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More than 19 million smokes were unlawfully shipped from China over four years.
'Bank of mum and dad' caught by tax trap: National MP decries brightline catch
'It has hit many Kiwis who aren't speculators' - MP Andrew Bayly.
Jarden Brief: The companies watching credit law changes closely
Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.
'Immediate effect': House prices, volumes fall in response to law change
First home buyer activity has been hit particularly hard.
Mary Holm: Mum's legacy that wasn't - a tough investment lesson from 1980
OPINION: A well-intentioned parent's 42-year investment strategy doesn't pay off.
The Kiwi who gave up her corporate job for cryptocurrency
The founder of Easy Crypto talks about its fast growth.
Chinese billionaire to give away fortune
He's one of the richest people on earth but Changpeng Zhao plans to give his fortune away.
Opinion: The buy-now, pay-later credit myth
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Summer questions: John Dakin on infrastructure, Covid and the Olympics
"Our infrastructure is poor. We have under-invested for decades."
Diana Clement: Warning - inflation is coming to steal your money
OPINION: The price of many goods and services you buy are going to rise.
Go ahead, don't be afraid to spend the kids' inheritance
Many people deprive themselves during retirement so they can leave money to children.
Kiwi property lawyer stuck in UK would pay to return
The MIQ lottery has seen Jacynta Walsh's hopes dashed.
Million dollar homes: Average NZ house price exceeds $1m
Property prices soar to record high in 2021, according to latest figures from CoreLogic.
Get out of town: Where to escape Auckland's sky-high house prices
How to achieve work-life balance and pay less for your home.
How three simple decisions could give your KiwiSaver a big boost
Making different choices can maximise your retirement nest egg.
How NFTs became a $58b market in 2021
Last year buyers spent almost as much on digital collectibles as traditional art
Diana Clement: Tips from finance experts to help you take a leap forward
Financial tips for the new year.
Money magic: Daniel Radcliffe's wealth soars by tens of millions in a year
The Harry Potter star has revealed the investments that have led to his booming wealth.
A letter to my 25-year-old self: By Brooke Roberts
Brooke Roberts co-founder and CEO of Sharesies on what she would tell her 25-year-old self
2021's top 15 property deals
Office towers, a hotel, vineyard, mall, industrial estates, lifestyle centre - all sold
'Horrendous compliance': Experts slam new IRD rules for bach owners
If the rules stand, they could create "horrendous" compliance requirements, says expert.
Summer questions: Credit chief Keith McLaughlin on planning for uncertainty
McLaughlin hopes high levels of vaccination means NZ can avoid another lockdown.
The old lessons from gold's new existential crisis
A combo of crypto and climate means industry is left trying to justify its own existence.
Summer questions: Returning to the office crucial - Commercial Bay owner
"The Olympics were fascinating, a great distraction ... seeing Lisa Carrington ..."
Weather-related insurance claims hit record $300 million
Claims have exceeded the previous record set in 2020.
Investor warns of share buying risk amid US-China tensions
Jono Griffiths said Sharesies should warn people that Chinese stocks come with some risks.
Diana Clement: Getting ready for that financial hangover
OPINION: Go on a spending diet.
Mary Holm: Facing the challenges of a landlord's life
Investing in a rental is about your personality, not just money.
$6m property scam: Duo jailed for defrauding wealthy overseas investor
The victims, moving to NZ under the investor immigration category, were conned out of $6m.
Why NZ's largest insurer wants to get even bigger
New chief executive has big growth plans for the insurer.
Govt's choice of low-fee KiwiSaver default providers questioned
Morningstar research looked at the performance of funds over the last 5, 7 and 10 years.
Tax cut pledge not exempt from review
Chris Luxon will review policies over the summer, including a promise to cut top tax rate.