New ZealandHouse prices in 2025: What can we expect from the market?Interest rates, inflation, migration - the experts gaze into their crystal balls.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Jarvie: Retirement – is it for all of us, or only some of us?With the right support, older employees bring experience and economic value.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating financesIain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds. 26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Significant milestone for many Kiwis': Oceania Healthcare CEO Suzanne DvorakThe workforce is predominantly female which is reflected in the company's leadership.25 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat a Boomer thinks about untaxed capital gains – Mary HolmOur columnist on the big Super debate and the letters that were kind – and not so kind.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandA way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facilityCall for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.19 Dec 11:07 PM
BusinessWinton Land 'pauses' $750m Wynyard plans, offers buyers refundsHow many people had paid deposits was not stated but pre-sales said to be 'strong'.19 Dec 02:53 AM
Business'It's concerning': Retirees skip doctors' visits as costs climbHigh living costs force retirees to cut social events, skip medical care.17 Dec 11:38 PM
New Zealand'King of the world': Former POW, NZ's oldest man celebrates 108th birthdayThe 108-year-old attributes his longevity to never smoking or drinking.14 Dec 09:25 PM
BusinessBusting the '$1 million-to-retire' mythRetirement costs may be lower than expected; actuaries reveal spending trends.13 Dec 07:21 PM
EntertainmentJim Carrey reveals why he came out of retirement'I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly.'13 Dec 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How do you find a good financial adviser?OPINION: There two ways to get help – through either a mentor or an adviser.06 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRobert Pattinson says he could 'genuinely be retiring'The star kick-started his career at the age of 17.05 Dec 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSold: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's Hillary block at Belmont to SummersetThe deal is different from the hapū's arrangement with Ryman Healthcare.04 Dec 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetirement village dispute: Race, gender prejudice cited, residents lostFight over weekly fees charged by the operator had morphed into something else: decision02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur property investment project is failing - why can’t we use our KiwiSaver?'We stand to lose a huge amount of money if we have to sell the property.'29 Nov 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Will helping out an older friend affect my pension?OPINION: Most of the answers to a prospective carer's questions are pretty good news.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetirement village vacancies rise: Ryman's chairman Dean Hamilton explainsOpening three new hospital buildings in Auckland and Hastings pushed up vacancies.28 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessRyman result: Australasian business has 1156 empty retirement homesA new phenomenon: increasing vacancies being declared in our retirement villages.27 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBuyers shun retirement village luxury: 69% unsold despite chauffeur, executive chefWhat does new Australian-born CEO Suzanne Dvorak have to say about the lack of sales?27 Nov 01:30 AM
BusinessKiwiSaver provider suggests saving no less than $1 million for retirementA ball park suggestion for retirement is save about 30% to 50% of your house value.26 Nov 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOceania Healthcare records $17.1m interim loss, sells propertiesFirm selling older rest homes to put money into more upmarket villages, fancy care suites.21 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandDidn't leave home for three years: Loneliness 'at epidemic levels' among pensioners in NZLoneliness among New Zealand's seniors is reaching epidemic levels, Age Concern says.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShould over 65s get free parking? Petition presented to Hastings councilHastings council to consider free parking for Super Gold cardholders after one man's push.20 Nov 09:09 PM
BusinessOne Kiwisaver scheme returns more than 100% in a yearMorningstar's most recent survey of KiwiSaver shows the highest-performing fund. 17 Nov 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRethinking retirement - why playing it too safe could cost you: Nick StewartOPINION: For a healthy 65-year-old Kiwi, living into their 90s is increasingly probable.15 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Paying higher KiwiSaver fees doesn’t guarantee better returnsOPINION: It's not like buying a car, coat or a catamaran.15 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldWatch: CCTV shows search for 95yo before she was fatally tasered by NSW policeThe officer is facing trial after pleading not guilty to manslaughter.13 Nov 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Market is crap' - house builder Classic Group drops staff numbers by 90'We used to build 300 houses a year but we’re down to 70, 80, maybe 100.' - Cooney12 Nov 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Later-life luxury': $6m for Auckland retirement village penthouse'Retirement village market has segmented into wealthy, mid-scale and budget' - Wilkinson10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessParnell transformation: Before and after $17m Pearson House upgradeRabbit warren-like building has had a massive makeover: photos show scale of change.05 Nov 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: SkyCity's forest panels illuminated; Mormon temple opening; Metlifecare in RemueraA tower of this size would be a big ask.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: How to avoid being poor in retirementOPINION: Be clever about what’s right at your life stage, says Darcy Ungaro.28 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It's ageist': Workers angry that employers stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65Find out which Kiwi companies pay the KiwiSaver contribution to workers aged 65 and over.27 Oct 01:00 AM