KahuFormer MP named new Te Puia board chairman'His experience in governance, management and business will be an asset.'17 Oct 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%Financial Times: Core inflation was lower than economists’ expectations.16 Oct 07:55 PM
BusinessEconomists warn of lasting economic changes after New Zealand’s high inflation‘Never seen such a sustained period of financial stress.’16 Oct 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesDiplomat says Russian attacks on ships, Ukraine farmers show need for NZ supportMachinations around oil and shipping as Ukraine faces tough winter.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLiam Dann: What the inflation fall means for interest ratesNew inflation data may clear a path for more aggressive interest rate cuts.16 Oct 03:30 AM
BusinessHealth sector woes contribute to ACC's books plunging $7.2b into deficitThe Government is to decide whether to increase ACC levies.16 Oct 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat to consider when picking a home loan rateThe OCR cut of 50bps is great for interest rates, but what does it mean for buyers?16 Oct 01:36 AM
BusinessConsumers Price Index inflation falls to 2.2%Inflation fell to 2.2% year-on-year, well below the June quarter and also slightly below consensus forecasts of 2.3%. Video / Alyse WrightWatch15 Oct 10:41 PM
Business'End of crushing price rises' as inflation fallsInflation was down significantly in the latest quarter.15 Oct 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Will RBNZ consider a 75bps mega-cut ... and RIP inflation?OPINION: Is the economy really so bad it requires a radical response?15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury asks itself why its forecasts are wrong, sanctions on the tableTreasury's revenue forecasting hasn't been the best recently. It's trying to fix that.15 Oct 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTrio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nationsFinancial Times: Three commended for advancing understanding of inequality.14 Oct 06:10 PM
OpinionJarden Wealth Weekly: Why global exposure is critical for Kiwi investorsOPINION: Earthquakes, disease, and tech stocks can make a global perspective lucrative.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The shockers for Govt hiding in the Mood of the BoardroomOPINION: To politicians and business leaders growth is seductive but so are other things.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInflation preview: Annual price rises expected to be below 3% for first time since 2021While the price of imported goods has fallen, domestic inflation remains too high.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail spending stalls in September, down from June quarterBut the prospect of growth is in the air.13 Oct 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The Government’s biggest challenge - stop this epic brain drainOPINION: Departing Kiwis represent more than just a loss of consumers and workers.13 Oct 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChina to borrow more to shore up economy, boost banksFinancial Times: Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an gave few details on the amount of funding.13 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBetter times ahead? NZ yield curve points to improved outlookNew Zealand's yield curve has continued to steepen after the RBNZ's rate cut this week.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessBrain drain: A record 81,200 Kiwis departing as fewer migrants arrivedNew Zealand's net migration continues to dwindle.10 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandMilton’s devastation and Crown deficit | Focus Morning Bulletin October 11, 2024Kiwis caught in Hurricane Milton’s devastation, Chris Luxon speaks out against Israel’s Prime Minister and how the Government’s books are looking amid challenging economic times.Watch10 Oct 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS inflation fell to 2.4% in SeptemberFinancial Times: Figures for headline and core rates marginally surpass expectations.10 Oct 05:37 PM
KahuEthnic symposium takes centre stage at the CordisEthnic Communities Minister Melissa Lee is building a big ethnic base.10 Oct 06:51 AM
Business'Sobering': Govt books sink further into the red than expectedTreasury wary of higher Health NZ staff costs and ACC claims costs.10 Oct 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.09 Oct 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWill savers be stung more than borrowers benefit from falling interest rates?Banks could profiteer from the changing interest rate environment.09 Oct 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGermany expects economy to shrink in 2024 after cutting forecastFinancial Times: Skills shortage, red tape, infrastructure deficit hamper growth.09 Oct 07:44 PM
Banking and finance'Double whammy': OCR cut delivers mortgage relief but potential job losses dampen moodInterest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington quake shows WFH still neededOPINION: In a shaky city, resilience and adaptability is key to remain productive.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannChorus of OCR cut cheer drowns out message of tough times ahead – Liam DannOPINION: Central banks don't slash rates unless economies are in serious trouble.09 Oct 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailHow are retailers reacting to the OCR decision?Retailers have shared their excitement about the OCR cut right in time for Christmas.09 Oct 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGreat Resignation no more: More Kiwi workers look for stability amid rising unemploymentLess Kiwi workers intend on changing their jobs in the next 12 months.09 Oct 02:10 AM
Business'Brighter days ahead': Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 50 basis points to 4.75%, banks cut interest ratesFuture changes to the OCR 'would depend on its evolving assessment of the economy'.09 Oct 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratingsOPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.07 Oct 04:02 PM