New ZealandMore Wellington buildings to be demolishedEarthquake damage at a retirement village has forced the company to demolish an entire block of 40 units.24 Nov 01:18 AM
BDBDAged careArvida doubles first-half profitArvida Group says it's on track to deliver a strong annual result after it more than doubled first-half profit.23 Nov 12:52 AM
Aged careGovernment avoiding super discussionThe Government is "burying their heads in the sand" when it comes to New Zealand's superannuation.22 Nov 08:29 PM
BDBDAged careMigration discourages high-value investmentAuckland is falling off the pace in its natural tendency to produce disproportionately more economic output than the rest of the country.22 Nov 12:04 AM
Aged careHundreds oppose Ryman in DevonportThe Ryman village is planned for the ex-Navy Wakakura site in Devonport.18 Nov 12:07 AM
OpinionCarmel FisherAct the way you feel, not your ageCOMMENT: The emotional aspect of retirement is important when considering retirement savings, Carmel Fisher writes.17 Nov 11:34 PM
Aged careElderly evacuated after earthquakeNew Zealand's biggest retirement business evacuated 41 elderly residents from one of its Wellington villages after the earthquake.17 Nov 10:45 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: KiwiSaver is a long-term investmentWhat made that lemon especially bitter was telling the very satisfied teller that I was doing it so that the children could view their KiwiSaver balances online.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Aged careRetired kiwis experience worst inflationNew figures reveal the group of New Zealanders who have felt the cost of living increase the most.08 Nov 12:00 AM
Aged careSelwyn lauded for robotic baby sealsA New Zealand aged care trust has been lauded for its use of a robotic fur seal 'colony' that helps dementia patients.26 Oct 07:51 PM
Aged care'Age for superannuation needs to be raised'The age for superannuation needs to be raised and people should have to live longer in the country, the Retirement Commissioner says.21 Oct 11:57 PM
New ZealandCrack! Lightning strike direct hit 'frightening'A frightening direct lightning strike at a Mosgiel retirement village yesterday ''caused havoc with the electrics'' and frightened residents and staff.19 Oct 09:10 PM
Aged careGot a spare $2.3m? Buy a coastal wineryThe long-time owners of Sailfish Cove, who are looking at retirement, are selling up the 12ha property where they first planted grapes back in 1995.19 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Elderly don't 'sit in a corner and dribble'Hamiltonian Dorris Ratcliffe is 98 years old but has the lifestyle of a woman much younger. She says keeping busy and volunteering makes her life worthwhile.14 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandA man's (rest) home is his castleDralloc Castle in Turakina Beach Rd is both a dream and a future business for Maggie and Larry Collard. The two storey castle is 13 Oct 09:00 AM
Aged careMinister qualifies super affordabilityThe cost of superannuation would rise from 5 per cent of GDP to 7 per cent of GDP by 2045, Commerce Minister Paul Goldsmith said.12 Oct 10:22 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Am I any different to Trump?COMMENT: All political parties are determined to give me a benefit I don't need, what's the point of refusing?07 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionCarmel FisherCarmel Fisher: Retire to a resortCOMMENT: Before my first visit to a retirement village, I had preconceived ideas about 'an old person' home'.07 Oct 12:17 AM
BDBDAged careRetirement villages take on more debtInvestors need to consider the increasing debt being taken on by some retirement village operators, according to a report.06 Oct 01:17 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: You're never too old to take a puntCOMMENT: Secure income is all very well, but retiree wants some fun too.01 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: New help for the lonely elderlyNew phone line offers help for elderly immigrants and those who live alone.Watch29 Sep 09:03 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Financial crash looming?Join Tristram Clayton as he talks with Business Reporter Christopher Adams about a potential financial crash for New Zealand.Watch29 Sep 08:51 PM
New ZealandKiwis 'drowning' in housing debt - LabourNew data shows nearly 90 per cent of all personal debt in New Zealand is tied up in property.29 Sep 02:37 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyHickey: Age and wage disparity so unfairCOMMENT: New Zealand has changed an awful lot over the past 30 years. Mostly for the good, but not for everyone.24 Sep 04:00 PM
Aged careDiana Clement: The trick to a happy retirementCOMMENT: Before spending, think: will your nest egg last once you stop working?23 Sep 05:00 PM
Aged careWhy women are putting off retirementMore women are working at ages when their mothers and grandmothers were long retired.19 Sep 04:55 AM
New ZealandRebooting regions in Auckland's shadowAs all the jobs and big-smoke buzz centres on Auckland, the regions are trying to find a way to carry on, writes Russell Blackstock.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Can elderly save the regions?Sociologist Paul Spoonley argues in it that some regions of declining population and business should accept fate and adopt strategies of "smart decline".17 Sep 05:00 PM
Aged careGiant Devonport retirement plans unveiledRevealed: Ryman's Devonport retirement village plans15 Sep 11:35 PM
Aged careMetlifecare opens big new Auckland villageRetirement village operator Metlifecare's latest big operation has opened on Auckland's North Shore.15 Sep 09:15 PM
Aged careYoung take dim view of the future of NZ superMost young people expect New Zealand Superannuation will be means-tested and the age of entitlement lifted by the time they retire.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Aged careYour money questions answeredFinancial adviser Hannah McQueen answered your money questions in a live chat.08 Sep 11:55 PM
Aged careMany KiwiSavers unaware of fees and returnsNew research shows many Kiwis don't know how much they are paying for KiwiSaver or what returns they are getting.08 Sep 10:00 PM
Aged careResearch reveals harsh reality of retirementMore than half of over 50 year olds expect their standard of living to drop when they hit retirement, a survey has revealed.08 Sep 03:19 AM
