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The bank offering 4.39%
One smaller player has come into the market offering significantly less.
'The opportunities are not as available' - male property investors still outnumber women
Just 21.9 percent of property investments are owned by solo women, compared to 26.1 percent by solo men.
Warning low-income households 'left behind' as power companies innovate
It may be a tough winter for some, and the better off may be getting the better deals, advocates say
Banks swamped as home owners rush to refix
Borrowers are taking an extra interest in their mortages as rates fall.
How much you need to earn to buy a house in NZ's cheapest region
The situation is "scary" for first-home buyers anywhere, advisors say, but some places are easier than other.
The tax perk you might have forgotten about
Consultation on the tax settings for charities should ask more questions about the donation tax credit, an expert says.
Should banks cut into their profits to give lower interest rates?
The Reserve Bank governor has suggested banks use some of their margins to lower mortgage, but is there really room for that?
BNZ joins home loans rates cuts
Another day, another bank cutting home loan rates. Audio
Here's how you can get free electricity
Customers looking for a better deal on their power bills have a growing number of options, including everything from free weekends to cheaper hot water.
New Zealanders flock to low, no alcohol options
But why do some cost the same as the full-strength options?
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.