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Richard Prebble: How NZ’s fiscal policies leave us exposed to trade shocks

OPINION: Labour and National have increased debt, leaving NZ vulnerable to shocks.

Paying it forward: Outset Ventures

Sean Simpson and Mat Rowe made it big with LanzaTech. Now, with Outset Ventures, they are helping to foster and finance a new wave of "deep tech" startups.

Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ

All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.

‘Relief bounce’: NZ market climbs nearly 1% after rough days

Blue-chip stocks like Fisher and Paykel Healthcare rebounded by 10c to $33.55.

NZ’s high school robot stars struggle to make world champs after funding denied

The previous backers have pulled out.

Christian Hawkesby appointed Reserve Bank governor for six months

Nicola Willis made the appointment on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank board.

‘Dangerous for NZME’s future’: Vocal investor pulls support for leader of board clean-out

NZME's board takeover looks increasingly likely to come down to an Australian fund's vote.

Business sentiment lifts as firms anticipate improved economic conditions

Fifty percent of firms face rising costs; 42% expect further increases.

‘Historic global economic event’: Willis reassures Kiwis amid Trump tariff turmoil

The Dow heads down, Hong Kong collapses, trillions are wiped off markets.

Law change could quash 150,000-person strong class action against ANZ and ASB

Bank customers could miss out on hundreds of millions in compensation.

On The Up: He sold pine cones at 7 - now entrepreneur eyes $1b turnover

Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.

Self-belief and the Economy

Is self-belief the missing link in solving the economic puzzle? ANZ’s Chief economist breaks down the current state of the economy.

House prices flat to start 2025 – the regions faring better than others

First-home buyers continue to make up a larger share of the overall market.

Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation

What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?

On The Up: Is self-belief the missing piece of the economic puzzle?

How much is a lack of confidence slowing our recovery?

Netflix raises NZ prices: Subscriptions up by $3-6 monthly

Basic plans increase from $14.99 to $17.99, and premium plans hit $33.99.

Tech Insider: The NZ tech stars in the gun with Trump’s tariffs – and who could escape

PLUS: The sector that will 'escape a direct hit'.

‘Grim reaper cometh’: Major NZX plunge amid global market turmoil

The NZX 50 Index plummeted 3.68% to 11,775.88, its worst drop since March 2020.