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The Auckland apartment that lost $1m
Big losses have been recorded this year, and it's usually all down to the vendor's circumstances, commentators say.
What should your KiwiSaver balance be at your age?
The retirement savings scheme has become a key part of many Kiwis' financial lives since its launch. Here's what other people have saved.
Five things to know about the first annual grocery report
Prices are high, competition is tricky - and what's Bin Inn got to do with anything?
Median house value falls $30k from February
It's a second downturn, not a soft patch, Corelogic says
Are things looking up for retailers at last?
Things were bad in August, but not quite as bad as July.
Investors upset as cosmetics company Kester Black put into administration
Cosmetics firm bought by Otago founder's husband but shareholders say they've been shortchanged.
Kainga Ora takes action over unpaid tenant rent
In one of dozens of cases being taken to the Tenancy Tribunal, a Wellington woman owed $34,440 in rent arrears.
Businesses 'can't hang on'
As liquidation numbers soar, some just can't carry on, Retail NZ says.
Olive oil up 84%, eggs up 80% - The aftermath of the food price spike
Inflation has settled, but prices aren't back where they were.
How many borrowers have 'fix regret'?
Anyone who took to heart the Reserve Bank's indication it was considering another rate increase could have been left frustrated.
Gilmours freezes prices to help struggling businesses
Grocery, chilled and frozen, and liquor products have all had their prices frozen - but there is no such move planned to help households.
How far have interest rates really fallen?
August has been the month of cuts. Here's how they've stacked up.
Why are more adults living with their parents?
The number of households with adult children has grown by more than 100,000 since 2004. Here's why. Audio
Ask Susan: Can a solo mum buy a house?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Cafe suffers 'worst sales day ever' as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say the crunch is worse than during Covid, making it "near impossible" to turn a profit.
Who are the winners (and losers) of supermarket member pricing?
Are member prices the best deals? And are non-members paying more?
Have we hit 'peak bad' for the economy?
How can businesses be feeling so positive? Commentators say it may be because things just can't get worse.
What do New Zealand's influencers really earn?
New data shows they're not Tiktoking their way to riches.
'Higher income' doesn't mean much - financial coach
Higher-income families would usually qualify for less government support and the support available for those with only one child cut out at relatively low income levels, a financial coach says.
'Mum and Dad' property investors dipping toes back in: Corelogic
Interest rates will soon get to the level where it makes more sense, research firm says.
Is housing market rebound waiting to happen?
As one investor says buyers are waiting in the wings, our biggest bank says more rapid pick-up is possible.
The KiwiSaver fund that's returned nearly 400%
These are the funds that have given investors the best returns over time.