BusinessAverage household costs up 3% across the year. Who was hit hardest?Inflation slowed down but some groups shouldered more of the burden.02 Feb 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessData expected to show more than 30,000 jobs lost in 2024New labour market data from Stats NZ this week will reveal how bad the recession has been02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Luxon’s Minister for Economic Growth may as well be a Minister of Silly WalksOPINION: The PM should put his marketing past behind him.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: PM must define the economic debate or Seymour steals the showOPINION: The public appetite is there, the time for big, bold policy debates is now.01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: When even the world’s oldest profession is struggling, you know times are toughOPINION: The economy still feels bad but a recovery is slowly gaining momentum.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: PM needs to show leadership in this distracted, divided GovtOPINION: Perhaps the Government’s abysmal polling is finally helping Luxon wake up.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFailed Hamilton aquabike maker Manta5: Liquidators brace for millions in warranty claimsMore details emerge around failed startup.31 Jan 01:24 AM
BusinessGold price hits new record over $2850 on tariff uncertaintyInflationary concerns about Trump’s policies may be driving gold up.30 Jan 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: Better times ahead for NZX-listed dairy companies?Synlait is back in action after a terrible 2024, while trade tension overhangs FPH.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Over $400 a month’: Economists see mortgage savings boost to economy in 2025Two economists have crunched the numbers on mortgage costs in 2025 and the news is good.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ needs a strategic approach to building wealth like Singapore's TemasekOPINION: National, Act, NZ First and even Labour could achieve a historic agreement.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Ripples of backfill' - who's moving Auckland CBD officesMansons TCLM’s completion of the new FNZ Centre had a big impact on tenancies in the city.29 Jan 09:46 PM
BusinessFed Chair Powell says no hurry to adjust rates'We're going to wait and see,' central bank boss says in response to Trump economics.29 Jan 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSales teams see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ after tough 2024A survey of New Zealand's leading sales people shows economic optimism is growing.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsPM says NZ has been in recession for three years – Treasury disagreesChristopher Luxon says the recession started under Labour, contradicting Treasury.29 Jan 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland brothel business appoints liquidatorsIt was involved in a dispute with the landlord and indicated a general decline in trade.28 Jan 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble on asset sales: How privatisation can be a success storyOPINION: The Government does not need to run businesses.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boostThe Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.28 Jan 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAll the countries Trump has threatened with economic weaponsTrump has so far threatened at least a half-dozen countries with major economic penalties.28 Jan 12:29 AM
BusinessNZ economy added more jobs in December, Stats NZ saysSecond month in a row of overall job growth reported.27 Jan 10:00 PM
Politics‘We haven’t bounced back at all': PM hopes ‘digital nomads’ will help tourism recoverChristopher Luxon wants the tourism industry back to pre-Covid levels.27 Jan 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Use our own public money before taking money from foreignersOPINION: 'The Reserve Bank [could buy] low-interest infrastructure bonds from Treasury'.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLetters: Why economic growth shouldn’t mean selling out KiwisOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.27 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessWho got the biggest (and smallest) pay rises in 2024?Unemployment rose and wage increases slowed, but the impact wasn't spread evenly.27 Jan 12:25 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt reveals plan to allow ‘digital nomads’ to work remotely in NZThe announcement was made at Wellington Airport.27 Jan 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorOpinion: Regulating dog walkers misses the real issueOpinion: 'Arguably, more dogs mean more risk, but not necessarily'.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: PM is right, we have a 'culture of saying no' and we need to shake it offOPINION: Culture change is good but bolder policy needed to emulate Ireland and Singapore.25 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyNZ's economy took 'developed world's biggest hit'Country's GDP is forecast to grow by 1.8% in 2025 after a 0.5% drop in 2024.24 Jan 07:38 AM
BusinessWhere Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.23 Jan 11:30 PM
Politics‘Two tribes’: Seymour believes NZ at ‘tipping point’, raises privatisationHe's delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland.23 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandEconomy’s year ahead: NZ ready to roll out red carpet for foreign investment in 2025A renewed focus on economic growth, innovation and investment this year.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost miningThe Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.23 Jan 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFalling net migration will ‘erode support for housing market’ Kiwis still departing in high numbers but there are signs the trend has peaked22 Jan 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessApartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76mUnexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.22 Jan 09:25 PM
