The federal government made two big moves to help consumers, but some people are ineligible while others will have to wait months before the benefits trickle down.

The taxman starts the search for hidden offshore bank accounts

Consumers should not expect lower food prices anytime soon because the prices on most meat and packaged items are holding firm or even increasing.

Credit card companies have agreed to do more to help borrowers struggling to pay their debts.

New Zealand's largest banking group has doubled its minimum mortgage deposit, leaving would-be homebuyers needing to find tens of thousands more before buying. From today, customers of the ANZ and National will need a 20 per cent...