Low net migration to New Zealand during the pandemic has given the nation a chance to "dent" its chronic housing shortage, according to Kiwibank economists.

In this issue meet winners of the Good Returns Fund Manager of the Year awards and find out why allocations to bonds don't work anymore.

The country’s housing stock has grown to a massive $1.39 trillion, skyrocketing almost $200 billion in the year to December – despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Small private lenders are becoming a bigger fixture in the mortgage market as investors seek new sources of financing for development projects.

With the dust now settling a bit on the Government’s new policy measures aimed at investors, the evidence suggests the effects on the market may not be as significant as thought.

Auckland’s North Shore is booming, writes Joanna Mathers, and development potential opened up by the Unitary Plan is the focus for many.

New Zealand's biggest banks and non-bank lenders remain in a robust position despite the pandemic, according to rating agency Standard & Poor's.

A huge demand for houses during March has pushed the median price across the country to $826,300 – a new record high and a $46,300 jump since last month.

Infamous US fraudster Bernie Madoff has died in a federal prison in North Carolina.

MMC are New Zealand’s leading provider of investment administration services to over 100 investment managers, product providers, KiwiSaver schemes and financial advisory groups across New Zealand. Today MMC administer funds with a combined value of over NZD 90 billion.

Fidelity Life’s customer-led transformation has continued under the watchful eye of its chief executive Melissa Cantell.

The Reserve Bank has kept the official cash rate on hold, but said it is prepared to push rates lower if required. Economists predict a stable period of low rates ahead.