New ZealandNational's KiwiSaver plan could add millions to balances - but there's a catchEmployers could dodge the increase by moving employees to total remuneration packages.23 Nov 10:08 PM
PremiumTaxTreasury: It's a matter of 'when, not if' taxes need to riseA better balance between taxing labour and capital income needs to be struck.21 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to choose between paying off debt and investingOPINION: Your partner shouldn't be investing in cryptocurrency with his property deposit.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Asset recycling - a good call, but no cash cow20 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionJoseph Boden: Roadside drug testing rollout set to begin despite scientific doubts17 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Is the brain drain keeping unemployment down?11 Nov 05:00 PM
EconomyLuxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assets10 Nov 06:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Labour’s targeted CGT could prove a politically smart moveOPINION: A poll earlier this year showed 43% backed some form of capital gains tax.09 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Government needs a new plan for jobsOPINION: Economist Craig Renney warns rising youth unemployment risks 'economic scarring'.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'We aren't going to grow our way out': Treasury urges asset sales as it sounds alarm over Govt finances Agency says the Government could better manage its $571 billion portfolio of assets.07 Nov 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘The worst is behind’ – Why economists see signs of turning point despite ugly job statsANALYSIS: Economists say the latest labour market data won't worry the Reserve Bank.05 Nov 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUnemployment expected to hit an eight-year highThe Household Labour Force Survey will show a new jobless rate as well as wage growth.02 Nov 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Negative returns ahead? How to make your money work harderMarkets expect another 0.25% OCR cut later this month, squeezing savers further.02 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Capital gains tax is a case of right policy, wrong rationaleOPINION: Why Labour shouldn't be thinking up new ways of spending money.29 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Labour's Future Fund has KiwiBuild vibesLabour’s new Future Fund echoes the hurried launch of KiwiBuild in 2012.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Media and marketingVideo game industry incentives: Hipkins one-ups RetiThe sector is heading for $1b in revenue by 2027 but firms still fear a loss of talent.22 Oct 12:44 AM
BusinessRetirees struggle to cover rising billsWellington rates have jumped 47% in three years, the study shows.21 Oct 08:55 PM
New ZealandPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
KiwiSaver'There is mood for change': NZ urged to rethink pensions and KiwiSaverNew Zealand’s pension system ranked 17th globally in Mercer’s 2024 index.15 Oct 03:41 AM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: When cash is no longer KingSavers may be rethinking term deposits as rate cuts reshape returns.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
PoliticsGovt expected to save nearly $2.5 billion with KiwiSaver changesSavings are forecasted through to the 2028/29 financial year.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Does renting make more financial sense?OPINION: Selling up and renting can free cash but means giving up home security. 11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsGovt’s Chorus investment could be worth more than $1.2b Nicola Willis says selling the telco stake could unlock capital for new projects.10 Oct 03:16 AM
EconomyNicola Willis says Chorus sales money could go towards funding hospitals and schoolsWillis said Chorus move does not amount to asset sales, insists economy is improving.10 Oct 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Dalton: NZers' health is getting worse and it's costing us billionsLife expectancy has stalled for the first time in six decades.09 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow low the OCR will go: Experts on rates, economy and what to know about your mortgageThe Reserve Bank today delivered a 50 basis point cut to the Official Cash Rate.08 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandFewer rules, more weight for local economic benefitA new test makes 10% of contract decisions depend on NZ economic gains.08 Oct 07:33 PM
BusinessThe 20-somethings receiving NZ SuperNZ Super pays $787.58 a fortnight, far more than Jobseeker Support.07 Oct 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMortgage wars: Why we could soon see a sub 4% rate Since January there has been a spike in people drawing down short-term loans.06 Oct 04:00 PM
