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Staff "devastated and the damage is extensive".
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A part-time worker has more savings than many - but no home of her own.
Few landlords putting up rents, despite interest rate hikes costing them thousands
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Tower’s flood insurance claims surge to 4810
CEO says the company remains financially strong.
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Suncorp’s Auckland flood claims exceed 8000
CEO says flood repairs will put pressure on the building industry.
Britcoin? UK closer to launching digital currency
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Capital Gains Tax: Why it failed - and could it rise from the dead?
A CGT might be politically unpopular, but experts believe the idea still has merit.
SkyCity Adelaide: regulator action timetabling update announced
Austrac goes first, then Consumer and Business Services will decide what to do.
Cooking the Books podcast: How one NZer hit financial independence, then started giving it away
She doesn't need to work, but does so that she can donate her salary.
Jury finds Elon Musk didn’t deceive investors with 2018 Tesla tweets
The nine jurors reached a verdict after less than two hours.
Mary Holm: Early 30s and multiple funds - is this one of NZ’s shrewdest investors?
Is having lots of funds a problem? Not if they're the right funds.
Elderly man injured by neighbour who thought he was breaking into his home
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IAG forecasts margin squeeze on Auckland floods
Insurer airs concern over floods but company says its capital position remains strong.
Where the Govt's $718m for fuel tax cuts came from
Grant Robertson explains where he found the money.
Stock Takes: How big a hit will insurers take?
More than 15,000 claims have already come in from the floods.
Floods will push rents up, property investors say
Remedial work expected to impact on housing supply and demand.
Auckland floods: Insurance claims could hit nearly $1b - expect premiums to rise
And the cost of insurance could rise for some.
How Hnry raised $35m despite venture capital doldrums
Wellington firm doubling staff. New backers include Aussie sports stars.
Cooking the Books podcast: What are the best options for DIY NZ share investors in 2023?
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NZ’s tax system is under the spotlight (again). What needs to change to make it fair?
OPINION: Views on how to make the system fairer vary wildly.
Mary Holm: I bought a home a year ago but soon won’t be able to service the loan
Even when monthly payments soar, there are ways to get through this tough patch.
Property investors choosing one-year fixed mortgages
Property investors prefer to lock in a one-year fixed term over a longer option.
Consumers putting less on their credit cards but half still face hefty interest bill
Expert give tips on how to quit the debt and avoid it next year.