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Big Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launching
Will scheme change the way people manage their money?

'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmers
Federated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.

Treasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says
'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'

Northland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changes
Public consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.

Māori Millionaire: Kahukura Boynton plans to make her first million by 25
Māori Millionaire shows that small habits can lead to big change.

Final big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cut
Westpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.

Lender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan community
The woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees.

Auckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scam
The South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.

Rates burden shifts: Muriwai's unexpected valuation surge
About 80 of Muriwai's 700 homes were bought out by the council.

Auckland’s most expensive mansion now worth $73m - jumps almost $15m in latest CVs
See the top 10 most expensive Auckland homes in latest property valuations.

Auckland’s long-awaited new property valuations released
Aucklanders can find out their home's new CV from today.

Fletcher begins marathon court case against subbies over SkyCity convention centre fire
Fletcher alleges the fire was caused by the subcontractors, who are in turn defending.

New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale
WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.

Another major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZ
But it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.

Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.

Public in the dark over Adrian Orr's resignation, as RBNZ delays information release
Assistant governors hired by Orr depart amid the Reserve Bank's restructuring.

Middle-aged stress: Financial hardships rise despite mortgage relief
Those between 35 and 49 are experiencing the highest rate of financial hardships.

Nick Stewart: What if you die with a big KiwiSaver balance?
OPINION: How to spare your family pain in accessing the funds at a time of suffering.

What will an OCR change mean for you? Liam Dann talks to Herald NOW
Herald Business editor at large Liam Dann previews this afternoon's OCR announcement. Video / Herald NOW

Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed
Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.

'Who has an extra $480?': Sky customer caught in billing blunder
Sky says the error was caught on Friday and the transactions were quickly cancelled.