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Opinion: Rotorua deserves answers on housing crisis impact

Local readers have their say.

Opinion: History shows average market forecasts often miss the mark

OPINION: The market has risen in 93 out of 125 years, with 47 years over 20%.

How much should councils borrow?

Opinion: Importance of balancing long-term spending with immediate economic constraints.

Opinion: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levels

The Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.

Mark Lister: Why 2024 proved the need for global investment

OPINION: NZ investors are urged to diversify globally after local returns lagged in 2024.

Opinion: Local Government Act needs urgent reform for accountability

OPINION: The act has critical deficiencies that undermine its goals.

Editorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining through

OPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.

Spark's 40% plunge: What went wrong for the telecom giant?

OPINION: Spark removed from global index, share buyback questioned as debt rises.

Mark Lister: Santa rally in 2024? US stocks soar as optimism builds

OPINION: US shares rise 27% in 2024; Santa rally expected amid strong earnings.

Mark Lister: Comparing shares and property

OPINION: Experts suggest owning both asset types for balanced wealth creation.

Letters to the editor: Kudos to Rotorua Hospital staff

Opinion: Our readers have their say.

Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates

OPINION: For these past four years New Zealand has been an underperformer.

Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes

OPINON: Whether a stronger currency is good or not depends on your perspective.

Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.50%: What it means for markets and inflation

OPINON: The Federal Reserve has started its easing cycle with a bang.

Mark Lister: Is now a good time to buy a house?

OPINION: The worst is behind us.

Letters to the editor: Meeting a wonderful queen

Opinion: Our readers have their say.

Opinion: The tax debate that won’t go away

OPINION: Capital gains tax debate resurfaces.

Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping

OPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.