They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.

'Nothing worse than being blindsided by your partner with a large bill.'

'The fear that AI could control the government is understandable.'

Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'

The firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.

Animal rescue reports big rise in pet surrender applications and dumping at shelters.

When is a credit check for a job acceptable, and how can you improve bad credit?

Meat and wool farmers: 'There’s a feeling now that this is about as bad as it can get.'

Meet the employers who can't get workers despite the recession.

Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.

'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.

The New Zealand Motor Home Association's CEO is urging them not to make too big a leap.

Banks are offering up to $5000 in cashback incentives to first-home buyers.

The influence of 'wealth' on the property market is one suspected reason for high prices.

'A truth that nobody is willing to talk about or don’t have the guts to deal with.'

After two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop

House for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.

Recruiters' top tips for overcoming age discrimination in the employment process.

Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.

'Finance is difficult to obtain, I have had quite a few property sales fall over.'

Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

'A killer': Highly leveraged landlords forced out of rental market.

Meet the Kiwis who have defied the odds and own their homes.

'Usually we would be booked out weeks in advance.'

Kiwis are cashing in on job opportunities over the ditch.

'My daughter and I will be couch surfing yet again.'

Tips on negotiating your salary and what to do if it ends up lower than you wanted.

Council says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.

New figures show job listings featuring salaries have risen by about a third in a year.

'Talk about it at offer – you don’t have to talk about it at application'

'If we see a drop in interest rates next year then I think it will start to stimulate.'

About 80 per cent of fixed-term loans due to reprice in less than two years.

The cost of living and crime are other turnoffs for skilled workers.

'We just have to roll with the punches and see what happens.'

The number of Kiwis returning home from Australia has jumped by 46 per cent.

'Having the right crew to work with' is key, says a 23yo woman with all-male colleagues.

More than $652 million has been paid to employers on Apprenticeship Boost.

Possessions worth thousands of dollars were stolen.

Australia aggressively markets jobs with significant salaries and relocation packages.

"We find it really, really hard to find skilled, drug-free staff."

'We're getting grumpy. We’ve been protesting since the start of 2016.'

'The mental anguish is probably starting to have quite an impact on all farmers.'

'Mount Maunganui is considered the jewel in Tauranga’s crown.'

The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.