BusinessWhy your loved ones need you to write a willNeglecting to leave clear instructions can cause chaos for those you care about.07 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Are you New Zealand’s latest overnight millionaire?The numbers are in - have you got a winning Lotto ticket?06 Sep 08:32 AM
PremiumOpinionSarah Hearn: Employers should have to make KiwiSaver contributions to over-65sOPINION: Older workers should receive the same benefits as younger colleagues.06 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe hidden cost of hoarding cash: Nick StewartOPINION: With NZ’s economic headwinds, sitting on cash isn’t the safe option.05 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Who is covered in the new depositor compensation schemeOPINION: There hasn't been much coverage of the new scheme, which took effect on July 1.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Including KiwiSaver contributions in total pay is bad form29 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: The case for higher-risk funds in retirementOPINION: Are Kiwis too cautious too soon with their investment plans?25 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessRetirement at risk: The major savings gap emerging between self-employed and employees'Today's inaction could become tomorrow's fiscal burden.'25 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank bows to Govt's wishes - proposes loosening bank capital rulesProposed changes aren't expected to fix the sluggish economy.24 Aug 11:19 PM
BusinessGetting into your first home is tough, doing it again can be brutalThink the stress stops once you’re on the ladder? Moving up it could prove you wrong.24 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How offset mortgages can help families save bigOPINION: People can reduce interest by subtracting savings from mortgage balances.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Personal Finance'It’s absolutely not me': Mary Holm warns of fake Facebook page impersonating herThe Herald columnist has contacted Meta and NetSafe seeking to have the page removed.21 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyRace for Reserve Bank governorship heats up – who are the contenders? There are numerous other candidates he believes should be fairly assessed for the role.21 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandBree Tomasel on how a rural childhood shaped her financial outlookThe ZM Presenter sits down with Liam Dann to discuss how her financial goals have stayed grounded.Watch20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debtThree-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Interest ratesBanks start dropping mortgage, savings rates after OCR cutThe Reserve Bank today cut the Official Cash Rate from 3.25% to 3%, suggested more on way.20 Aug 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: Consumer tally dips to $14.5b but 470,000 Kiwis behind on paymentsArrears are higher for those who live in the North Island.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceTower does more risk-based pricing - targets properties vulnerable to slips and sea surgesAround 10% of the insurer's customers will face a median rise of $230 a year.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandScam warning: Kiwis cautioned against investing in Aussie business, up to 2000 already haveThe man behind the business has been banned from offering financial services. 19 Aug 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyHigher taxes, deeper spending cuts: What's coming as NZ's economy suffers from long CovidSome tough political choices will need to be made.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.17 Aug 07:00 PM
Business'You can’t claim the pool guy': tax deductibility explainedNavigating the tax deductibility minefield.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to create inter-generational family wealthOPINION: Even small amounts could help set up children or grandchildren for the future.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCryptoTrump pushes retirement savings toward crypto, should KiwiSaver follow suit?Should KiwiSaver schemes take a lead from the US and get more involved in crypto?14 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceInsurance premium growth to finally abate – if not fallA soft insurance market is beneficial for businesses in particular.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB profit growth stalls as it hires more people, puts millions aside for breachesThe bank reports an annual profit of $1.45 billion.13 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandKiwiSaver home buyers at risk from altered sale agreements, warns Law AssociationAgents altering agreements could risk buyers' title rights.13 Aug 12:45 AM
Interest ratesHome loan wars: Major bank cuts mortgage rates to match rivalA week out from the next OCR decision, major banks are dropping their home loan rates.12 Aug 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound; 1 in 4 jobs proposed to be cutThe proposal would only take staffing back to 2023 levels.12 Aug 06:00 AM
BusinessFrom $94,000 in debt to owning a home in just four yearsCould a side hustle be the answer to unlocking financial freedom?10 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: The pros and cons of owning rental property in retirementOPINION: Rental property ties up money you could spend gradually through retirement.08 Aug 05:00 PM
