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Inland Revenue data shows early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit a new monthly high of over $255 million in November

Inland Revenue data shows early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit a new monthly high of over $255 million in November

'Do we really think we are currently growing at the same pace as China and three times that of Australia?': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP result delivered 'more noise than signal', encourages scepticism

'Do we really think we are currently growing at the same pace as China and three times that of Australia?': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP result delivered 'more noise than signal', encourages scepticism

For most New Zealanders, a 5% KiwiSaver contribution rate would help them reach an 'adequate' retirement income but there’s no one-size-fits-all, retirement expert says

For most New Zealanders, a 5% KiwiSaver contribution rate would help them reach an 'adequate' retirement income but there’s no one-size-fits-all, retirement expert says

Both Westpac and Kiwibank economists have quickly called for the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month in reaction to the 0.9% drop in GDP; ASB joins in on the call too

Both Westpac and Kiwibank economists have quickly called for the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month in reaction to the 0.9% drop in GDP; ASB joins in on the call too

There's 'almost no incentive for individuals to have money locked up until they're 65' in NZ, KiwiSaver provider says

There's 'almost no incentive for individuals to have money locked up until they're 65' in NZ, KiwiSaver provider says

While NZ gives a lot of thought to putting money into our retirement income system, we don’t help people when it comes to taking it out, expert panel says

While NZ gives a lot of thought to putting money into our retirement income system, we don’t help people when it comes to taking it out, expert panel says

Labour and National can only reduce the toxic influence of their electoral competitors by rejecting their extremism, writes Chris Trotter

Labour and National can only reduce the toxic influence of their electoral competitors by rejecting their extremism, writes Chris Trotter

The Coalition Government has an opportunity to design a conservative tax reform package reducing the need for more radical reforms, Dan Brunskill says

The Coalition Government has an opportunity to design a conservative tax reform package reducing the need for more radical reforms, Dan Brunskill says

Labour-aligned Council of Trade Unions claims National policy proposals would require cuts to public services to balance out the impact of its promised tax cuts

Labour-aligned Council of Trade Unions claims National policy proposals would require cuts to public services to balance out the impact of its promised tax cuts

Robertson says he is not standing for leadership; Labour has announced the general election will be October 14; Ardern says she 'no longer has that extra bit in the tank' to do the PM job justice

Robertson says he is not standing for leadership; Labour has announced the general election will be October 14; Ardern says she 'no longer has that extra bit in the tank' to do the PM job justice

Economists worry government faces 'tough gig' supporting the economy and plugging the infrastructure deficit without exacerbating inflation

Economists worry government faces 'tough gig' supporting the economy and plugging the infrastructure deficit without exacerbating inflation

Scientists warn of risks, while politicians raise concerns around the Government's plan to loosen restrictions in Auckland

Scientists warn of risks, while politicians raise concerns around the Government's plan to loosen restrictions in Auckland

Delta sees Government empowered to spend billions more than what was budgeted for this year; Too early to say how much of the new contingency will be used and whether more debt will be required

Delta sees Government empowered to spend billions more than what was budgeted for this year; Too early to say how much of the new contingency will be used and whether more debt will be required

Government payments to businesses total $1.26 billion since the start of this lockdown, as the Wage Subsidy supports 28% of those in paid work

Government payments to businesses total $1.26 billion since the start of this lockdown, as the Wage Subsidy supports 28% of those in paid work

A summary of political parties' border policies - who gets priority, who pays, and how much risk does NZ take on?

A summary of political parties' border policies - who gets priority, who pays, and how much risk does NZ take on?