Kiwi housing trends: First-home buyers relying on Bank of Mum and Dad worried about financial pressure on parents
“Parents very often are going to want to do whatever they can in order to help their kids,…
NZ sharemarket down almost 1% amid economic slowdown – Market close
The April ANZ Truckometer showed the Light Traffic Index was down 1.7% (up 2.4% for the year), and…
Who’s liable when AI gives bad financial advice? – Nadine Higgins
“They are trying to personalise their recommendations or their advice. You can talk to your money and ask…
NZ sharemarket closes at highest level in a month, up almost 1% – Market close
‘US earnings season has been so strong’ Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said markets are…
Political donations: National reports more than $6 million, Act overtakes Labour
The largest donor to National was the late Nelson philanthropist John Wares, who died in March last year.…
Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles
A fuel adjustment factor has been described as a surcharge, added on top of a base freight rate,…
Thinking of using a chatbot for medical advice? Read this first
Millions of Americans regularly use AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini as a first stop for health questions…
Woman who nearly lost home in mistaken identity case receives $1000 from stranger for legal fees
She borrowed $1735 from her family to pay for her legal fees, then sent Francis multiple requests to…
Judging the judges: Almost 3000 complaints about New Zealand courtroom conduct include bullying and bias
The complaints criticise courtroom conduct by judges at the Supreme Court, the High Court, the District Court, the…
Barry Soper says he almost quit after Duncan Garner’s ‘aggressive’ behaviour towards him on PM’s Afghanistan trip; Garner, Guyon Espiner respond – Media Insider
He details how Garner “lost his rag” with him during one incident after he asked Garner to move…
‘His lips were turning blue’: New book details Sir Mick Jagger’s near-death experience
The author wrote: “Mick was out cold. “Chess tried dragging him upright, even slapped him a couple of…
AMP survey finds low retirement confidence as few seek KiwiSaver advice
And fewer than half of 40 to 64-year-olds have retirement savings outside KiwiSaver, the survey found. Improving Kiwis’…