Japan mulls delaying minimum wage hike
The government is considering delaying its goal of raising the country’s average minimum hourly wages to ¥1,500 (about…
How to use a testamentary trust to avoid the new 30pc super tax
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Rising funeral costs see families struggling to say goodbye
Exclusive: When Jye Campbell’s family lost him last November, along with their heart-wrenching grief they were forced to…
Pakistan’s debt hits record Rs 81.9 trillion, highest in nation’s history
The sharp increase in April was attributed to higher domestic as well as external borrowing (File photo) Pakistan’s…
How Covered Call ETFs Like XYLD and RYLD Fit a Retiree’s Income Sleeve
Retirees hunting for income have pushed covered call ETFs into the mainstream over the past few years,…
Jet fuel price drops won’t mean cheaper airfares — at least for now
The global jet fuel price has dropped after the US and Iran signed a preliminary ceasefire deal, which…
In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into debt restructuring, US ‘gatekeeper’ risk
The United States represents the primary obstacle to continuing oil-for-loan arrangements between China and Venezuela, analysts say, creating…
Shaye, 62, expects to lose her job next year. Should she retire or look for another role?
Open this photo in gallery: Shaye has a registered retirement savings plan valued at $350,000 and a tax-free…
Olive growers excited as consumer demand rises, industry looks to expand
Third-generation olive producer Leon Bettio says the industry has never looked in better shape. The 44-year-old, who manages…
10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in June 2026
One of the most enduring economic issues facing African nations is high gasoline prices, which have far-reaching…
Can the government take my KiwiSaver money? – Ask Susan
Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions‘, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of…
Beer follows wine industry’s lead with terroir-driven ales
Acclaimed winemaker Ben Radford has introduced a new and surprising line-up of sparklings at a historic vineyard in…