Bumper kākāpō breeding season expected
The summer season is expected to bring a record number of kākāpō chicks, according to conservation scientists. The…
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals: ‘Worried where I will be in two weeks’
The sharp increase in hardship withdrawals has concerned the KiwiSaver sector in recent years. Photo: RNZ A woman…
Adjustment to single pension rate may be prompting women to borrow against homes
Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to get more cash flow in retirement. Photo:…
37 former Lake Alice patients receive individual compensation payments of up to $600,000
The total band of compensation payments spanned $160,000 to $600,000. Photo: Supplied Thirty-seven former Lake Alice child and…
What now for home loan rates?
How much further can we expect home loan rates to fall? Photo: RNZ The official cash rate might…
What now for home loan rates?
How much further can we expect home loan rates to fall? Photo: RNZ The official cash rate might…
Many households likely turning to debt to pay for this year’s presents
The busy shopping period over the Christmas holidays could prove to be a stressful time for many households.…
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins labels raising superannuation age ‘unfair’
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said raising the superannuation age would be “unfair” on some workers. Photo: NZ Herald/Jason…
Denmark compensates four over vision loss linked to Ozempic, Wegovy
More than 40 people in Denmark have sought reimbursement after they said they had developed a serious eye…
Why a higher KiwiSaver balance could cost you at retirement
the Retirement Commissioner says retirees need to be allowed to have more money in their KiwiSaver accounts and…
Film, documentary maker Costa Botes dies after nearly a decade with cancer
Prolific documentary and filmmaker Costa Botes. Photo: Supplied Prolific documentary and filmmaker Costa Botes – who found fame…
Rule change helps improve access to KiwiSaver after death
Most people’s largest solely-owned asset is usually their KiwiSaver. Photo: NZ Herald/Mike Scott A rule change should make…