Retirement
Call for slower implementation of superannuation changes
The Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson is worried that changes to a bill which governs NZ Superannuation requirements could be implemented too fast. She talks to Jesse about her concerns. Audio
Drug use among older adults a 'hidden epidemic'
According to the International Narcotics Control Board, which recently issued its annual report, drug use among older adults is a 'hidden epidemic'. Dr Andy Towers from the School of Health Sciences… Audio
Positive ageing in fiction and in life
Not many people get to see the full gamut of the human experience as local GPs do. From cradle to the grave they hold our hands and listen to us. It's the listening that's especially important. Sydney… Audio
Retirement village contracts unfair - Consumer review
A retirement village provider is sure residents know their rights and terms of their contract when they arrive.
A Consumer NZ review into contracts between both partners found they unfairly favour… Audio
The secret to living to well into your 90s (or older)
Dr Claudia Kawas is searching for the secrets to living a longer and healthier life. Kawas and her team have been running a major study of ageing California residents for more than two decades. She… Audio
All in the Family - 35 years helping pass on the farm
Philip Guscott specialises in farm succession planning for sheep and beef farmers. As he heads towards retirement, he shares some of the advice he's been giving for the past 35 years. Audio
All in the Family - 35 years helping pass on the farm
Philip Guscott specialises in farm succession planning for sheep and beef farmers. As he heads towards retirement, he shares some of the advice he's been giving for the past 35 years.
AudioWelcome to the elite world of investment migration
The mega-rich are using their wealth to cross borders that would normally be closed or become involved in residence-by-investment, with the end result being a "golden visa". And New Zealand is an… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm How much do you need to save for retirement?
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm discusses how you can work out what's a reasonable goal for you for your retirement savings. Audio
KiwiSaver annual statements to include projections
KiwiSaver annual statements will be arriving in the mail for members - but they'll contain a little more information this year. Audio
Calling Home: Kim Brice in Bangkok
Nelsonian Kim Brice moved to Bangkok in 2017 when he and his Thai partner Gap and their cat Milo returned to Gap's homeland so he could help his mother run their family restaurant. He's Calling Home… Audio
Report says 'no' to raising retirement age
In a relief to those of us who don't want to work past the age of 65, a review that looked into into upping the age for super has found it'd do more harm than good, and is affordable for decades to… Audio
Two thirds of people aren't saving enough to retire
New research suggests most people won't have saved enough to last them through their retirement years. Audio
Review of the Kiwisaver scheme
A review of the Kiwisaver scheme is suggesting support for those who leave the workforce temporarily to keep saving for their retirement. Audio
Top income earners could be taxed more to offset NZ Super
Top income earners aged over 65 could end up being taxed at a higher rate under a new proposal to help cut back the future cost of New Zealand Superannuation. Audio
Paying care credits to women could reduce gender pension gap
Paying credits to women while they're raising children, could be one way to make them better off financially in retirement. Audio
Should NZ's retirement age go up to 67?
Grey Power is branding the National Party's promise to raise the pension age to 67 if elected into Government as ridiculous.
It's something that former Prime Minister and National Leader John Key… Video, Audio
Reliance on Govt bail-out feeds complacency
Dependency on a government bail-out is thought to be to blame for a lack of awareness about retirement savings. Audio
Texan man has novel plan to live out his retirement - in hotels
Nearing retirement, Texan Terry Robison thinks it's going to be cheaper to live out his years at a budget American hotel. He told Lisa Owen he plans to move from city to city to stave off boredom. Video, Audio
Carl Honoré: 'Mortality gives ageing a bad name'
Now that we are living longer lives, it's time to take on the "toxic myth" that younger is always better, says Canadian writer Carl Honoré. While it's true that with age many things are lost, many… Audio