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We don’t always know what government spending achieves - Auditor-General speaks out

Finance Minister open to addressing the issue with a law change.

The inflation battle is over - so why doesn't it feel like it?

Cost of living crisis is over, economist says, but have things improved?

Big rate cut still on the cards after inflation data

A decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.

Trump proposes 10% tariffs on Chinese imports from February

Trump had previously signalled he might impose tariffs of 50% or more.

Beca’s new flexi-working HQ: 900 desks for 1400 staff

Only 900 desks to be provided but more co-lab, quiet and flexible space offered to staff.

Rising rents keep inflation stuck at 2.2%

The consumers price index increased by 2.2%.

Inside Economics: Capital Gains Tax v Wealth Tax – what's the difference?

Liam Dann answers readers' questions about economics.

Dellwyn Stuart: How NZ businesses can tackle the gender pay gap

OPINION: The pay gap is a crisis, hindering families and retirement savings.

Rise in holiday spending at end of 2024, electronic card data shows

New data from Stats NZ shows spending in retail performed strongly during December sales.

Food prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oil

Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.

Employment confidence rises despite looming 5% unemployment rate forecast

Job market may have stabilised despite concerns over jitters.

Mortgage calls: When will borrowers see value in long term rates again?

Some may accept short-term pain for long-term gain.

Inside Economics: Why can’t we fix our mortgage for 30 years like Americans?

Liam Dann answers reader questions about economics.

Simon Bridges: Lack of economic growth New Zealand’s No 1 issue in 2025

OPINION: NZ's urgent economic crisis isn't public debt.

Petrol prices set to rise as foreign sanctions, weak NZ dollar bite

Sanctions on Russia's energy industry could influence local petrol prices.

New EMA boss John Fraser-Mackenzie: 2025 will still be a tough year

Summer questions: New head of business group on the outlook for 2025.

Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'

'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.

TSB Bank speaks up about 'unequal capital requirements and regulation'

Kerry Boielle on what the Taranaki-based bank needs to better compete with the big banks.