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Are you being ghosted by a potential employer? Why almost half of Kiwis think they are
'It's easy for people to become a bit of a number,' an employment expert says.
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The biggest financial mistakes you’re making at each stage of life
Some actions - or inactions - could end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars.
Borrowing for basics: Kiwis turning to debt to cover cost of living
Fuel costs, groceries, rates mean people “don’t have a lot of wiggle room”: Kiwibank boss.
'Getting behind it': How World Cup fever is boosting Kiwi hospo
"This couldn’t come at a better time for us," says hospitality boss.
Refixing soon? The mistake in always chasing the cheapest home loan rate
Home owners will be closely watching next week's Official Cash Rate decision.
Employment confidence hits record low amid Middle East conflict
The loss of confidence was shared across all survey measures and the worst in 20 years.
More Kiwis raiding KiwiSaver in March as fuel, cost-of-living pressures hit households
Financial mentors are seeing a 'rush of demand' from those seeking financial help.
Business owners warn of potential price hikes for customers as fuel costs bite
The Middle East conflict continues to impact fuel pricing and supply.
IRD's pursuit of Auckland-based global gym franchisee results in liquidation
Inland Revenue continues to ramp up its debt enforcement work.
Consumer confidence deteriorates as Middle East conflict rages on
ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index drops to 17-month low.
KiwiSaver changes: Pay haircut v better retirement? What you need to know
Changes to KiwiSaver mean your take-home pay will likely drop from next month.
Cutting the cord? When your children should be financially independent
A financial expert says the goal is capability, not a deadline.
Why love won't save you from a bad money plan
Three steps to setting out money goals this Valentine's Day.
Worried about your KiwiSaver going down? Here's what you shouldn't do
Long-term investors shouldn't view market fallbacks as something to fear.
Christmas debt spiral: 12,000 more Kiwis in debt in final two months of 2025
Kiwis urged to stay alert to financial stress.
Creditors lose $2.3m in liquidation of plant-based ice cream company
Inland Revenue, staff and unsecured creditors miss out on millions of dollars.
Could a four-day week fix burnout at work? Experts say we should try it
Burnout and high levels of mental stress are entrenched in New Zealand's workforce.
How to dodge a debt hangover from Christmas and back-to-school bills
The season of festive joy and relaxation can also come with financial stress for many.
Three workplace trends for 2026
Flexibility is now a baseline expectation, an employment expert says.
Why rising consumer confidence isn’t all it seems
Consumer confidence is now at its highest level in more than four years.
Consumer confidence lifts to highest level in 2025
The number of people who expect economic conditions to improve is its highest since 2021.
Parents, schools face headache ahead of Term 1 after uniform provider collapses
Schools have been left scrambling after a uniform supplier went into liquidation.
Last of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?
There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.
Inside Wet & Forget's new retail strategy: Six stores to close as expansion looms
Wet & Forget's new owners position the business for future growth.
Jobs to go at Wet & Forget? New owners undertake consultation process
The iconic Kiwi company was sold in April last year in a reported nine-figure deal.
Mortgage arrears drop to near two-year low on back of OCR cuts
Latest Centrix data shows OCR cuts are underpinning improving credit trends.
Nearly half of Kiwi workers aren’t fully disconnecting from work when on holiday - study
Workers who failed to disconnect while on leave were twice as likely to suffer burnout.
The pay rise Kiwis would leave their job for
Is changing jobs the most effective way to get a pay rise amid stagnating wages?
Inside the Kiwi Gen Z job crunch: ‘I was applying to at least 10 jobs a day’
An employment expert says attitude is not the problem among younger workers.
'Desperation out there': Fraud and double-dipping as KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals spike
A record number of Kiwis are dipping into their KiwiSaver amid cost-of-living pressures.
GrabOne owes creditors $16.5m, including voucher holders
Customers, businesses, staff and Inland Revenue are among those left out of pocket.
Sidart owes former owner almost $1m after going into liquidation
The award-winning restaurant closed its doors last week.