PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEleven most important topics before picking a builder: G.J. Gardner chief'In a challenging economy, it pays to ask a few challenging questions.'18 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeIs a ‘rich pricks’ attitude stopping NZ fixing inequality?New Zealand is a society unwilling or unable to speak candidly about wealth.17 Sep 11:10 PM
New ZealandRich: The meaning of wealth in New ZealandCommerce commissioner Andrew Bayly laments 'extraordinary attitudes to wealth' in NZ. Video / RNZWatch17 Sep 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: The tax debate that won’t go awayOPINION: Capital gains tax debate resurfaces.15 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe Murdoch succession saga reaches its ‘end game’The tycoon is attempting to wrest control of his empire away from three of his children.15 Sep 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRich or poor: Why our upbringing can influence the way we spendMoney coaches say stories from our past life can have a big influence.14 Sep 05:00 PM
InflationSweet as ... no? Chocolate set to get more expensiveThere is a warning worse may be to come.14 Sep 03:55 AM
Banking and financeThe Kiwi millionaire couple giving wealth away'The more you give, the more will come back to you,' says Ranjna Patel.13 Sep 11:11 PM
New Zealand$100,000 cancer fight: 'My 21yo was trying to get loans to keep his dad alive’Givealittle set up to help fund terminally ill Jason Hooker's cancer treatment.13 Sep 06:00 PM
Personal FinanceHow 'Briscoes Bloke' is making millions - even in a recessionRod Duke warns against high taxes driving wealth away from NZ.12 Sep 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFirst Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's WestgateConsortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.11 Sep 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWestgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in courtMark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.11 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionExplained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.10 Sep 08:00 PM
Banking and financeColossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store plannedVast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessInside Economics: The water-powered hydraulic computer built in 1949A live demonstration of the only working MONIAC in the Southern Hemisphere in the Reserve Bank Museum & Education Centre in Wellington. Video / RBNZWatch10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investorBig investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.09 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleOpinion: Feel like you’re sending money down the drain?Kate Hall shares some simple ways to cut your water use, lower your bill and more.09 Sep 04:00 AM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Financial stabilityEconomic pain has forced the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates and introduce new lending regulations. How worried is the Deputy Governor about our financial system?Watch08 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceOpinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hopingOPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.08 Sep 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverHow much should your KiwiSaver balance be, at your age?'The earlier you start, the easier it gets … it's so much easier to start saving young.'05 Sep 07:24 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand and China navigate trade ties amid concerns of foreign influenceThe Chinese Embassy denied it was a competitor or threat to New Zealand.05 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandProperty market springing back – but not in NorthlandExperts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgages: How many borrowers have ‘fix regret’?Mortgage brokers advise clients to hold off as long as possible before fixing rates.02 Sep 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to courtIssue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.02 Sep 08:33 PM
New ZealandFinancial stress and Cathedral Cove reopening | Focus Morning Bulletin September 3, 2024Young Kiwis show signs of financial resilience, East Coast iwi gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae and work gets under way to reopen Cathedral Cove.Watch02 Sep 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axedMeanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.02 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careOutgoing Treasury boss calls for capital gains tax and superannuation changesCaralee McLiesh says structural changes are required to address NZ's structural deficit.02 Sep 04:20 AM
Entertainment'Millions less': Clooney denies he and Pitt were paid staggering sum for new filmReports of the actors' hefty paydays have been shot down.01 Sep 11:10 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Fuel futureChannel Infrastructure at Northland’s Marsden Point is now an import fuel terminal. Video / Alyse WrightWatch01 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceMark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic timesOPINON: Gold has been one of the best performing assets these past two years.01 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to handle your child’s first Eftpos cardOPINION: Arming your child with their first Eftpos or debit card is a scary move.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts biteCafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.31 Aug 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomySotheby’s earnings plunge as art market catches a chillFinancial Times: Arch-rival Christie’s also suffering from slowdown in auctions.30 Aug 10:11 PM