The New Zealand dollar has risen to its highest level against the greenback since it floated in March 1985 on improving risk sentiment and talk of Asian funds' interest in assets such as government bonds.

Invercargill police are appealing for information after several buildings in the central city, including the court house, had concrete thrown through their windows on Friday night.

More than half of New Zealand's $168.2b of mortgages are now on floating rates, says the Reserve Bank.

New housing statistics have identified increasing numbers of Auckland suburbs that are out of reach for first-time buyers, with childless big-earners the most likely to be able to buy now.

I haven't seen any research on the reasons why people are choosing to take some time off KiwiSaving but I reckon the answers would be obvious.