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Auckland house price rises lag behind NZ
REINZ data for May showed Auckland growth well behind NZ figures.
Auckland apartments hit new record
People looking for cheap places might be disappointed as apartment sales hit new high.
At $64b, charity coffers are running over
Employing 200,000 people and taking $2.7b in annual donations, charities are big business.
Why your car insurance is set to soar
More cars on the road, and more claims, mean your premiums will be rising.
Really, why did I buy this gizmo?
OPINION: We are throwing our money away on white elephants that we never use.
Officials fear $140m charity tax rort
Charities Service raises concern Swiss connections poses risk to tax and charity systems.
Commercial property stocks better bet than houses
Commercial property stocks a better bet than Auckland houses, broker says.
Boost your karma while protecting your wallet
There's a smarter way to donate to charity, that can stretch your dollars further.
Diana Clement: Good, bad and ugly debt
COMMENT: Debt consolidation loans can be a life saver or a fast track to bankruptcy.
Ultra-rich hide mega-bucks overseas
The ultra-rich are hiding way more money overseas than anyone realised.
Dire warning: '70% chance of recession'
Start stockpiling cash, says a top investment firm.
NPT annual profit falls 63 per cent
NPT, the listed property investor, posted a 63 per cent drop in annual profit.
Building consents fall short again
Building consents fell for the second month in a row although Easter played a part
Investore's debut profit beats forecast
Net profit was $28.5 million, from $11.5 million forecast in its prospectus.
McLaren garage to become apartments
The former garage where Bruce McLaren spent his early years will become six apartments.
Confidence in financial markets at high
The regulator is concerned people in KiwiSaver have lower confidence than other investors.
Sydneysiders cashing in on the GC
It started with an agonising real estate mistake and ended in paradise.
Off-grid log home cuts power bills
An off-the-grid South Island 'log cabin' has low energy bills.
Units sold in tallest tower block
Pre-sales of yet-to-be-built Pacific units at $100m-plus.
Why our kids need to be better at money
Hannah McQueen wants to give future generations a good start with money.
Family look to leave NZ despite tax cut
An average Auckland family says the Budget's tax tweaks do nothing to help them get ahead.
Double whammy for insured home-owners
Insured home-owners are facing a double whammy on their premiums this year.
Govt targets offshore tax loopholes
The government expects to raise at least $250m from closing foreign tax loopholes.