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A large number of young Kiwis are leaving for Australia, although the rate may have peaked
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Auckland's Vector has appointed Barrenjoey to review its fibre business,
First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans
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Liam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset?
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How Trump tariffs are clouding NZ's economic outlook
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Finance Minister delivers some unexpected Budget 2025 action.
Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam
Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.
'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were gone
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Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.
Allbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds true
PLUS: Waterproof Allbirds - and some "professional" sneakers for the office.
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Government, banks respond.
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Matthew Hooton: Desperate times call for bold measures
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'Like a Band-Aid': Methanex deal highlights energy supply challenges
Contact is buying 2.8 petajoules of gas from Methanex over eight weeks.
NZ banks face repaying $9.2b in cheap Covid loans in coming months
The money was borrowed during Covid times at a very low interest rate.
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 remains unchanged at 5.1%
The labour market remains subdued despite better-than-expected result.
'Significant risk': Tariffs heighten volatility, Reserve Bank warns
Banks have strong capital to maintain credit flows amid market volatility.
Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry
The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.
'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.
Tesla's NZ revenue crashed in 2024 – and this year is worse, so far
EV sales pick up but Elon Musk's firm still lags.
Floating rate fad helps Westpac's profit grow 10%
Bank reports $525 million profit in six months.
AI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve Bank
One expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.
Unemployment set to rise to highest level in nearly a decade
Labour market data will also reveal how fast wages are rising.
Liam Dann: Are Kiwis about to be hit with an ‘austerity Budget’?
The Finance Minister faces a difficult balancing act with this month's Budget.
Fran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to address NZ Super age now
OPINION: Talk of 'no frills' and 'lolly scrambles' in the Budget is just a distraction.
Adrian Orr surfaces for farewell party with Reserve Bank staff
The party and gift combined cost more than $6000.
Matthew Hooton: Labour’s credibility demands big new tax promises
OPINION: There’s no room for any new spending by anyone without massive tax hikes.