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‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs

Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.

Tariffs explained - who pays? Will they cost NZ consumers?

Liam Dann answers some of the big tariff questions after today's announcement.

‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy

Northland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.

Silver Fern Farms records $21.8m loss

The company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.

Housing glut: Auckland’s biggest agency has record unsold stock

Some Auckland vendors had begun to expect higher prices, REINZ said of February data.

Celebrated Kiwi chef closes Ponsonby eatery

Initially busy and viable, the restaurateur says 'the past few months have been tough'.

Inside Economics: Could Trump tariffs mean lower OCR, plus why house prices are just ‘plodding’

OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.

‘Such big development potential’ - why Queenstown place went for $45.5m

'The price was big because the sale included so much flat land.' - local investor

Stocks mark worst month in years as Donald Trump’s tariffs loom

NYT: The S&P 500 registered a 5.8% decline in March, its worst month since December 2022.

Editorial: Luxon puts bat to ball in India but will he put pen to paper?

OPINION: Dairy remains the trickiest delivery to negotiate between the two countries.

Liam Dann: If this is a recovery, why does it feel so bad?

OPINION: We're out of recession but consumer confidence has slumped again.

Editorial: GDP boost a reason for hope

OPINION: A GDP surprise perhaps, but a pleasant and vital one.

New low: Kiwis score Govt 4/10 in performance survey

Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second term

OPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.

New Zealand out of recession and Napier Health's overnight care continues | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand is now out of recession and Napier Health's in-person overnight care will continue following backlash over proposed cuts. Video / NZ Herald, Getty

Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?

Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?

'Upside surprise': NZ limps out of recession, GDP rises 0.7%

The New Zealand economy returned to growth in the final quarter of 2024.

NZ to India direct flights and Trump and Zelenskyy speak about ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update

Direct flights connecting New Zealand to India could be in place as early as 2028 and a fresh search for Malaysian Airlines MH370 wreckage has been approved. Video / NZ Herald