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…
Are pōhutukawa trees flowering early this year? A botanist explains
Pohutukawa, Mt Victoria, Wellington Photo: Robyn Jaquiery Flowering pōhutukawa trees are the sign summer is here – and…
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 164: Simulating Moon and Mars Dust
Andres Almeida (Host): Imagine you’re in a Moon lander about to touch down on the lunar surface. From…
Listen to Water From Your Eyes’ New It’s Beautiful EP
Water From Your Eyes are capping off their year of new music with a few more songs. Today,…
Home ownership at the core of the ‘Kiwi Dream’, but 85 percent ‘given up hope’ – survey
Confidence in achieving home-ownership is improving, but 57 percent still feel locked out of the market. Photo: RNZ…
Adjustment to single pension rate may be prompting women to borrow against homes
Single retired women turning to reverse mortgages Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to…
Finance Minister urges banks to slash home loan rates after latest OCR cut
Finance minister Nicola Willis said banks should pass on as much as possible. Photo: Nick Monro Finance Minister…
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…
First banks move after OCR cut
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate to its lowest level in three years. Photo: RNZ…
Best Black Friday Headphone and Audio Deals: Save on Top Brands
From high-end audio to everyday earbuds, we’ve rounded up the best deals on headphones, earbuds, and audio essentials…
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…