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How often do we have to come back if we're overseas while getting the pension? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Where houses might have given you a 1000 percent capital gain
But do you get a better return from property or shares? Audio
Labour MP calls for Destiny Church to lose charity status
Te Atatū MP Phil Twyford has written to the charities regulator asking for Brian Tamaki's church to be struck off. Audio
The 4.75% home loan rate you (probably) can't get
It appears only a few borrowers are eligible for the discounted rate.
Property investors told not to count on same capital gains in future
Investors appear to be getting more active, but it comes with a warning.
Buyer's mortgagee sale battle as woman refuses to move out
Matthew bought a house and settled a month ago - but he still can't get into the property.
Here's how much your income hasn't been keeping up with your housing costs
Almost one third of the lowest-earning households in the country spent more than 40 percent of their income on housing costs.
How falling interest rates could save you thousands
Mortgage advisers share the tips they will be giving clients on refixing their home loans.
Major banks cut interest rates after OCR drops
One property economist is warning that the extent of future retail rate cuts could be limited, despite this.
'Super widespread' misunderstanding catches out landlords
Owners renting out part of their homes thinking they are not covered by tenancy rules are falling foul of the law.
House sellers warned to be realistic despite falling interest rates
Fewer than 4000 homes sold across the country in January, but the Real Estate Institute says it was just a normal holiday slowdown and things are likely to pick up this month.
Sir Ian Taylor asks: Do you really need your pension?
Call to donate 1 percent of NZ's $20b pension superannuation bill.
Two banks cut interest rates
BNZ and TSB both made changes to interest rates on Tuesday.
'No clear justification': Higher fuel margins could limit petrol price relief
Bigger margins could dent the impact of falling oil prices on Kiwi motorists.
Tenant evicted after claim cats shot, neighbours threatened
When confronted, the tenant pulled a slug gun on a neighbour, the Tenancy Tribunal was told.
Where's the best place to Airbnb your bach?
Property investors chasing higher yields, less risk in short-term market.
Heat goes on KiwiSaver investments in fossil fuels
These are the funds with the most invested in 'worst' companies.
City councillor among those helped into homeownership
Auckland councillor Josephine Bartley is one of more than 100 people who have moved into homes of their own due to a Tamaki Regeneration Company shared ownership scheme.
Pensioners ask: Why can't I get US Social Security and NZ Super?
Pensioners who have moved from the United States say they are getting a raw deal when it comes to NZ Superannuation.
Can I get the pension if I'm convicted of a crime? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Why best-performing KiwiSaver funds might not be right for everyone
Aggressive funds can be more volatile, but should deliver more returns over time.
Why developers are offering to pay your mortgage or give you a car
It's a struggle to sell homes off the plans, so developers are sweeting the deal.
'First and last Tinder experience': Bank warns against romance scams
Kiwis lost $194.2 million in romance scams over the past year.
These were our Covid mistakes, according to economists
The government and the Reserve Bank came to a major realisation too late, experts say.
