Fewer orchards staying in families as syndicate ownership picked as a growing trend.

They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.

'Nothing worse than being blindsided by your partner with a large bill.'

'The fear that AI could control the government is understandable.'

Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'

The firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.

Animal rescue reports big rise in pet surrender applications and dumping at shelters.

When is a credit check for a job acceptable, and how can you improve bad credit?

Meat and wool farmers: 'There’s a feeling now that this is about as bad as it can get.'

Meet the employers who can't get workers despite the recession.

Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.

'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.

The New Zealand Motor Home Association's CEO is urging them not to make too big a leap.

'I think the market's bottomed out and it is consolidating now.'

The influence of 'wealth' on the property market is one suspected reason for high prices.

'A truth that nobody is willing to talk about or don’t have the guts to deal with.'

After two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop

House for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.

Recruiters' top tips for overcoming age discrimination in the employment process.

Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.

'Finance is difficult to obtain, I have had quite a few property sales fall over.'

Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

Some pensioners struggling to 'buy a bottle of milk'.

'A killer': Highly leveraged landlords forced out of rental market.

Meet the Kiwis who have defied the odds and own their homes.

'Usually we would be booked out weeks in advance.'

Kiwis are cashing in on job opportunities over the ditch.

'My daughter and I will be couch surfing yet again.'

Tips on negotiating your salary and what to do if it ends up lower than you wanted.

Council says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.

New figures show job listings featuring salaries have risen by about a third in a year.

'Talk about it at offer – you don’t have to talk about it at application'

"Every single dollar that one can save is important."

The cost of living and crime are other turnoffs for skilled workers.

'We just have to roll with the punches and see what happens.'

The number of Kiwis returning home from Australia has jumped by 46 per cent.

'Having the right crew to work with' is key, says a 23yo woman with all-male colleagues.

More than $652 million has been paid to employers on Apprenticeship Boost.

Australia aggressively markets jobs with significant salaries and relocation packages.

'On a good day, it still tears us apart … we are on tenterhooks.'

"We find it really, really hard to find skilled, drug-free staff."

Fears mum-and-dad investors are being 'squeezed out'.

'The mental anguish is probably starting to have quite an impact on all farmers.'

The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.

Staff wanted for Rotorua export companies investing millions into equipment and expansion.

Opinion: It's a good idea to shop around for the best deal.

The Australian construction industry needs 500,000 workers in the next four years.

'No one should fear catching a winter illness because they can’t afford... heating'

9 Kiwi shoppers reveal the pluses and pitfalls of Buy Now Pay Later

Kiwis saved more than $425m by rounding up their transactions to nearest $1 or higher.

"It costs me $40 a week to live in my house."

Companies are competing head-on every day with foreign firms selling online into NZ'.

'Without question, there will be more closures.'

Opinion: You are more likely to be promoted if you have a can-do, will-do attitude.

Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.

One woman saved more than $7K in three years. Plus common money mistakes revealed.

'Unbelievably bad' kiwifruit season has the industry experiencing huge pressures.

Opinion: Kāinga Ora’s home ownership schemes deserve more taxpayer money.

Tradie living in van with his two dogs says 'brutal' rental market is hard for pet owners.

Costs were driven by increases in interest (39pc) feed (21pc) and fertiliser (28pc).

Higher wages, better job incentives and a generous super scheme are major attractions.

'Snails in my mailbox chomped their way through the thank-you note'

'We are looking for grassroots people that want to do the mahi'.

Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

State homes are being brought to Healthy Homes standards - but some are empty.

Bank cash backs of up to $25,000 and 1 per cent loans for electric cars.