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Luxury penthouse seller paid $7m, not budging on $11m asking price

It has an Auckland Council rating value of $8.1m, but the owner says $11m minimum.

American selling $8.1m Auckland penthouse

American who intends to stay in NZ selling L29 penthouse apartment.

Mary Holm: As markets fall, should you upsize your KiwiSaver contributions?

Putting 18 per cent of your pay into KiwiSaver is a big commitment — with a big payoff.

A truck shop targeting families went bust. The liquidator says associates are still at it.

The liquidator of a mobile truck shop has had challenges trying to realise its assets.

SkyCity profit down 14 per cent, convention centre progress 'slow'

SkyCity's result is out.

Half of all Auckland first-home buyers burdened with huge debts

Home buyers are taking on home loans five times greater than their yearly incomes.

'It's heartbreaking': One of Auckland's oldest villas could be bowled

Plans to bulldoze a much-loved villa has a community angry at more loss of character.

Mary Holm: Can those on minimum wage really be in KiwiSaver?

Even for a worker on the minimum wage, savings scheme is worth joining.

Foreign buyers sell off NZ homes in droves, push house prices down

Foreign buyers are selling more properties than they are buying in New Zealand.

Strong markets help bolster KiwiSaver funds to $57b

Strong markets across the board helped boost KiwiSaver funds.

Why term deposits aren't making the money they used to

Interest rates are at historic lows, but if you master them, you'll master your money.

Taxing the rich no simple equation

We say: The number of super-rich earners in NZ has soared. Do they pay fair share of tax?

NZ's largest safe deposit box supplier has 'little regard for money laundering risks': regulator

Commonwealth Vault hit with warning but says it is taking steps to comply with rules

Revealed: NZ's 350 new super-rich - and an $85m tax fight

Each high wealth individual has, or controls, wealth in excess of $50 million.

Shoebox city: Would you live in an apartment twice the size of a prison cell?

Studio apartments just 21 square metres built in Auckland despite planning rules.

Regulator considers credit card ban for online gambling

How would a ban on using credit cards affect businesses?

Milford fee income soars 20 per cent

Star Kiwisaver fund manager reaps rewards.

Ranked: 2019's most expensive property sales

2019's most expensive residential/lifestyle sale results revealed.