OpinionBryan Gould: With John Key the buck stops somewhere elseCOMMENT: It is amazing how often a Prime Minister who totally dominates his government seems to have been left out of the loop when crucial issues are decided, writes Bryan Gould.04 May 10:33 PM
OpinionMarianne Elliott: Public anxious to see Govt action on tax dodgingCOMMENT: The time has come for the New Zealand Government to take similar action to close the profit-shifting loopholes that these corporations are exploiting in our country.04 May 09:31 PM
KiwiSaverCall for KiwiSaver education campaignKiwiSaver has not made New Zealanders any more financially literate, says new research.04 May 07:10 PM
Personal FinanceZoltan's boat plea gets no callersAn Aucklander who came up with a creative solution to skyrocketing house prices has been so far unsuccessful in search for a financial backer to fund the dream.04 May 05:30 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: May this force be with youHappy Star Wars Day! The power of compound interest is undeniable, but it certainly has its dark side.03 May 07:34 PM
TaxIRD serious about review: LabourTax officials formally scheduled a review of NZ's foreign trusts regime a month before the PM's lawyer began lobbying, the Labour Party says.03 May 05:00 PM
InvestmentInvestors may be forced to sell $6m farmTwo Argentine investors could be forced to sell a $6 million New Zealand farm if they are found to have misled the Overseas Investment Office.03 May 05:59 AM
Tax$52.5m sent offshore, just $59k tax paidThe New Zealand branch of the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer sent tens of millions offshore while paying virtually no tax.03 May 01:50 AM
OpinionWhy active investment management comes up shortWe all know that indexing is cheaper than active management, in which a fund manager selects specific assets for investment, Barry Ritholtz writes.03 May 01:25 AM
Personal FinanceNewlyweds in the dark over moneyFor all the promises exchanged at the altar, parties rarely commit to telling new spouses what's going on in their bank accounts.02 May 09:40 PM
OpinionTom HartmannComparison, thief of joySo much of what we say about money shows how we think about it, and of course how we think about it influences how we act with it.01 May 09:50 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Land tax is long overdueCOMMENT: Now that the Prime Minister has let the land tax genie out of the bottle we should all have a good close look to see which version suits us best.30 Apr 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver: Hooks in super shift across the ditchThe rules changed for moving superannuation savings between Australia and New Zealand nearly three years ago.30 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Wealthy people often mind the penniesCOMMENT: It's too easy to get judgmental about how others spend their money - although I suppose it's fair enough if they complain about their inability to save.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Keeping up with your inner snob will cost youCOMMENT: It doesn't pay to be a snob. Literally. Many people think they "need" the latest labels, whether or not they can afford them.29 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxOptions to dampen housing demandPM John Key this week proposed a new tax on offshore purchases. Could the Government be doing more?26 Apr 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverHow to improve KiwiSaver? Industry gives ideasDespite high take-up - around 2.61 million people are in KiwiSaver - about 40pc do not contribute to it on a regular basis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDTaxJury still out on impact of foreign property buyersWe need data on the activity and influence of foreign property investors before committing to the risks and costs associated with a selective land tax, says Bob Buckle.26 Apr 01:20 AM
KiwiSaverOlder Kiwis keeping cash in KiwiSaverInterest rates are low at the bank - so more Kiwis plan to leave their money in KiwiSaver when they turn 65.25 Apr 11:10 PM
KiwiSaverWho's better with money, men or women?New Zealand women prefer their saving accounts, while men hit the credit card harder.24 Apr 08:50 PM
OpinionJim Rose: Envy is the biggest gain from public tax returnsCOMMENT: The Panama Papers have renewed calls over the last few years to make all tax returns public. This is already so in Sweden and Norway.24 Apr 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverTears after KiwiSaver shockA young couple who were told they would qualify for an $8000 govt grant to help buy first home are in shock after finding out they can only get half that.23 Apr 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwis are flightless but KiwiSaver isn'tNew Zealand KiwiSaver providers will happily take funds transferred from Australian super accounts but it's a different story with Australian providers.23 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Children's expensive gadgets worth protectingCOMMENT: Have you heard the one about the child who smashed her iPhone to get the latest model? This happened in my circle of friends and is problematic for many reasons.22 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Sharemarkets soar, rates plungeCOMMENT: Further interest rate cuts would continue to make equities and residential property attractive for some investors, particularly on a short-term basis.22 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Smartshares a good bet for small sumsCOMMENT: The last thing I want to do is put people off investing in shares. If done wisely shares can be an excellent investment.22 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxMasala owners fight police property freeze27 properties - some worth nearly $3m owned by those linked to the Masala restaurant chain will stay frozen.20 Apr 12:20 AM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Robots, financial advice and the law of unintended consequencesCOMMENT: The law of unintended consequences postulates that the actions of people and especially of governments.19 Apr 09:25 PM
