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One emerging theme this year is how to handle new technology such as AI.
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NZ households highly indebted by international standards.
KiwiSaver loses $1b on negative returns - best and worst funds revealed
Returns slip for all KiwiSaver funds in September quarter.
Opinion: In defence of Gen Z’s challenge to 'work ethic'
Financial Times: Contempt for dissatisfied younger workers masks an uncomfortable truth.
Sam Stubbs wants to build 25,000 houses. Here's how he plans to do it
'We think this will be a long-term game changer for housing in New Zealand.'
Sam Bankman-Fried says he was ‘surprised’ by FTX’s US$8b balance-sheet hole
Financial Times: Former billionaire denies intending to defraud customers.
‘The early adopters have adopted’: US carmakers slow their EV growth plans
Financial Times: Consumer appetite has fallen short of industry expectations.
Diana Clement: How to get off the mortgage hamster wheel
OPINION: Slowly paying the mortgage off has become a bit of a forgotten art.
Beijing takes aim at world’s biggest Apple supplier
Financial Times: Foxconn founder Terry Gou tests his long relationship with Beijing.
Consumer confidence ‘creeping’ back to life, says ANZ
Expectations for the housing market were the strongest in almost two years.
Fletcher's grim AGM: Perth leaky pipes and problems on housing
$1b losses had been a 'near-death experience', the company would never return to that.
US economic growth accelerated to 4.9% in third quarter
Financial Times: Strong consumer spending drove pace of GDP expansion to big rise.
New mortgage lending subdued pre-election, as interest rates kept rising
Will the change of Government see 'mum and dad' investors perk up?
Reserve Bank sees risk of increased NZ farmer defaults
Low dairy, meat and forestry prices are coinciding with high operating expenses.
Are work mental health days nothing more than a band-aid solution?
Financial Times: Many companies that launched wellbeing days in lockdowns have continued.
‘Not capitulating’: ANZ Truckometer shows economy resilient
ANZ's monthly Truckometer shows a slight monthly decrease, but the trend is holding up.
‘Almost there’: Toyota promises EVs with 1200km range, sub-10-min charging
Financial Times: World’s biggest carmaker says stacking speed needed is ‘almost there’.
ANZ lifts mortgage rates again
Some mortgage rates creep close to 8 per cent, while deposit rates hit 6 per cent.
Boomers not so okay: How different generations plan to fund retirement
Can you retire comfortably? Generations have divergent views on funding life after 65.
Migration to rich countries hits all-time high
Financial Times: OECD says humanitarian crises and demand for workers is behind increase.
Beijing reviews wine tariffs ahead of Australian Prime Minister’s visit
FT: Albanese’s Nov meeting with Xi comes as the two countries work to stabilise relations.
Beaming solar energy from space - it’s not as far-fetched as it sounds
FT: Climate change worries fuel breakthroughs in satellite tech that uses the sun's power.
Diana Clement: Talk isn’t cheap - how to pay less for your phone
OPINION: It’s always worth comparing prices.
PwC succession twist followed debate on management style
Financial Times: Decision to retire breaks convention of US leaders ascending the ranks.
Not sweet as: Weight-loss drugs a threat to snack-food sales
Financial Times: And alcohol companies could suffer up to 3pc volume declines in sales.
Goldman chief David Solomon calls time on high-profile DJ gigs
Financial Times: CEO’s hobby has drawn attention, scrutiny from Wall Street group’s board.
News Corp break-up would unlock $12b in value, says activist Starboard
Financial Times: Activist wants Murdoch group to spin off property listings business.
NZ 'winning the war on inflation', no more rate hikes needed, Kiwibank says
Economists are reassessing their interest rate outlooks after inflation data surprised.
FTX deputy says he confronted boss on missing customer billions
Financial Times: Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud.
Opinion: Supporting Israel and protecting Palestinians are not contradictory policies
Financial Times: Foreigners who arrive in Israel with lectures will not be listened to.
Simplicity Living's biggest scheme: $225m Mt Wellington rental apartments
New business plans to develop 10,000 rental housing units nationally.
How Microsoft won tortuous battle to complete blockbuster Activision purchase
Financial Times: Microsoft’s 21-month battle is finally over.
Japan stock exchange adopts name and shame regime to boost corporate valuations
Financial Times: Plan to list groups will enhance investor scrutiny of laggards.