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Nation of Debt: How problematic is NZ's pile of govt debt?

A deep dive into government debt.

Nation of Debt: Banks need to do better on business lending - economist

Banks have been reluctant to lend to the productive business sector, says Cameron Bagrie.

Surprise unemployment rise won't ease inflation worries

Rising wages could add to the risk that inflation becomes embedded, economists say.

'Dented confidence': House value drops the sharpest in 14 years

"Housing affordability remains significantly stretched despite values falling."

Unemployment rate rises to 3.3%, defying expert predictions

New unemployment stats defy expectations.

Unsold 'super-sized business park': Why are buyers so reluctant?

11 big buildings, solid international tenants and nearly 2000 car parks - but no takers.

Why we won't be celebrating record low unemployment

Fresh data is expected to show no easing of the tight labour market.

Nation of Debt: Just how much does every Kiwi owe now?

NZ's debt mountain keeps growing - but signs of hope as rate of mortgage borrowing slows.

Liam Dann: Who has worst job - Ian Foster or Adrian Orr?

How valid is the intense criticism being pointed at the Reserve Bank Governor?

'Grievous' Covid mistake central banks made: Former RBNZ Governor

In a paper for the NZ Initiative, Graeme Wheeler says central banks were too confident.

Workforce plan aims to tackle skill gaps

'The group was set up to basically identify skill gaps in the region'

Liam Dann: Inflation is a plague, let's fight it like one - together

The best paid among us also need to recognise that this is a time for restraint.

Is 'greedflation' adding to the cost of living crisis?

OPINION: Our editorial says business needs to do its bit in the battle to beat inflation.

European Central Bank raises rates for first time in 11 years

The ECB made a surprise hike of half a percentage point.

Record $10.5 billion annual trade deficit

Deficit hits highest level since records began in 1960.

Liam Dann: Is a housing crash the secret weapon in war on inflation?

Housing offers clues to an inflation peak - just don't expect prices to stop rising soon.

Will higher-than-expected inflation send mortgage rates further north?

Experts share their views on how high mortgage rates will go.

Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers

Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.