PremiumPremiumAged care$1b developer can build 422-unit Riverhead retirement projectObjections from Crown, territorial agencies to big project mainly resolved by agreement.02 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandWoken up at 4am: Rest home complaints reveal staff shortages, residents left soiled“Staff shortages across the sector have impacted care outcomes."31 Mar 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careWānaka developer insolvent, $440k owed to IRDIRD appears on a statement of affairs, owed $448,000 as a preferential creditor.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetirement: Third of Gen Xers plan to retire at 65, survey findsAccording to a report people thinking about life after 65 quite differently.24 Mar 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, councilCouncil submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.21 Mar 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRemuera retirement village block demolition: Residents push back on hospital planSome residents don't like the idea of having to live through any site development.20 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldProtests erupt in France over Macron's pension movePresident Macron invoked special constitutional power to skirt vote in parliament.17 Mar 08:13 PM
WorldMacron pushes French pension age reform through, bypassing parliamentPresident invoked special power to raise pension age from 62 to 64, but pushback likely.16 Mar 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAged carePower List: The top NZ retirement village owner operatorsSix businesses own 47% of villages and 63% of units: we name the giants of the sector.16 Mar 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCost of living support: A fix or a band-aid?The increases as part of the package would come into effect on April 1.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement village giant unveils $335m expansion at two NZ sitesPurchases allow the business with 36 existing villages to develop two more new ones.14 Mar 09:19 PM
New Zealand'We're still in shock': Retired couple's life-changing Lotto winThe woman was on the edge of her seat as each number began to line up on their ticket.13 Mar 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careTen 'unfair' retirement village practices: Govt review under wayPractices a focus of Government review announced in December, due out this September.10 Mar 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeskRyman retail bookbuild clears at 25c premiumThe retirement village operator has raised $902 million.09 Mar 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Chuffed': Elderly in need win tiny homes in Rotorua ballotThe three tiny homes will be installed on their Ngongotahā section in June.09 Mar 05:03 PM
WorldHuge protests in France over higher pension ageEmmanuel Macron’s showcase legislation is under debate in the French Senate this week.07 Mar 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care$200m plans: Fletcher Residential's vision for 306 new Auckland homesOverseas Investment Office consent was needed by Fletcher Residential.07 Mar 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Real challenge to make ends meet': How financial pressures are forcing workers to delay retirementWelcome to Unretirement: More workers plan on staying in the workforce for longer.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReaders' views: Democracy will fail if left to rely on one person, one voteOur readers have their say.28 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandFinancial hardship a big issue faced by elderly, says Minister for SeniorsAge Concern said the rising cost of living is a major issue for local elderly people.28 Feb 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Terrifying': Pensioner describes harsh reality of living in a car for two yearsRental boss: 'I don’t know how some of them can afford to pay the rent.'27 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careEvacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."24 Feb 04:13 AM
Aged careCyclone Gabrielle: 6 Summerset villages lost power, communications"Ran essential services on generator power, fully supplied with food and medication."23 Feb 08:44 PM
Aged careMetlifecare pushes up revenue 32% after rising sales, feesTotal sales rose 12 per cent, despite challenges in the housing market.21 Feb 11:02 PM
Aged careWinton Land nearly doubles revenueShare value halved: Listed two years ago at $3.88, now trading at just $1.90.21 Feb 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Conned' on his final day after nearly 28 years as a JudgeJudge retires after more than 21 years on the bench.20 Feb 05:51 PM
New ZealandElderly man injured by neighbour who thought he was breaking into his homeThe 78-year-old needed surgery after his leg was broken at the hip.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Five reasons you should review your KiwiSaverSleepwalking is never good when it comes to finances.21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFrance's Macron to proceed with retirement age reform, despite protestsUnder Macron's changes, the nominal retirement age would rise from 62 to 64.19 Jan 05:49 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Relationship breakdown between shareholders': Resthome might be sold"Hope of selling it as a going concern" - BDO.11 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman slices Australian plans in half to gain approval for $344m villageScheme for 217 apartments now scaled back to 104 units.10 Jan 02:00 AM
Aged careSummerset sales up 18pc but buyers take longer to sell houses in falling marketCompany has not been immune to the falling housing market.09 Jan 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careAfter seven-year struggle, $317m Ryman plans approvedRollercoaster ride for $317m estate continues, but project opponents already grumbling.08 Jan 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement village law under spotlight for potential reformProbe comes following widespread calls for change in the sector.22 Dec 02:03 AM