Ask Susan: Is it really worth getting a second job?
Money Editor Susan Edmunds answers your questions about tax, student loans, mortgages and KiwiSaver.
'I lost half-a-million trading online – it's no different to gambling'
One former online trader says many people convince themselves they are 'investing' but they're risking it all.
How much would you pay for a cruisy Christmas meal?
Meal kit companies pitch their Christmas products as time- and money-savers, but does the convenience really come at a reasonable price?
Households grapple with soaring insurance costs
Wellington retiree Jonathan Buck has decided that the possibility of his house burning down, taking all his possessions with it, is a chance he’ll have to take.
Court increases fine to $195,000 in puzzle toy prosecution
The Commerce Commission argued the original penalty was 'manifestly inadequate' and the High Court agreed.
A plane fuelled by fat and sugar has crossed the Atlantic Ocean
The Virgin Atlantic flight used only sustainable aviation fuel in a flight from London to New York.
'One Year 9 girl got a tattoo': Parents fume at prestigious Auckland school
Parents are threatening legal action against Epsom Girls after a simmering dispute about conditions, fees and a secret report.
The mystery of the K road restaurant
Two weeks ago, a mysterious letter appeared on the doors, followed by an email and a phone call, leading patrons to ask: what the heck is going on?
Construction starts at Marlborough Inland Port
An extra 5000m² of warehouse space for storage and packing should make it easier for wine to be exported via Nelson.
Championing local ownership in NZ banking
SPONSORED: SBS Bank, named 'Mutual of the Year,' recognising its commitment to its customers and the community.
Waiheke family selling multi-million-dollar winery after tough times
“In winemaking, if you want to make a small fortune, you had better start with a large fortune."
Elon Musk tells boycotting advertisers to 'go f... yourself'
In a profanity-laced outburst, Elon Musk has slammed advertisers that have left X, warning they will kill the social media platform.
Buying a gift card this Christmas? Here's why you should read the fine print
Not all retailers have made Consumer NZ's gift card nice list.
Here's how your suburb's housing market might be faring
The downturn and recovery have hit different parts of New Zealand in different ways.
How to survive the silly season without destroying your bank account
Harriet Biddulph has budgeted to spend significantly less on Christmas presents this year.
Championing local ownership in NZ banking
SPONSORED: SBS Bank, named 'Mutual of the Year,' recognising its commitment to its customers and the community.
NZ interest rates need to stay high, tax cuts may drive inflation - OECD
The group suggests New Zealand can expect only "modest" growth in the next couple of years.
How embracing the vlog could boost your business
OPINION: Think video blogging is just for influencers? Think again.
Astin Parore, 20, with six-figure art business: 'Don't underestimate young people'
Started during the first Covid lockdown, he has now brought on his mum Sally Ridge as creative director to help find more artists.
Five couples 'accidentally' bought a classic country pub
Five Taranaki couples have put their beer money where their mouth is and bought the tiny rural pub they often joked about taking over.
Bold journey of bouquets
Tuatapere's Nathalie Pahl has gone from gardening one patch to supplying flowers in Southland through her business, Blooming Boulders.
Medical Assurance Society to pay $2.1 million penalty for misleading customers
The Financial Markets Authority said more than 16,000 customers were overcharged or underpaid due to 'fundamental flaws' in business systems.
NZ’s sustainability heroes
The 2023 Sustainable Business Awards showcase NZ’s top sustainability achievements.
New company offers unlimited leave and sick leave
Liam O'Neill loves games, and also loves to see his employees happy. That is why they are offering unlimited leave and sick leave.
Connecting with tomorrow’s workforce
SPONSORED: With businesses across Aotearoa contemplating a tight labour market, many are looking ahead for ways to future-proof their business.
Here's how your suburb's housing market might be faring
The downturn and recovery have hit different parts of New Zealand in different ways.
Almost 20,000 borrowers behind on home loans – with number still growing
And more pain is to come, the Reserve Bank is warning.
Remote village in battle with absentee owner
Waipori Falls Village - a settlement of 33 homes - is now caught in a legal stoush over unpaid levies, interest and fees by one owner.
Public sector job cuts weighing on Wellington house prices, ANZ says
But inflation's 'dirty little secret' has helped avoid blood on the floor.
Sluggish Black Friday continues retail's struggles
OPINION: It's becoming clear that people are now buying less than they were in 2022 as prices continue to rise.
Top 10 songs that tell the story of 2023 in music
OPINION: I don’t know about you, but I found 2023 even harder than last year.
What my marathon effort can teach you about personal finance
OPINION: I realised I wasn’t going to hit my target using a DIY approach so I either needed to do something about it or withdraw.
Ask Susan: What happens to KiwiSaver if I leave New Zealand?
If I leave New Zealand what happens with my KiwiSaver? I have an opportunity to consider in Europe.
How to adapt your vegetable garden to El Nino and the coming heat
Saving water in containers, continual mulching and creating shade are going to become the norm for gardeners in the future.
How do I grow mushrooms at home?
Growing your own unique, native mushrooms is easier than you think - and a great project for kids during the summer holidays.
Day off the farm helps with cyclone recovery
Dozens of farmers got free fencing material, a feed and conversation at a Cyclone Gabrielle recovery event held in Dannevirke.
Probe tech data to help farmers marble meat better
Alliance Group is to deploy probes to measure the marbling in beef and intramuscular fat in lamb to improve consistency of meat quality.
A plane fuelled by fat and sugar has crossed the Atlantic Ocean
The Virgin Atlantic flight used only sustainable aviation fuel in a flight from London to New York.
Iconic brands fail Auckland Zoo app test for sustainable palm oil
Auckland Zoo's new shopping app gives some iconic Kiwi brands the thumbs down. But companies say it's being too harsh.
Fonterra pledges to make milk production 30% greener by 2030
New Zealand's biggest emitter wants farmers to use less fertiliser, plant trees and introduce new tech. But there’s no commitment to reward those that do, yet.
Milk sheds are quietly leaking a greenhouse gas you probably haven’t heard of
Many farms' most powerful greenhouse gas comes from a milk-chilling machine, not a cow. But new cost-saving tech could fix that.
Elon Musk tells boycotting advertisers to 'go f... yourself'
In a profanity-laced outburst, Elon Musk has slammed advertisers that have left X, warning they will kill the social media platform.
What happened at OpenAI? The Sam Altman saga, explained
Over the course of a dramatic five days for the booming artificial intelligence industry, the prominent AI leader Sam Altman was ousted from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.
Why this short 37-minute A380 flight is a big milestone
For the first time ever, an A380 has taken off using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
It's boom times for startups trying to electrify aviation
Just as electric cars have started to revolutionise driving, a growing group of startups are now looking to electrify air transport.
Ask Susan: Is it really worth getting a second job?
'I lost half-a-million trading online – it's no different to gambling'
Fewer high-end lifestyle blocks selling in Te Tauihu
More cash in cannabis than tobacco with billions up for grabs, advocates say
How much would you pay for a cruisy Christmas meal?
A plane fuelled by fat and sugar has crossed the Atlantic Ocean
Households grapple with soaring insurance costs
'One Year 9 girl got a tattoo': Parents fume at prestigious Auckland school
The mystery of the K road restaurant
Construction starts at Marlborough Inland Port
Court increases fine to $195,000 in puzzle toy prosecution
Championing local ownership in NZ banking
Waiheke family selling multi-million-dollar winery after tough times
How to adapt your vegetable garden to El Nino and the coming heat
Elon Musk tells boycotting advertisers to 'go f... yourself'