If a retailer or service provider goes bust, you might have a chance of getting your money back if you paid with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

NZ's highest earners have paid less tax overall since 2001 tax changes that raised the top personal income tax rate.

Two experts say Auckland house prices could hit a median of $1 million within the next 10 years - double the current average.

Offshore investors are unlikely to take much interest in the partial SOE sales, says the head of Tower Investments, Sam Stubbs.