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NZ First knows it needs to deliver for its anti-Covid response constituency.
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OPINION: Labour won the pandemic war, but did not know how to win the peace that followed.
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More spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.
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OPINION: Our editorial on latest report by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ.
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An economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.
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Business Class is triple the cost but is it triple the quality?
Luxon speaks about transforming the economy
Christopher Luxon elaborates on his vision and strategies for transforming the New Zealand economy, sharing insights and plans for progress. Video / NZHerald
Chris Hipkins speaks about the New Zealand economy
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about New Zealand's economy and our growth opportunities. Video / NZ Herald
Labour lays down Budget challenge to National
Labour has produced its own version of National's fiscal plan.
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Every party has gravitated towards tax cuts as a key way to combat inflation.
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Hipkins on NZ response to Israel attack; Luxon talks tough on gangs
Christopher Luxon is visiting Rangiora today while Chris Hipkins is in Auckland.
Editorial: Political parties on home straight will cast off subtle tactical ploys
OPINION: Anything is possible when all MMP parties have their country’s welfare at heart.
The $200,000 question: Can money really buy you happiness in NZ?
The relationship between money and happiness is more complicated than we think.
Markets with Madison: Trade deficit
Wine exporter Delegat Group is going after the lucrative US market, in a bid to reverse New Zealand’s historic trade deficit and reliance on China. Video / NZHerald
NZers aren't 'fools', says Willis, confirms just 3000 households will get full tax relief
It came after National's Chris Bishop initially called the analysis 'gutter politics'.
GDT auction: Third rise in a row lifts farmers’ spirits
The index gained 2.7 per cent on September 5 and 4.6 per cent on September 19.
Mood of the Boardroom: Where are the inspirational ideas?
NZ not much different from the rest of the world in terms of economic management.
'A lack of trust': Treat business as part of the solution - Kirk Hope
If policy settings aren't corrected, businesses may go offshore for their growth.
CEOs discuss top issues facing the nation
Survey respondents comment on the top issues and how to resolve them.
Mood of the Boardroom: Rating Jacinda Ardern's prime ministership
No question in the 2023 Mood of the Boardroom survey elicited as many comments from CEOs.
Mood of the Boardroom - CEOs deliver verdict on the Government
Business leaders give their verdict ahead of Election 2023.
Mood of the Boardroom: Is this as low as the economy goes?
Prevailing sentiment among business leaders, we are at the nadir of the economic cycle.
Liam Dann: Does the Reserve Bank’s mandate need to change?
Boardroom leaders in favour of a return to a single focus on meeting inflation targets.
Revenue and profit now big concerns for CEOs
New Zealand may have escaped recession but company chiefs worry about the economy.
Editorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election opening
OPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?
When China sneezes the world (and New Zealand) catch a cold
CEOs and directors respond to the Herald’s 2023 Election Survey.
China slowdown top of mind for NZ agribusiness leaders
Leaders are seeking bipartisan support on policies affecting the sector.
Watch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the Government
New Zealand's top CEO's have their say.
Business confidence heading in right direction - but slowly and only just
ANZ Business Outlook survey for September showed a small improvement in sentiment.
Robertson v Willis: Who is winning over businesses on the campaign trail?
On the Campaign, September 26: The pair went face to face today at a MYOB-NZME debate.
Who can give businesses more certainty? Robertson and Willis battle it out
Willis pledges to not 'demonise' businesses, while Robertson points to good track record.
Simon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving lives
OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.
The political parties’ porkies behind the recession, prison and gangs
OPINION: The truth and lies behind the country's recession.