MMental health Read More Researcher calls for more data on gambling-related suicidesDecember 29, 2025 Warning: This story contains discussion of addiction and suicide. Last month, Paul Fung’s friend took his life after…
PPersonal finance Read More Liz Weston: Nearing retirement? Time to set up some guardrails to protect yourself and your moneyDecember 27, 2025 Dear Liz: When I retired, I had a small 401(k) with about $12,000 in it. Instead of rolling…
BBusiness Read More Why home loan applicants might face an extra waitDecember 24, 2025 “If you apply now, approvals are likely to be scheduled for early 2026.” ASB said it had received…
BBusiness Read More Couple lose complaint over 5-year fixed home loan and $50k break feeDecember 22, 2025 This year, they contacted the bank to ask about breaking their fixed term. The main banks are now…
HHeadlines Read More Government gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029December 18, 2025 The remainder of the racecourse cost will be borne by $57m in co-funding from HBRI and New Zealand…
EEconomy Read More Home loan shake-up as major banks hike long-term rates, trim six-month fixesDecember 17, 2025 ASB has also lowered its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to 4.65%, which it says is “market-leading”.…
BBusiness Read More Borrowers get refunds in $15m student loan errorDecember 11, 2025 “Student loan interest calculations are complex, and some of the underlying causes relate to before the system upgrades…
BBusiness Read More Gentrack sell-off drives NZ sharemarket down – Market closeDecember 10, 2025 The bank announced late on Tuesday it would hike its two- to five-year fixed mortgage rates despite the…
EEconomy Read More IRD Covid loan defaults hit $447m as 20,000 small firms fall behindDecember 3, 2025 In addition, tens of billions of dollars’ worth of extraordinary government grants and loans, including the cashflow lending…
HHeadlines Read More Live: Labour promises loan scheme for family GPs and nurse practitionersNovember 30, 2025 A future Labour Government would offer doctors and nurse practitioners low-interest loans to set up new practices or…
EEconomy Read More Goldman Sachs warns of potential global credit crisis amid $5 trillion private lending boomOctober 18, 2025 Private credit under scrutiny Waldron added that the recent volatility and losses may indicate “stress building up at…
PPersonal finance Read More Portfolio allocation – Want to retire early with Rs 1 crore? Here’s what experts say – The Economic TimesOctober 13, 2025 Portfolio allocation – Want to retire early with Rs 1 crore? Here’s what experts say The Economic TimesRetirement planning…