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'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawals
Northlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.
Government tops up $75 a week flagship tax promise, now reaches ‘thousands’ more
Willis said thousands more will get hundreds of dollars from the scheme.
The Ex-Files: How to access KiwiSaver funds after separation
OPINION: I can't afford to pay out my ex-partner – what can I do?
Editorial: Should consumer watchdogs act on shrinkflation?
OPINION: Downsizing by stealth is legal but should it be?
Builder's close-call amid depression crisis in construction
Builders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock
Matthew Hooton: If superannuation can’t be cut, wage subsidies must be
Opinion: Nicola Willis has few options for big savings next year, but there are some.
'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts
The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.
How much a smaller Govt contribution to KiwiSaver could cost you by retirement
Simplicity's Shamubeel Eaqub runs the numbers.
Hayden Wilson: Budget 2025 - A pass mark, with reservations
Opinion: Budget's bold tax move could spur business investment.
Opinion: Budget changes undermine KiwiSaver's core purpose
OPINION: About 40% of KiwiSaver members aren’t actively contributing to their accounts.
Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget
OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.
Fran O’Sullivan: Nicola Willis' Budget is pragmatic, ruthless but also generous
OPINION: Many will understand the end game but find the means unacceptable.
Mary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?
OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.
Matthew Hooton: Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knew
OPINION: Gross debt is projected to increase by $73b, reaching $283b by 2029.
Govt chooses $6.6b tax relief policy for businesses over corporate tax cut
Accountants say it could have achieved the same thing with a more targeted approach.
Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive
Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.
Pay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21b
The pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.
How first-home buyers are moving ahead in a challenging market
Many buyers are getting into their first homes with much smaller deposits.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Five things to watch in today's 'Reality Bites Budget'
Will Nicola Willis be able to cut spending and spur growth?
Toby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblown
OPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.
‘Hanging on till ’26′: Record 400+ queries as businesses seek restructuring advice
More businesses than ever are seeking help with restructuring amid rising unemployment.
Marama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greed
OPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.
Two private equity firms reportedly circling Spark
Some analysts say the stock is oversold.
Who's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?
One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.
Opinion: Economic forecasting is notoriously difficult, but global uncertainty is making it harder
OPINION: This year’s Budget will be one of the tightest in a decade.
Ryan Bridge: I hereby request a pay equity claim for NZ v Aus
OPINION: Greens' budget fails to address NZ-Australia wage gap.
The Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrums
OPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.