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Inflation shock: Data to show prices rising at fastest in a decade

NZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.

Building sector leads slump in business confidence, says NZIER

The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion still provides "green light" for OCR hike.

Liam Dann: Stagflation fears stalk global economy - can NZ cope?

Used car prices are rising - it's a clear signal that the global economy is in bad shape.

GDP preview: Economy was red-hot. Is that meaningless now?

Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.

Batts, GIB board, ColourCote back in production as Fletcher factories re-open

Winstone Wallboards, Tasman Insulation and Pacific CoilCoaters staff about to return.

Worst-case scenario: Can economy cope if we can't eliminate Delta?

New forecast: What happens to jobs, GDP and interest rates if elimination doesn't work?

What lockdown will cost the economy - and how the experts work it out

Lockdown costs look bad, but past experience shows we need to factor in the rebound.

David Schnauer: Has the NZ economy really done well?

Opinion: Things look good in the short term but what about the longer view?

Cavalier goes back to its roots in war against synthetics

NZX-listed Cavalier has gone back to making wholly woollen carpets.

How Sky TV co-founder built a $36m honey business

Why NZX-listed Me Today is buying into a good thing.

Wet & Forget: The unforgettable rise of a multimillion-dollar Kiwi firm

Rod Jenden: "We've been through some pretty tough times... I can tell you it's not easy."

Luxury boom: BMW lifts hood on its bumper year

German vehicle manufacturer says baby boomers have spent up large following Covid.

NanoLayr expands as demand for its mask filters continues

NanoLayr says each of its products could become $100m businesses in five years.

Fletcher projects spectacular 315pc Ebit turnaround

'We're very much fighting fit. We're in good shape.' - Taylor on heroic turnaround.

Three years planning behind Sleepyhead's magic moment

Commissioners sharply rebuke two authorities who opposed Sleepyhead Estate.

Covid construction chaos: Why NZ's building industry is struggling to cope

Skyrocketing costs, shortages and delays: here's how to beat the building blues.

Safe secrets: How to safeguard Kiwi inventions

It can cost millions to protect Kiwi ingenuity from global theft. Is it worth it?

Prices rising as cost pressure builds on business - NZIER

Firms say domestic demand is holding steady but supply shortages are causing big problems.