World Bank cuts 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3% amid trade tensions
US tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.5 percentage points this year.
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Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: June 11 2025
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'Just going to get more expensive': Power prices up 6.2%, ahead of inflation
Statistics NZ has released its selected price index for the year to April.
Bolt launches in Auckland, challenging Uber
European ride-hailing firm says it will be cheaper than the opposition, with no surge pricing - at least at first. Video / Dean purcell
Bolt launches in Auckland against Uber and DiDi: An early morning price test
Newcomer says it will have no surge pricing – at least at launch.
'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.
Thinking of retiring? Nearly one in two Kiwis still working when they turn 65
Data shows we're joining the workforce earlier and continuing to work later in life.
Market close: SkyCity loses spot on the 20
Scales Corporation shares are up after it upgraded guidance.
Why Genesis is simplifying its brand under one unified name
Frank will merge into Genesis between June and September, allowing customer choice.
Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund
PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.
'Friend and partner': Ambassador Wang Xiaolong on future of NZ-China relationship
Opinion: 'The key to our success lies in dialogue, collaboration and mutual benefit.'
'Great news': NZ red meat exports hit $1.21b in April
Sheepmeat exports to the EU reached 8689 tonnes, up 53% in volume.
ASB offers $150,000 interest-free loans for farm solar systems
Farmers could expect to get payback from as early as the sixth year of generation.
Rural worries grow over copper network deregulation
Remote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.
'Like in the lounge at home': Air NZ trials Starlink Wi-Fi on flights
The airline says passengers will be able to use the internet like they are at home.
Fletcher begins marathon court case against subbies over SkyCity convention centre fire
Fletcher alleges the fire was caused by the subcontractors, who are in turn defending.
All the iOS 26 changes and new updates for your Apple devices from WWDC
Apple unveiled a new 'Liquid' Glass design, making menus glossier and translucent.
'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homes
Wonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.
Tens of thousands more Kiwis seeking financial help from KiwiSaver
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have spiked to new highs.
Property Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marina
OPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?
Radio legal war brewing: AM stations imperilled under RNZ plan to replace 2 masts with 1
Landmark towers to be demolished: Sport, Pacific, Māori AM radio services under threat.
Tourism: Luxon, Upston hope more money gets more attention from China, Australia, US
More bounce needed to get tourism numbers back to pre-pandemic levels, PM needed.
NZ's richest people got wealthier in the past year. Did you?
Here's how the average New Zealander's wealth compares to the rich list.
Market close: Index reshuffle lifts Briscoe Group
Briscoe Group's strong day came at The Warehouse Group's expense.
New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale
WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.
Zuru Group’s 'bigger objective'
Nick Mowbray reveals a housing business and his health challenges.
3G shutdown delay, watchdog fields multiple complaints
Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G.
Small Business Q&A with Willy Benson of PortaSkip
Small Business reporter Tom Raynel interviews Willy Benson about his waste management business PortaSkip. Video / NZ Herald
Another major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZ
But it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.
NZ's power system well-placed for winter - analyst
Lake levels are close to average, easing fears of a power shortage.
List of NZ’s richest individuals in 2025 announced
The net worth of New Zealand's 119 richest topped $100 billion.
Horror, budgeting and tracking meteor showers: Kiwi app makers score global wins in Apple competitions
Gongs awarded in the buildup to the Worldwide Developers Conference 2025.
Why charity tax reform got kicked to touch
Prospect of rivers of fresh tax revenues shrank, on reflection, to mere trickles.
Herald NOW: Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: June 9 2025
Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis speaks about why the NZD has been moving higher and the impact of Trump/Musk on markets. Video / Herald NOW