CEOs optimistic despite tough economic backdrop
Opinion: Further OCR cuts should help spur some economic growth.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon finds right balance on geopolitical tightrope
PM Luxon has repositioned New Zealand closer to traditional security partners.
Majority of business leaders support Nicola Willis’ public sector spending cuts
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New Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.
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Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters
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Simon Wilson: Time's running out for Labour leader Chris Hipkins
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Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
Reinsurers almost exited New Zealand, Suncorp CEO reveals
The CEO of Suncorp Group says he convinced them to stay.
'It’s vital': David Dallas on how to save NZ's live music scene
'No one’s too big to do stuff like this if the story is right.'
Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.50%: What it means for markets and inflation
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Māori TV job cuts, possible axing of TV news proposed
Whakaata Māori proposes axing daily news and shifting to digital amid $10m funding cuts.
Back to the office: Business leader calls for Auckland workers to return to CBD
The Prime Minister wants stricter working-from-home rules. Should Auckland follow suit?
Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hard
OPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.
Markets with Madison: Air NZ hangar
Our national airline is making less money on its long-haul routes and aircraft engine issues are keeping a lid on growth. Should it remain an international airline?
GDP explained: What is it and why does it matter?
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Spring ushers in improved farmer confidence - survey
Broader agri economy confidence has increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%.
Contractor or not? Government unveils new test for gig workers, contractors
Brooke Van Velden unveils solution for the line between a worker and a contractor.
Markets with Madison: Super Fund
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Sole traders choosing to earn less - on purpose
A majority of respondents want the threshold increased to $75,000, but it looks unlikely.
Shane Te Pou: Time for Hipkins to spring into action
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Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close
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'Really valuable': Huge film production coming to Auckland
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NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Profit down but performance solid for Briscoes
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