Fran O’Sullivan: Nicola Willis' Budget is pragmatic, ruthless but also generous
OPINION: Many will understand the end game but find the means unacceptable.
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Editorial: Government's KiwiSaver changes don’t go far enough
OPINION: The contribution rate rise still falls short of what Australian employees get.
Mary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?
OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.
Matthew Hooton: Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knew
OPINION: Gross debt is projected to increase by $73b, reaching $283b by 2029.
Benno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issues
OPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.
Honest debate needed on building materials' true impact – Jeremy Sole
OPINION: Steel's embodied carbon can be cut by up to 70% with new tech and recycling.
Inside the incredible rise and sad fall of Smith & Caughey’s – why it is closing for good
Despite a rescue attempt, Auckland's flagship store has faced a 'perfect storm'.
Richard Prebble: Is ACC still affordable in its current state?
OPINION: Politicians need to learn budgeting lessons from the pay equity disaster.
Marty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investment
OPINION: A shift to mass timber could create 7000 jobs in the regions.
Hayden Wilson: Fiscal restraint and growth focus define upcoming Budget
OPINION: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?
Sasha Borissenko: The great Kiwi workplace wipeout
OPINION: The Government is waging war on employment rights.
Dellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZ
The Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.
Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.
Fran O'Sullivan: Willis’ film industry backing shows Budget's focus on economic growth
OPINION: Balancing growth and fiscal prudence will be a tough task for the Govt, though.
Mary Holm: Gold's risks outweigh rewards for cautious savers
OPINION: Gold offers no dividends, unlike shares, which provide returns even in downturns.
Matthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarily
OPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?
Richard Prebble: The Waitangi Tribunal 'should be disestablished'
OPINION: Parliament needs to return to original purpose of Crown honouring promises.
Liam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset?
OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.
Opinion: Nicola Willis should challenge the RBNZ on prudential rules
The minister should interfere in RBNZ regulation, say Simon Jensen and Andrew Body.
Cecilia Robinson: 'Why didn't we learn this at school?'
OPINION: The Government is embedding financial education from Year 1 in the curriculum.
Nadine Higgins: How to safely invest in off-the-plan properties
New builds allow a 20% deposit instead of 30%, easing entry for buyers.
Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.
Bruce Cotterill: Why the so-called Super City hasn't delivered for Aucklanders
Opinion: Auckland's regional merger aimed for efficiency but led to rising costs.
Mary Holm: Is there a pot of gold waiting for those who invest in non-bank deposits?
OPINION: There are a number of factors to be aware of once a new scheme comes into force.
Fran O'Sullivan: Political games hinder vital superannuation reform
OPINION: It's time for NZ's leaders to tackle the superannuation debate together.
Matthew Hooton: Desperate times call for bold measures
OPINION: Brooke van Velden’s pay equity move is just the start of the savings needed.
Bryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficits
OPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.
Leighton Roberts: Lessons from Warren Buffett for Kiwi investors
OPINION: Buffett emphasised patience and understanding businesses over market trends.
Sasha Borissenko: Banking on blame - scam reforms too little, too late
OPINION: NZ's scam prevention lags behind global standards - here's why.
Diana Clement: Simple steps to cut banking costs and save big
OPINION: Banks earn billions while Kiwis pay avoidable fees and interest.
Liam Dann: Are Kiwis about to be hit with an ‘austerity Budget’?
The Finance Minister faces a difficult balancing act with this month's Budget.
Steven Joyce: The Maga model stumbles amid Canadian, Australian elections
Canada's Liberal Party made a stunning comeback, winning a plurality of seats.
Fran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to address NZ Super age now
OPINION: Talk of 'no frills' and 'lolly scrambles' in the Budget is just a distraction.