BusinessRetirees struggle to cover rising billsWellington rates have jumped 47% in three years, the study shows.21 Oct 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over shareholders' motives Agria and Elders used their combined 56% stake to oust the board leaders.16 Oct 06:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Smail: Will housing and infrastructure keep pace with our aging population?OPINION: New Zealand must build today for the ageing population of tomorrow. 13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCare home took intimate photos of elderly resident after claims of sexual assaultA man was prohibited from visiting the woman while an investigation took place.13 Oct 01:00 AM
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
BusinessThe 20-somethings receiving NZ SuperNZ Super pays $787.58 a fortnight, far more than Jobseeker Support.07 Oct 11:12 PM
New Zealand$50,000, $1m, or more... How much do you need to retire? New framework reveals calculations With a first-home withdrawal, retirement income could fall to just 60%.21 Sep 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRyman abandons plans for largest Christchurch project, site for saleThis was to be the company's biggest project in the city where it was originally founded.14 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLeonard Hong: Securing NZ's prosperity with savingsAround 20% of New Zealanders have no KiwiSaver account or savings at all.13 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged carePure Food Co partners with Eat to bring meals into Kiwi homesThe Pure Food Co already supplies every NZ public hospital with its meals.11 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'We weren't drinking alcohol' - Christchurch retirement village resident'We should be able to live our lives peacefully, doing what we enjoy,' says Jean Sparrow.08 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Hearn: Employers should have to make KiwiSaver contributions to over-65sOPINION: Older workers should receive the same benefits as younger colleagues.06 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Who is covered in the new depositor compensation schemeOPINION: There hasn't been much coverage of the new scheme, which took effect on July 1.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No need' to change KiwiSaver, says Willis: Workers over 65 miss employer contributionWestpac says the Government should consider making the practice compulsory.02 Sep 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRetirement village residents fail in complaint over alcohol dispute Group of residents displayed boastful attitude while violating a zero-alcohol policy.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: 'Safe harbour in a storm' – key performers buoy NZ sharemarketDelegat Group rallied 39c to $4.05 despite a 14% profit decline.29 Aug 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBig revaluations spur Metlifecare to 25% net profit riseDespite housing downturn, company sales remain strong: 332 new units, care suites built.28 Aug 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ stocks end firmer after mixed reporting season A2 Milk and Hallenstein led gains in the NZ sharemarket. 28 Aug 06:25 AM
Business$8.6b giant Summerset makes record half-year salesSales in this year's first half were the highest the company had recorded in a half-year.27 Aug 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Earnings rollercoaster as Channel shines, Restaurant Brands strugglesChannel Infrastructure had another good day, climbing 0.89% to $2.26.27 Aug 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAyrburn to get 1 million+ visitors in 2026 financial year: Winton Land forecastsShareholders will get no dividend; the board decided to 'maintain financial discipline'.27 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessRetirement at risk: The major savings gap emerging between self-employed and employees'Today's inaction could become tomorrow's fiscal burden.'25 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: The case for higher-risk funds in retirementOPINION: Are Kiwis too cautious too soon with their investment plans?25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsHow Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heightsNgāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.24 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to plan for retiring overseasOPINION: Health insurance is crucial when retiring overseas, especially in Thailand.23 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How offset mortgages can help families save bigOPINION: People can reduce interest by subtracting savings from mortgage balances.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew retirement village hospital, rest home to open at Clevedon villagePremium care suites are for sale at the new building from $295,000 to $580,000.18 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
Property'Game-changer': Queenstown mayor on $500m build-to-rent plansCompany has never left Auckland before but now it plans vast Frankton housing scheme.13 Aug 05:42 PM
New ZealandBarbie Cassidy hopes for a new champion for her woollen dog bedsBarbie Cassidy has made woollen dog beds for almost 35 years. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Pure nosiness’: Nurse accesses health records of 226 people, including babies and the dead'I have lost trust in her, and to an extent in the nursing profession.'06 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: The dire state of Auckland CBD real estate A close look at 12 sites around the CBD gives an insight into the state of the market.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Reform overdue': Push for fairer retirement village dispute systemThe proposed system would minimise legal representation in disputes.29 Jul 02:00 AM