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Mark Lister: What’s a borrower to do if their mortgage is coming up for renewal?

OPINON: Whether to float, fix and for how long is a common question for borrowers to ask.

Mark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?

OPINION: Investors should take a safety-first approach and avoid making rash decisions.

Wellbeing at forefront of new GP clinic

Taupō will gain a third GP practice at the end of the month.

Demolishing the construction gender gap: Inside the push to get more women tradies

'Having the right crew to work with' is key, says a 23yo woman with all-male colleagues.

Mark Lister: Don’t squander these high interest rates

OPINON: Fixed income could be about to offer some great opportunities.

Chateau drama: How an icon became a mess no one wants to deal with

An icon of New Zealand architecture faces an uncertain future.

Mark Lister: Why so gloomy? It’s not so bad out there

OPINION: There’s little point being an investor unless you believe things will get better.

Mark Lister: A turning point for the labour market?

OPINION: After a strong few years for the US labour market, cracks are starting to appear.

Great snow at Ruapehu not translating into bumper business

Skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed some of the best conditions at Ruapehu in years.

How Govt's Ruapehu lifeline curdled to a horrible hash of bad debt and new Crown spending

OPINION: How the Crown came to write cheque after cheque for Mt Ruapehu's ski fields.

US sharemarket slump: Markets suffering from August anxiety - Mark Lister

OPINION: Mark Lister says August is typically one of the weaker months for US shares.

What's Chateau Tongariro's future after sobering report?

The seismic report for the Chateau Tongariro throws its future into question.

Mark Lister: Dealing with the dairy downturn

OPINION: This is a timely reminder of the need to hedge our bets.

Businesses celebrate awards win

The wait is over, and the winners of the 2023 Taupō Business Awards have been announced.

Mark Lister: What to watch this earnings season

About two-thirds of the companies on our market will report earnings this month and next.

Taupō GP surgeries to merge

Taupō is to be left with just two GP practices from this month.

Scholarship available for Tūrangi school leavers

Students in the Central Plateau region were invited to apply for the educational fund.

Mark Lister: Two simple rules for successful share investing

Opinion: If you follow these two rules, it’s hard to go wrong.