TaxYear's home detention for $260k scamA Bay of Plenty man has been sentenced to almost a year of home detention after he used backpackers' and other tourists' IRD numbers to file false tax returns.22 Apr 01:12 AM
OpinionCraig Lamberton: Hot property and capital gainsAmidst the debate around the effects of a capital gains tax on the Auckland property market, TV show 'Our First Home' has proven useful.22 Apr 12:50 AM
InvestmentWaiheke landowner loses zoning battleWaiheke's biggest landowner has lost a challenge over the zoning on parts of its holdings on the island's eastern tip and on a nearby island.21 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDKiwiSaverCourt of Appeal: Bankrupts' KiwiSaver off limits for creditors, Official Assignee21 Apr 02:15 AM
OpinionInside Money: Advice banks can bank on - Oz probe continuesI have heard many stories of Australian businesses built out of fees and commissions paid by clients the advisers have never seen.20 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Follow the moneyAs you pump money into your KiwiSaver with each pay, where exactly does it flow to?19 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: KiwiSaver payment options limitedBut diversification by spreading savings among different funds and providers allows investors to reduce risk.17 Apr 05:00 PM
InvestmentThis house makes $1000 a day...A three-bedroom North Shore "do-up" has earned its owner nearly $1000 a day - just shy of the salary of a High Court judge - in Auckland's red-hot property market.17 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerTen ways to beat the tax manPaying taxes is inevitable but there are ways to ensure you keep more of your money in your pocket this tax year. Tamsyn Parker talked to two tax experts to get their tips.15 Apr 09:45 PM
OpinionInside Money: When good bonds go badPersonal finance columnist David Chaplin on the court case between 12 global investors and the Portuguese 'Novo Banco'.15 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerCare with tax ensures many happy returnsKiwis no longer have to fill out a tax return every year but that doesn't mean you can sit back and do nothing.15 Apr 06:30 PM
OpinionLance Jenkins: Private equity investing offers rich returnPrivate equity investor provide more than just capital, they also support a company's management team in developing and executing growth strategies over an extended period of time, writes Lance Jenkins.15 Apr 05:00 PM
InvestmentReserve Bank to cool overheated marketThe Reserve Bank is considering options to make it harder or more expensive for residential property investors to get bank loans.15 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Fees, fairness and the rise of the robotsInvesting columnist Brent Sheather on low cost versus high cost, passive versus active models.14 Apr 09:30 PM
BDBDPersonal FinanceStrong pipeline of Kiwi and Aussie IPOs tippedKiwi investors can expect a strong pipeline of initial public offerings from New Zealand and Australian companies listing in coming months to take advantage of the rising market, says Nikko Asset....14 Apr 05:00 PM
InvestmentMore $1m homes sold in MarchFor the first time in a single month, 10 per cent of all properties sold around the country went for more than $1 million.14 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Vanilla with a hint of GFC - why fund managers taste of risk to the IMFFund managers - even the 'vanilla' vendors - could pose a risk to the global financial system, according to a new IMF report.13 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Investing to provide a retirement incomeI have been retired for one year now and am thinking of using my KiwiSaver balanced fund to provide an income.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceThe case for teaching money lessons earlyMany young people starting work or going to college are pretty clueless about handling money.13 Apr 01:30 AM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Is this $521 yours?Don’t forget to pick up your big five hundy this year in KiwiSaver.12 Apr 09:30 PM
InvestmentInvestor demand for Australia housing downNew mortgages to Australian landlords dropped the most in three years in February, signalling an easing in the speculator demand for housing that had concerned the Reserve Bank of Australia.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceCredit card offers don't add upDon't be sucked in by tempting rewards schemes when you're shopping for a credit card, says Consumer New Zealand.11 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementEarly errors can teach valuable financial lessonsAdmitting you've made a mistake can be painful. Learning from that mistake can make someone. Money gurus share mishaps from their youth for you to learn from.10 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmExchange-rate bets a zero-sum gameOur dollar may be soaring but don’t be tempted to speculate on currency. There’s a loser for every winner, writes Mary Holm.10 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Parity pooper - why transtasman dollar equality is a downerPersonal finance columnist David Chaplin says parity with the Aussie dollar is no cause for celebration.08 Apr 09:30 PM
Interest ratesDollar for dollar - for a limited time onlyFlight Centre's currency exchange business is for a limited time offering a parity deal with the Australian dollar.08 Apr 02:10 AM
TaxR&D tax plan limited impact - expertA new research and development policy allowing start-ups to cash in tax losses is not enough to significantly boost investment.07 Apr 05:00 PM
InvestmentGot a million? Auckland's for youSales prices increased almost 4 per cent since February, taking the average price of a residence in Auckland to an all-time high of $776,729.07 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: All this and no surprises - why NZ Super had to put Milford on hold06 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Women at home can still contributeMy wife and I both joined KiwiSaver. At that stage she was employed. She is no longer employed.06 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerLove and money - should you confess your spending?Why do some people hide their spending from their partners?06 Apr 12:00 AM
