Investments

Our investments section covers wealth management, investing and KiwiSaver. Investments editor Frances Cook hosts New Zealand's number one business podcast, Cooking the Books, as well as writing news and columns for BusinessDesk. She is supported by our team of reporters and commentators across the country. 
Netsafe partnership offers scam victims new hope
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Netsafe partnership offers scam victims new hope

Netsafe has started referring scam victims to international crime fighter Cybera.

John Anthony 18 Mar 2024
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Cooking the Books: ‘Rich listers get addicted to the success, not the money’
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Cooking the Books: ‘Rich listers get addicted to the success, not the money’

How economics becomes the engine room behind your money.

Frances Cook 18 Mar 2024
Money Answers: Is KiwiSaver good for kids?

Money Answers: Is KiwiSaver good for kids?

'I’m a big fan of KiwiSaver … once you turn 18,' Frances Cook says.

Frances Cook 16 Mar 2024
Public markets risk being strangled, says Steven Joyce
Economy

Public markets risk being strangled, says Steven Joyce

NZX listing unattractive to way too many companies, says former finance minister.

Pattrick Smellie 14 Mar 2024


Frances Cook
Frances Cook

Investment Editor

Frances has a master's degree in media studies from Victoria University of Wellington and a level 5 certificate in financial services specialising in investments. She has worked as a journalist for 12 years, first specialising in crime, before moving into politics, and finally business and finance. She is the author of two books on personal finance and is best known for the personal finance podcast, ‘Cooking the books’.
She is also a regular commentator on business and personal finance matters, including on the AM show, NewstalkZB, the Hits, and Flava. You can follow her on Twitter here or connect with her on LinkedIn here.

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