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Last of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?

There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.

Liam Dann: Why a Swedish central banker matters more than Ikea’s meatballs

Local media’s focus on Ikea was intense, while the new Governor made a quiet entrance.

Bruce Cotterill: National would be nuts to dump Luxon as PM now

OPINION: Party history shows leadership coups rarely end well.

Fire investigator report raises concern about alarm at New World Victoria Park

Fire cause redacted under the Official Information Act but event was deemed accidental.

'Can't get harder than this' – building boss on $200m+ Skyline Queenstown job

Popular 330-seat restaurant goes to vast 650 seats, viewing deck being expanded by 532%.

First look inside $50m New World Te Atatū, 120 new jobs to be advertised next year

The jobs are to be advertised once a new owner/operator is appointed in 2026's first half.

Why Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunker

Builders spent six months driving 550 piles through volcanic rock beneath the site.

Liam Dann: Pop the bubbly, the economic recovery is here (finally)

OPINION: Never mind the arrival of Ikea; the economic recovery has arrived.