Retailers holding back on some rises as GST hits
Retailers are walking a tightrope between driving away customers and bearing heavier GST costs from tomorrow.
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Pay now or pay later - GST in supermarkets
The country's two supermarket giants have taken different approaches to dealing with the rise in GST, which comes into effect tomorrow.
Botherway had no operational role in Hubbard probe, says commission
Simon Botherway, accused of a conflict of interest in the Hubbard case, had no operational role in putting him into statutory management, says the Securities Commission.
Use tax cut cash to pay off debts, experts say
The average family will be about $18 a week better off from Friday - but the experts advise not to go and spend it.
More and less as the tax rules change
Most Kiwis will get more money in their pockets from Friday, when the Government's tax cuts take effect.
<i>Inside Money: </i>A message for all concerned parents
"Many mum and dad investors have lost large sums of money because of the poor investment advice they've received," blurted Simon Power.
Queenstown least affordable for homes
Auckland and Queenstown have again been confirmed as having the most unaffordable housing for locals.
$500m pulled from NZ commercial property in two years
Nearly half a billion dollars of overseas funds has left the investment property market in New Zealand since 2008, says new research.
Henderson seeks deal on paying creditors
Auckland property developer David Henderson is seeking approval for a plan to pay his creditors in a bid to avert bankruptcy.
Property: Common sales tactic backfires - research
A common tactic used to lure buyers is causing longer sales cycles and more misery for owners, new research suggests.