Comedian weighs in on the property debate: "Being Chinese in New Zealand always puts you on the back foot."

Juwai.com has surveyed users and found 36 per cent of people spoken to bought property in New Zealand for investment.

...and why Labour is swinging at wrong political football, writes David Chaplin.

The Government's submission to the "Re:think" tax white paper process under way in Australia highlights the lack of mutual recognition of imputation credits as the most significant barrier....

Chinese newspaper accuses Labour of racism over property market data.

What happens when an employer unintentionally misses making KiwiSaver deductions or employer contributions?

Rejection of hardship withdrawal applications and problems with first-home buying generate many complaints to watchdogs, writes Diana Clement.

One reader thinks he's cracked it through by topping up monthly KiwiSaver losses and at lower prices.

Share markets around the world have been buffeted of late by the Greek debt crisis and fears of a slow-down in China.

Interest rate swaps sold to a North Island motel operator were unsuitable for it and "one-way traffic for the benefit" of Westpac, says a witness in a $3 million lawsuit.

A respected economist has analysed a few secrets of the world's richest billionaires.

Buyer bids late to bag $810,000 Glen Innes home - but an expert says the strategy rarely works.

Claims that Hanover's directors and promoters misled investors in prospectuses and advertising between December 2007 and July 2008 will not now be tested in court.

Personal finance and investing columnist Brent Sheather on the retail financial advisory sector not delivering on its promises.

Afraid of stuffing up at that all-important auction for a house? Here's how to win.

Machines are taking over most aspects of finance with the pace of change only likely to accelerate.

Under current rules there are no specific size requirements for non-permanent accommodation - including 9sqm apartments.

Most people are good at looking after their money on a day to day basis but make poorer decisions when it comes to future planning and choosing financial products, an expert says.

A reader asks: Shouldn't a solicitor have funds for reimbursing a KiwiSaver fund if a contract is cancelled after a non-refundable deposit has been paid?

What should be done with KiwiSaver pots once they're free to be dipped into at 65? This issue is rapidly creeping up on KiwiSavers and the Govt, writes Bernard Hickey.

Women's gifting circles and promises of rich returns are raising concerns for some people about their legality, writes Mary Holm.

As an investor I cut my teeth on small, under-researched listed companies where I hoped to have a competitive advantage.

Personal finance columnist David Chaplin on the NZX purchasing the investment administration business known as Apteryx.

The Greek Government is playing a dangerous game of chicken with the European creditors they owe a lot of money to.

Mark Lister on the Greece financial crisis and putting it all in perspective.

Savers are being urged to lock in term deposit rates before they fall further with rates expected to be cut again this year.

Cold calling for new insurance customers - or just churning? David Chaplin investigates. Cold-calling is a legitimate, if irritating, sales technique. And insurance, as everyone knows, is sold, not bought.

Entry-level housing is now considered affordable in every region except Auckland, where the price has jumped by 38.2 per cent in the past two years.

Shopping on a tablet? You may feel like your finds are already yours – even before you buy them.