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Lessons from Paris: What Auckland can learn from global cultural innovation

OPINION: Cultural spaces can drive community, economic and social recovery in cities.

ANZ NZ's first-half profit edges up to $1.16 billion

Chief executive Antonia Watson says the flat result reflects the state of the economy.

Bryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficits

OPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.

Jobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase credited

The labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold

Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

Inside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?

OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Unemployment expected to hit 5.3%, highest in nearly a decade

New unemployment rate figures are due out today.

'Critical investment': NZ urged to electrify 6 million machines

New Zealand has 10 million fossil-fuelled machines, with 84% having electric alternatives.

'Bold and courageous': PM sets priorities for new science council

The Prime Minister's new chief science adviser is Dr John Roche from MPI.

Australians vote in election overhung by high prices and Trump tariffs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is aiming for re-election, focusing on renewable energy.

Adrian Orr surfaces for farewell party with Reserve Bank staff

The party and gift combined cost more than $6000.

Green Party proposes $8b strategy to create 40k jobs

"We can take control of our economy."

CEO pay survey: NZ’s first $5m woman but recession hits many in the pocket

Pay packets fall as CEOs fail to achieve performance targets.

100 days in, Donald Trump is still fixated on Joe Biden

Trump blames Biden for first-quarter GDP drop, calling it an “overhang”.

US economy shrank in early 2025 as Trump tariffs sapped growth

Trump dismissed the negative GDP reading, calling it an 'overhang' from Biden's days.

Amelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to win

Opinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.

Kiwis saving for retirement get free $1b a year - will it survive Govt cuts?

Govt currently contributes up to $521 a year if people make payments of a certain level.

'Tough decisions' needed: Clock hīkoi targets Govt debt

The hīkoi arrived in Tauranga this afternoon, highlighting Government debt.