OpinionMary HolmWhere to stash cash when times get toughCOMMENT: Banks robust enough to weather storms, so term deposits still the best bet.24 Jul 05:45 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseThere is a time limit on startingFor those who have joined KiwiSaver prior to turning 65 there is no requirement to withdraw the funds or close your account once you are 65 or eligible to access the money.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Tech could turn insurance upside downCOMMENT: Artificial intelligence and big data tipped to wreak havoc on traditional models.22 Jul 05:00 PM
InvestmentRents soar in regions, is Akld to blame?Rents are rising fast in regions around Auckland, adding more fuel to the theory that the city's overheated property market is affecting other parts of the country.19 Jul 09:33 PM
InvestmentAuckland investors look further afieldSuper City property buyers snaffle almost 20 per cent of June home sales in Hamilton and hit Tauranga and Whangarei markets.19 Jul 06:40 PM
OpinionInvestors scapegoated for council failingCOMMENT: Investors have become scapegoats to divert attention from a council that is expensive to do business with and has lacked proactive policies.19 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxMorgan backs 'rich prick' on taxesGareth Morgan has renewed calls for tax reforms after backing comments by businessman Stephen Jennings that the tax rules "favour the old and rich".17 Jul 09:45 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Can I buy a plot of land?COMMENT: HomeStart grant, which can provide a boost of $3000-$20,000 depending on your circumstances, has different hurdles to the KiwiSaver withdrawal.16 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Pundits money tips include gemsCOMMENT: Knowing the difference between wants and needs among nuggets of advice.15 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxFacebook hopeful for a tax rate cutThe social network is finding new ways to lower its tax rate.15 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDTaxIRD: Transformation project tracking below budgetIRD says a 10-year project to overhaul IT infrastructure and introduce new processes is tracking below budget.14 Jul 11:16 PM
TaxIreland's 26pc GDP growth 'distorted'Aircraft purchases and corporate 'tax inversions' has sent Irish growth figures through the roof.13 Jul 11:00 PM
InvestmentHow to get a free housing reportA new free residential property database will soon be expanded and more information added.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Fray of housing policiesCOMMENT: It's as though a bee smoker has been pointed at Wellington's most famous hive and its inhabitants have become dopey.12 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: How to get past piggy banksCOMMENT: Money strategies for your super savvy kids.11 Jul 10:30 PM
TaxHow tax avoidance hurts the poorHigh profile companies and boards have lobbied for decades for favourable tax benefits, now it's hurting the poor and could destroy capitalism altogether.11 Jul 05:03 AM
BDBDInvestmentPengxin NZ Farm Group CEO resignsAndy Macleod, the chief executive of the Chinese-owned Pengxin New Zealand Farm Group, has resigned.10 Jul 10:15 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Life goes on whoever tops pollsCOMMENT: Politics is set to dominate headlines as the countdown begins to the big one, the US Presidential Election.10 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Can I buy my first home in Blighty?COMMENT: KiwiSaver can be accessed for buying a first home, but one of the eligibility criteria is that the house or land must be in New Zealand.09 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Expect the unexpectedCOMMENT: Potential calamities like Brexit are said to occur every eight years.08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDr Deborah Russell: Time to start talking about negative gearingCOMMENT: Just like Australia, New Zealand has rampant property prices, and our tax system allows negative gearing.07 Jul 10:05 PM
InvestmentWatch: Herne Bay mansion comes downA vandalised, abandoned $6 million-plus Auckland mansion nicknamed "Circus McGurkus" is coming down.06 Jul 09:15 PM
InvestmentAuckland property: $400k deposit pleaseUnder growing pressure to control the housing market, John Key said that the Reserve Bank should consider targeting investors with tougher lending rules.05 Jul 11:07 PM
TaxMasala mansions pulled from saleProperties linked to the Masala restaurant empire, restrained under the country's biggest ever asset seizure, have been pulled from mortgagee sale.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceKiwis leaving it too late to book travel insuranceSome travel insurance can cover you for events that occur before the trip, but not if you leave it too late.04 Jul 11:20 PM
InvestmentRoom with a view...yours for just $9mAfter a big do-up, owners of this Cheltenham Beach property are asking for 'north of $9m' for a four -bedroom home.04 Jul 07:37 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Map it, manCOMMENT: Looking for a financial plan but not sure where to begin? Try this03 Jul 09:50 PM
Personal FinanceWhat Kiwis worry about losing the mostWhat would hurt most? Losing jewellery or your smartphone?03 Jul 08:10 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseBankrupt and starting again? There are optionscomment: Since the beginning of July income caps have been removed for previous home owners wanting to withdraw savings to get back into housing market.02 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Reining in the industry cowboysCOMMENT: The Wild West is alive and well in the financial services world.01 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmAvoid 'Black Swans' with term depositsCOMMENT: Indeed nobody can foresee a Black Swan - by definition. It's a rare and unpredictable event.01 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDTaxIRD scam still generating complaintsInland Revenue says the latest telephone phishing scam is unusual because it's still generating 200 complaints a day.01 Jul 12:50 AM
InvestmentSilver Fern and Shanghai Maling agree to delay dealSilver Fern Farms and Shanghai Maling have agreed in principle to extend the deadline for their joint venture.30 Jun 11:20 PM
TaxIRD ponders UCI Holdings' bankruptcy bidIRD yet to decide if it will oppose a bid from Graeme Hart's auto parts business to have its US bankruptcy protection recognised here.30 Jun 12:35 AM
