PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentThe grey wave of Kiwis working past the conventional age of retirementSeptuagenarians at the gate — what's driving the greying of New Zealand's workforce.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: When interest rates rise (or fall) where does the money go? Liam Dann answers reader questions about economics.31 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSoft skills key: Expert predicts job market trends for 2025Soft skills are increasingly in demand as artificial intelligence takes over hard skills.30 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTen most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest yearValue of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Jarvie: Retirement – is it for all of us, or only some of us?With the right support, older employees bring experience and economic value.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating financesIain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds. 26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Jarvie: Stop calling workplace safety failures ‘accidents’For too long, ‘accident’ has been a blanket term that absolves responsibility.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The only way is up for our economy in 2025 OPINION: Last week's GDP shocker took the edge off the Christmas cheer,21 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Hard lessons from a tough economic yearPoliticians are urged to prioritise unity and decisive action amid economic challenges.20 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon Government guilty of profligacy not austerityOPINION: Willis urged to adopt drastic spending cuts to avoid economic catastrophe.19 Dec 04:00 PM
GDP'Worst since 1991': NZ in deep recession after massive GDP fallGDP data for the third quarter shows a wipeout.19 Dec 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGovernment debt’s whopper increase sparks warning from S&P Global RatingsDemand for bonds may well stay strong, but there's a catch.18 Dec 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas'This is just so sad, just before Christmas' - liquidator Pritesh Patel on ProLink NZ.17 Dec 08:41 PM
OpinionOpinion: Barriers hindering Māori and Pasifika in workplaceOPINION: One-third of Māori, Pasifika report career barriers; equity boosts innovation.17 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ yields up, Kiwi dollar down after fiscal updateNew Zealand Government bond yields climbed higher after the Government's fiscal update.17 Dec 04:05 AM
EconomyNo surplus in sight: Creative accounting used to mask deterioration in Govt booksDebt issuance is expected to rise by more than expected.17 Dec 12:46 AM
BusinessFlatpacked and ready: Ikea warehouse opened todayGoods to be shipped from China and Malaysia mainly, but also other parts of the world.16 Dec 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recessionData due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val court hearing pencilled inJudge this week will be considering PwC’s application for information in the case.15 Dec 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumGDPHow many years will NZ be in deficit? Treasury to reveal updated forecastWill spending cuts alone get the books back into surplus?15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Last blast of economic news to offer no tidings of comfort or joyOPINION: Economy watchers will have to wait a little longer for the silly season14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'State of shock' - vendors v agent who gave keys to buyer before settlementParmar gave keys to the purchaser the day before settlement without the vendors' consent.13 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: What Peters' bold words reveal about NZ's China strategyOPINION: Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet his counterpart in Beijing next year.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe good and the bad: 2025 will be a ‘year of two halves’ – KiwibankBy mid-2025 the tide will finally start to turn, say Kiwibank economists.13 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessAnother annual record for departures from New ZealandNew migration data from Stats NZ shows downward trend maybe stabilising13 Dec 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailElectronic card data: Spending steady even as holiday sales startNew data from Stats NZ shows spending in retail steady during November.11 Dec 11:10 PM
BusinessReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right directionOPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinancePopularity of short term mortgage borrowing surges – at a costNearly 90% of new mortgage lending in October was floating or fixed for a year or less.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon in denial about NZ's economy - and sliding support for his GovtOPINION: The Government seems to prefer to sit on its hands.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Painfully slow sell-down of airport stake has cost Auckland Council millionsEDITORIAL: Political debate about public ownership comes at an opportunity cost.05 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentAggrieved by your employer, but also in the wrong? Your payout could be wipedBrooke van Velden details employment law change flagged in National-Act agreement.04 Dec 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Is NZ poorer than the poorest US state?New Zealand’s low productivity really is a serious problem.04 Dec 12:00 AM