OpinionBrent Sheather: Investment regrets and ironiesCouncils and Government have a poor record when it comes to selling shares, says Brent Sheather.18 Aug 09:23 PM
Tax'Netflix tax' step in right directionThe government has announced plans to start collecting tax on online services including music, movies and e-books.18 Aug 12:29 AM
OpinionLong life is a gift (or how to collect your mortality credits)One Christmas, when I was still a boy, we tagged along with my mother to her shift at the nursing home. As I recall, only three people died that day.17 Aug 09:30 PM
Personal Finance'Rewards can be less than impressive'A new study says the glitz and glamour some credit card reward schemes promise is often unrealistic.17 Aug 04:13 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Hardship withdrawals limitedQ: My wife and I are on a medical benefit and applied for a hardship withdrawal from my KiwiSaver. I have to wait another 13 weeks before applying again.15 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Enjoy your nest egg while you canTying up money in a property investment could be more hassle than it's worth for a recently retired couple still young enough to splash out on themselves.14 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementWhen do budget cuts become too extreme?Using drier lint instead of cotton swabs, home dentistry and free range guinea pigs. When does extreme budgeting go too far?14 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Why India will blossom into globe's next growth engineNew Zealand's challenge is to boost exports to this rapidly urbanising nation, writes Brian Gaynor.14 Aug 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverResponsible investment on the riseKiwis are pouring more money into investments which take into account environmental, social and governance factors, including their retirement savings through KiwiSaver.13 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMark Lister: High share prices reflection of successA company's share price doesn't tell us anything about whether it's expensive or cheap and, if anything, it should be taken as a sign of a strong track record of performance, writes Mark Lister.12 Aug 09:37 PM
OpinionInside Money: Plus and minus signs in KiwiSaver this yearThere are some obvious takeaways from the latest Inland Revenue Department (IRD) annual KiwiSaver statistics.12 Aug 09:24 PM
BDBDInvestmentTreading water won't do - Reynolds bossReynolds Group Holdings packaging business and UCI Holdings are under pressure to cut and sustain lower operating costs after recent asset sales that reduced debt.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Property tax reform - Aussies make case against the negativeThe Australian government launched a parliamentary inquiry into home ownership in May, hoping to get to the bottom of its alleged housing affordability problem, writes David Chaplin.10 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: No bucks for your bangerThe rules around KiwiSaver withdrawals are there to ensure the money chipped in by taxpayers is put to good use and ensures Kiwis benefit in retirement.08 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to win the credit card gameWinners pay off their debt in full each month, so they never pay any interest. If you're not in a position to do that, please - stop using your card.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Money's not always the best helping handGiving cash may make the situation worse by feeding the underlying problem, says a Tough Love supporter.07 Aug 05:00 PM
InvestmentLuxury penthouse goes up for tenderOne of Auckland's most upmarket new apartments hits the market tomorrow, although it is not yet built.06 Aug 05:00 PM
InvestmentRegional leaders reject Key's claimRegional leaders say they want foreign investment, but not in their houses, despite claims by Prime Minister John Key to the contrary.06 Aug 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceWills gain new life in digital ageWhere there's a will there's a way, but for many New Zealanders, a will is something that gets put off for another day.06 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Buying off the planetPersonal finance columnist David Chaplin takes you through a day in life on.... Pluto.05 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: The truth about hedgingWhy do local fund managers embrace hedging so vigorously? Personal finance and investing columnist Brent Sheather explains.04 Aug 09:30 PM
TaxBusinessman's fight against $470m tax bill dismissedJustices John Wild, Ellen French and Helen Winkelmann delivered their decision to dismiss the appeal, saying it was an "abuse" of the court process.04 Aug 09:03 AM
Personal FinanceWhat the super-rich really think of NZThey love the lifestyle and making money isn't their main reason for arriving. But super-rich migrants complain about NZ's cost of living, bad weather and slow pace.04 Aug 04:30 AM
OpinionBella Katz: GST thresholds no deterrent to online shoppingChanging the GST threshold of overseas online goods won't deter Bella Katz. Here's why.03 Aug 10:40 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: You can't take it all with youIs an overseas Kiwi student entitled to the Govt tax credit of $521.43 each year if making a minimum voluntary contribution of $1,042.86?01 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Top 6 life insurance mistakes Kiwis makeDiana Clement looks at the six biggest life insurance mistakes that Kiwis make.31 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxOnline tax ripples could affect KiwisOnline shoppers will be paying more for goods overseas if New Zealand follows moves by Australia to slash the GST threshold to raise tax money and protect local retailers.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceHow high will house prices go?Despite constantly forging new records, property buyers expect house prices will continue to increase.30 Jul 11:30 PM
OpinionLance Jenkins: KiwiSaver should spread net privatelyMichael Cullen, the architect of KiwiSaver, wrote at the time of its launch in 2007 "that KiwiSaver would help us own more of our New Zealand businesses and that it would produce deeper capital....29 Jul 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Landlord tax belies PM's housing claimFigures showing bank loans to investors outnumbering first-home buyers by three to one are hard evidence of what has undoubtedly been happening for a long time.29 Jul 05:00 PM
