Consumer confidence continues to track down amid worries about the high cost of living.

A group representing more than 3000 accountants has called for a rethink of the tax system, including the introduction of a capital gains tax.

Famous for its wild, labyrinth-like interior and a parade of long-gone stores and restaurants, the building once called Metro Centre has decayed.

Calls for Kiwis to break up with property investment and focus instead on investing in more productive assets are missing the point, says an economist at one property investment firm.

It’s hoped the move will help the city build a more distinct international brand.

Consumers are getting on top of their debts, but it is a different story for small businesses.

The agency representing the country’s financial mentors is calling for tighter rules to stop some ‘unscrupulous debt collectors’ acting unethically.