[UPDATED] NZ Funds, often considered one of the more expensive managers in the New Zealand market has launched a zero fee KiwiSaver fund which will be solely distributed through financial advisers.

Craigs Investment Partners-owned Quay Street Asset Management has appointed a new fixed interest analyst.

Activity continues unabated for most mortgage advisers during lockdown, but there are fears business could slow in the coming months if Covid restrictions continue.

Residential building consent numbers continue to break records, Statistics NZ figures reveal.

Pressure is still being put on house prices, despite the Government introducing policies aimed at dampening the market and the country’s Covid lockdown.

New research from the Reserve Bank suggests borrowers feel the biggest hit from official cash rate increases six months later.

Experienced property finance specialist joins the Eightfold Group.

New Zealand house owners are selling their properties for a gross 99% profit – the highest on record.

Economists’ house price forecast accuracy is likely to go down in history as being the biggest “miss” of our time.

New aggregator group Kiwi Adviser Network has reached the 100 member mark as it targets advisers who want to take their own FAP licence.

Rents across the country jumped by 10% in the year to July.

Residential construction costs surged 2.2% in the June quarter, surpassing the previous peak of 1.9% in the second quarter of 2017.

Changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act are set to impact borrowers from October 1. Here's what the amended lending rules will mean for clients.