to rise, which affects bank funding costs.