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Treasury backs capital gains tax as best way to raise revenue
The tax is the only tax base-broadening measure likely to raise a significant amount of revenue, officials have told the government.
Is this the return of the property investor?
New data indicates that, after a while on the sidelines, investors are getting back into the market.
Millions raised for health issues on Givealittle
Thousands of people turn to crowdfunding platform Givealittle every year to raise money to cover their health needs - and it's prompted a warning from the insurance industry.
Which is New Zealand's best internet provider?
Starlink might have topped Consumer NZ's ranking, but there's a warning it won't be the best solution for everyone.
Anger over 'diabolical' home loan wait times at banks
Mortgage advisers say they're getting a raw deal, and house-buyers are suffering.
Bank scam victim reimbursed $6000 after ombudsman steps in
A bank customer has been reimbursed $6000 she lost to scammers after the Banking Ombudsman intervened.
Landlord paid $4k after $40k of damage
The landlord says they had to pay 11 separate insurance excesses charged for repairs.
Do couples really need a four-bedroom house?
In many parts of the country, a majority of four-bedroom houses are lived in by two or fewer people.
Pak'n Save, New World restore price sort option online
Pak'n Save and New World's online shopping sites now offer the option of sorting by price again.
North & South magazine stops press
The current affairs magazine is pausing its print version to focus on its digital presence.
The KiwiSaver fund that returned more than 100 percent in a year
A surge in tech stocks has helped to propel passive fund managers and "responsibly" invested funds.
First-home buyers' growing debt burden
Larger loans mean the debt crunch is continuing, even as rates fall.
Number of emergency housing applications denied rises
Renters United says the figures make "a mockery" of the government's claims about emergency housing.
Will I have to use my KiwiSaver to pay for my husband's rest home?
And what happens to your warranty if your builder goes under? RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
How a Christmas party can put a damper on your career
Here are some dramatic ways end-of-year functions have disrupted workplaces.
Woman loses $25,000 in LinkedIn job offer scam
The scam is a reminder for people to be vigilant, a complaints resolution scheme says.
经济学家:未来新西兰加税或成定局,唯一问题是“靴子何时落地”
专家认为,随着新西兰人口结构不断老龄化,对公共服务的需求也将不断增加。与此同时,其他诸如纳税人口减少、气候变化支出增加等不利因素共同作用在现行财政体系上,加税似乎势在必行。
1000 applicants for one job: a woman's year-long job hunt
Job hunters say it's a tough year.
The 200,000 'workplace' accidents paid for people working from home
Injuries caused by things such as lifting and carrying were most common, new data hows.
Low income households cut back on showering, washing and cooking as power bills rise
They are also spending disproportionately more of their income on power costs, researchers say.
Lure of Australia remains strong as Kiwis leave in record numbers
A record number of New Zealand citizens left the country in the year to September, and about half of them went to Australia.
Departing NZME journalist urges followers to ditch podcast
Frances Cook claims she's had her podcast "taken".