The Auckland couple are the first to win a Powerball jackpot under the new 14-ball format.
New Zealand
Friday 9:43am
Ruta and Sili Ah Ching continued to trade after their companies were struck off, with attempts by IRD to clarify the situation met with "zero co-operation and compliance.”
Crime and Justice
Wed, Oct 7
The average price of New Zealand’s most popular fuel grade has topped $3.50 a litre, with a weak Kiwi dollar adding to the pain at the pump.
Business
Mon, Oct 5
David Seymour announced at ACT's campaign launch that the policy could potentially save Kiwis hundreds of thousands of dollars across their careers.
Sun, Oct 4
Some commentators still argue it may not be as wealth-boosting as hoped.
KiwiSaver is shaping up to be a key issue of Election 26, with National, Labour, NZ First and the Opportunity party all suggesting changes to the scheme.
Life
At 60, Liz Maw has become one of New Zealand’s best-known artists, with zero plans to retire.
Sat, Oct 3
If you're in Nelson, Tasman or Marlborough, it might be among the highest in the country.
Thu, Oct 1
Research conducted by Consumer NZ showed 58% of people supported or strongly supported a ban on card payment surcharges.
Several items have nearly doubled in price, research from a major bank shows, as nearly half of New Zealanders say they feel worse off than 2016.
Mon, Sep 28
Former finance manager who helped run a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme targeting the Japanese community was jailed for six years and four months.
Fri, Sep 25
One region has jumped from an average of $2.85 to $3.31 a litre as global oil supply fears drive prices higher across the country.
All major banks lifted floating rates in the wake of the Reserve Bank lifting the official cash rate at the start of the month.
Tue, Sep 22
The national average for 91 and diesel have jumped to $3.30 and $3.04 respectively in the past 28 days.
More than 7300 TSB business customers were charged a fee they should never have paid for six years.
Mon, Sep 21
People hoping to sell who can't get a decent price or any deal at all are holding on to properties as a rental instead.
Frances Cook highlights some false beliefs around mortgages that could keep you renting for longer.
Sun, Sep 20
Political parties, including National and NZ First, are promising to introduce payments for babies signing up to the scheme in the future.
Fri, Sep 18
Bank says rising geopolitical tensions have pushed up wholesale funding costs, prompting increases to most fixed home loan and term deposit rates.
Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travellers heading to new destinations on vacation. But travel scams have become more sophisticated.
A Commerce Commission review is required to determine whether it would leave shoppers better off but what do experts think?
Thu, Sep 17
Analysis: Marketed as a convenient way to pay for purchases over time, the schemes are fundamentally still a form of debt.
Two families from Wellington and Richmond say their respective $5 million Lotto wins sparked disbelief, shrieking and a sleepless night.
Wed, Sep 16
Powerball's biggest shake-up in nearly two decades kicks off tonight.
Changes to the research and development tax credit could also be campaigned on after businesses hailed its success, Nicola Willis said.
Politics
Tue, Sep 15
