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Unlocking KiwiSaver: Why 500,000 Kiwis will now be able to join
A handful of law changes which take effect on July 1.
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Editorial: Diligence needed over KiwiSaver 'sin stocks'
We say: Our apparent diffidence and double standards with dubious stocks is exposed.
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The house deposit is arguably the hardest part about becoming a home owner.
More than $4 billion of KiwiSaver money invested in weapons, sin stocks
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Lotto winner forced to split $43m with ex
They were long separated but he was still ordered to hand over half his winnings.
IRD 'morally wrong' for not paying $42m tax back, says financial adviser
When the tax department takes but does not give back.
'Your landlord can't force you to pay for carpet cleaning'
Landlords must expect to have to do some cleaning between tenancies,Tribunal rules.
Cannasouth CEO defends IPO price as stock slides on debut
Cannasouth CEO Mark Lucas has defended the company's IPO issue price.
Kiwis overpay $42m - and they won't get it back
Nearly one million Kiwis have overpaid tax on their investments.
Costly surprise found beneath Alexandra Park development
Voids in the rock up to 4m high by 2m wide had to be filled.
Bid to stop manipulation of brightline tax
Capital gains made by habitual renovators are more likely to be taxed under new measure.
How a bankrupt development turned into a billion-dollar success story
A visionary family took a risk with The Lakes and it has paid off.
City of Sales: Inside look at Auckland's property investors
With the boom years over, property investors gather to learn how to get rich in a downturn
Mary Holm: Should empty nesters invest in shares or property?
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Would you live here? Garage renos aimed at vulnerable tenants
Garage conversions add value to a house sale, but have been described as "exploitation".
Economist: Housing market to take off again next year
Westpac economists are picking that the housing market will bounce sharply next year.
KiwiBuild grilled over questionable mortgage marketing
Is KiwiBuild encouraging people to take on too much debt?
Commission double dip: Real estate agents pinged
The agents arranged two separate commissions on a single sale.
IRD says it will take action to stop KiwiSaver over-taxing
The Government was warned about the over-taxing of KiwiSaver members last year.
Why we insure our cars but not our income
Kiwis insure their cars and homes but not their income.
Massive interest in lifestyle block that comes with sports car
"The buyers we have are very keen to seal the deal so one of them can go for a drive."
Is Wellington's insurance market broken?
Insurance body says Wellington market is cheaper than other quake-risk cities overseas.
Vroom with a view: Lifestyle block comes with McLaren supercar
It's a house sale with a powerful, supercharged orange twist.
Danish seed group cleared to buy $413m NZ seeds business
Details of 12 Overseas Investment Office decisions are out.
Brian Rudman: Deal of century could burn ratepayers
COMMENT: Secrecy shrouds sale of ex-council HQ.
The 'massive issue with very lazy KiwiSaver managers'
KiwiSaver providers are divided over the value of investing directly into NZ inc.
Morgan Stanley sees recession within a year if trade war gets any worse
Investors may be underestimating the full risk to the global economy from a trade war.
Loan shark scare: Young couples debt spirals to $100k
A lender gave a couple a loan - despite knowing they had already defaulted 22 times.
Diana Clement: Do you need a crash course in budgeting?
COMMENT: Studying a little about money and personal finance can go a long way.