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Austrian billionaire cleared to buy 800ha of NZ land for $8m
Wolfgang Leitner now has consent to purchase 1289ha of land, some classified as sensitive.
Real estate bosses rubbing their hands together over house price rebound
Ray White has recorded a record amount of sales as the property market heats up.
KiwiSaver shake-up: What the Govt's new rules mean for your nest-egg
The default 'conservative' KiwiSaver option will be swapped to a 'balanced' fund.
Government blacklists fossil fuels for KiwiSaver funds
About 690,000 people have default KiwiSaver funds that will not invest in fossil fuels.
Diana Clement: Is this Uber Eats trick costing you money?
Buying on Uber Eats three times a day is going to be expensive.
The $9.2b iwi empire: How eight wealthiest iwi did in latest year
Returns on assets less than half NZX50.
Restaurant boss jailed for tax evasion and money laundering
Investigations found widespread, systemic tax evasion by those at the Masala group.
Takapuna penthouse with sky-high pool sells for $9m
Penthouse with the nation's highest lap pool has been snapped up for a near record price.
Yabba dabba do: Fred Flintstone house sells for cut price
New Zealand's ugliest house has found a buyer for close to half its council valuation.
Auckland house price boom: Small, unremarkable unit sells for $1.4m
Even owning a small apartment is now enough to turn Aucklanders into millionaires.
Tenants win $4000 for mice-infested hovel with holes in the wall
Rental owner Wendy Huang slapped with fines for intentionally breaking the law.
Continuous Disclosure: Decoding the results jargon and Masfen ups stake in Metroglass
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'One of largest house sales this year': Dukes sell Remuera estate
Two titles, two houses, double entrances - features of Duke mansion.
KiwiSaver provider to compensate hacking victims but won't admit liability
KiwiSaver provider Generate is to reimburse replacement ID costs for hacked customers.
How to use bonds as a safe place for your money
Bonds are usually one of the safest investments, except for when they're not.
Financial secrecy index: How corporate giants avoid NZ tax
New Zealand's ethical standing is not that impressive, writes Oxfam's Joanna Spratt.
Whitney Haring-Smith: US changes to foreign investments impact on NZ
Comment: The US fast-tracked new foreign investment exceptions for some, but not NZ.
Airbnb hosts face IRD crackdown: Why Airbnb backs bed taxes, data-sharing
Online accommodation market meets mayors to push for nationwide regulation.
Expert: 'Trail of failure' in KiwiSaver hack
Around 26,000 Generate KiwiSaver members have had their personal details stolen.
KiwiSaver hack was 'sophisticated and malicious'
Cyber security experts say hack serves as wake-up call to KiwiSaver providers.
What experts say about SkyCity's 'messy' result
How do expert analysts see SkyCity's future fortunes?
Beleaguered US giant WeWork coming to NZ
American giant WeWork debuts here with Queen St offices.
The common insurance mistake NZers are making
The valuables you need to insure may not be what you think.
Govt focus shifts from financial regulation to literacy: Faafoi
Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi wants to shift attention to financial literacy.
NZ faces international scrutiny over money laundering as expert warns of gaps
Banks, financial advisers, lawyers and real estate agents are in now but some gaps remain.
Steve Baron: Councils are leaking billions of dollars on fixed interest loans
Comment: Given councils have done so poorly, one wonders why they are paying for advice.
Diana Clement: How to make every dollar count
What is the best use of a single buck over your lifetime?
Mary Holm: Stop penny pinching and hit the road
71-year-old retirees are well-placed to relax and enjoy pleasures like travel.
The tax realities of making a side hustle work
Getting more money coming in is great, but only if you stay on the tax man's good side.
Average price for Auckland property hit $950,000 in December
Auckland property prices have continued to climb.