BusinessRecession over, but outlook subdued, business survey showsThe ANZ Business Outlook survey paints a mixed picture of the recovery.27 Feb 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: NZ sharemarket continues recoveryVolumes were strong and cyclical stocks continue to recover.27 Feb 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailFinger Lickin' Good: Restaurant Brands NZ profit spikes 60%KFC’s record sales were driven by innovative products and viral marketing.26 Feb 10:25 PM
Kahu‘Culture first’: How kapa haka is transforming trade negotiationsCarl Ross believes kapa haka is an economic and diplomatic tool for NZ.26 Feb 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Bryce Wilkinson: The $571b question - what Crown assets should we sell?OPINION: The public is right to be concerned about the integrity of any sales process.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarket Watch - Can interest rates fall further?Business editor-at-large Liam Dann talks with Pie Funds CIO and founder Mike Taylor about whether interest rates can fall further. Video / Kane DickieWatch25 Feb 11:56 PM
BusinessKiwis drinking more strong beer, less wineNew stats show rise in popularity of drinks stronger than 5%.25 Feb 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Why US dollars still rule the world...and what’s up with the price of cheese Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the latest economic news.25 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleThe Reserve Bank is worst in OECD - Richard PrebbleOPINION: The RBNZ relies on official statistics even though they are prone to be wrong.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Too much change at once’: Ryman CEO Naomi James on $1b raise to cut debtWeekly fees non-fixed, keeping 30% instead of 20%: Key Ryman changes from October 1, 2024.25 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Not competitive’: Calls for banks to lower high interest marginsThe Squirrel boss is calling the Aussie-owned banks 'an oligopoly'.24 Feb 10:54 PM
BusinessProperty For Industry pushes profit up 36%Optimistic outlook released for final half of the 2025 year, 'signs of recovery emerging'.24 Feb 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slumpThe US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.24 Feb 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: CEO Luxon needs to get his business in orderOPINION: Tens of thousands of young Kiwis are joining the record brain-drain.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Economic recovery has begun. Here’s what the new normal looks likeHistory suggests only a short window before the next black swan event rattles our economy.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Three reasons for renewed economic optimism in NZChallenges remain but there are bright spots.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAyrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit dropLuxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.20 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPip Thompson: There’s life after 5pm - Hawke’s Bay needs to wake upOur towns so quickly turn into ghost towns, with limited options for locals and visitors.20 Feb 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: Focus turns to second half after RBNZ rate cutFocus has turned to those companies who will benefit from this week's RBNZ rate cut.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statisticsOPINION: Failure to accurately record economic progress can have costly consequences.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rate forecasts great news for National re-electionOPINION: Risks remain if interest rates start rising again in election year.20 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessTrump car tariff threat puts pressure on stock marketsGlobal stocks were under pressure after Trump broadened his tariff threats.19 Feb 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Customers have less money’ - SkyCity chief on downgrade of full-year profitCasino company had to spend more money than anticipated in Australia, CEO says.19 Feb 09:56 PM
BusinessSkyCity group profit down 73%Casino, entertainment and hotel giant explains how market treated it.19 Feb 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Alarming numbers of young Kiwis leaving – will they ever come home?OPINION: Latest migration stats show concerning brain drain trends.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuildFirst home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReserve Bank on track for ‘more cuts sooner’ but reduces forecast for house pricesThe RBNZ warned of uncertainty around US tariffs and geopolitical events.19 Feb 04:35 AM
BusinessReserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explains today's OCR decisionReserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explained what the decision to cut the OCR by 50 base points means for New Zealanders. Video / RBNZWatch19 Feb 04:26 AM
BusinessWatch: Reserve Bank Governor speaks after OCR cut, major banks lower lending ratesThe Reserve Bank is now offering a fresh take on where the economy is headed.19 Feb 04:22 AM
BusinessWhat does today's OCR announcement mean?Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann explains the decision the Reserve Bank has made in today's change to the Official Cash Rate. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch19 Feb 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Market turned down more quickly ... deeply’: Fletcher CEO on climbing lossesNew CEO steps in as losses climb further: what next for the giant Australasian business?18 Feb 11:09 PM
BusinessFletcher Building's half-year loss climbs to $134mIntense competitive forces, slowing of demand influence result.18 Feb 08:05 PM
New ZealandEconomists confident in 50-point OCR put and 10-step energy plan proposal | NZ Herald News UpdateEconomists confident in 50-point OCR cut, 10-step energy plan proposal, and possible cuts to university funding.Watch18 Feb 06:23 PM
OpinionSimon Bridges: Unlock energy to unlock growthOPINION: It is more than 25 years since the last major reform of the electricity sector.18 Feb 04:00 PM