Online Business Editor, NZ Herald
Cameron Smith is an Auckland-based journalist and Online Business Editor at the New Zealand Herald. He joined the Herald in 2015 and has covered business and sports over the past decade. Cameron has been a journalist since 2013, covering sports and business at several of New Zealand’s largest media organisations. He joined the Herald in 2015 working as a regional and homepage digital editor. Having joined the business team in 2017, Cameron has covered a range of topics including retail, finance, economics, employment and small business with a focus on consumer-related stories. You can contact Cameron at cameron.smith@nzme.co.nz.

'Deeply saddened': Why key Supie investor pulled her support
'I invested my time, expertise and significant sums of money,' says angel investor.

Supie collapse: How much are staff owed, and why did the grocer collapse?
The liquidators' first report on failed online grocer Supie is out.

Singles' Day sales: What can New Zealand shoppers expect
Singles' Day kicks off festive shopping season, and possible relief for retailers.

Deep Creek brewery collapse: How much is owed to creditors and staff
A shipment failure to China left the craft brewer with a cashflow problem.

The high cost of breaking up after 50
Research finds almost everyone is financially worse off after a split.

Would you like your salary visible to co-workers? At this Kiwi startup, they are
Is the secret to accountability and engagement at work pay transparency?

Back pocket squeeze: Demand for consumer and business credit rises
And the housing market is picking up with an increase in mortgage lending.

Where to for advertised salaries? Growth accelerates, NZ outpacing Aussie
NZ's advertised salaries are rising faster than any point in the past six years.

Auckland’s rental squeeze: Desperate prospective tenants resort to bribes
Migration and Auckland floods are putting a squeeze on the rental market.

Retailers get welcome boost from Fifa World Cup, but more petrol pain for motorists
Electronic card spending rose in August, but households aren't taking home more goods.

Borrower pain hits five-year high: Who’s being hit the hardest
There's also been a jump in Kiwis taking out new credit cards.

KiwiSaver members missing out on $23,000 each of government contributions
Between July 2021 and June 2022, more than a million Kiwis missed out on 'free money'.

Buyer found for liquidated Epic Brewing Company
Epic Brewing Company was placed in liquidation a month ago.

Why taking a 'sickie' could cost you in other benefits
The number of days staff were absent from work last year increased to a record high.

Job ads fall, applications per job surge as labour market tightens further
The Covid jobs boom is in the rear-view mirror.

Putting the pieces together: IKEA secures warehouse ahead of first NZ store opening
IKEA says its warehouse will be able to hold approximately 403,704 of its Billy bookcases.

From boutique to supermarket staple: Kiwi beverage maker raising capital to fuel growth
Almighty Beverages is backed by several Aussie sports stars.

‘Intensely inflationary levels’ still at work in NZ
We're likely to start seeing unemployment creep up, economists say.

Hiring activity continues to slow as recession starts to bite
Job ad volumes fell for the third consecutive month.

Life, death and separation: Why you need a will and what you should know
Family lawyer and barrister talks to the Herald about the consequences of dying intestate.

Average salary hits $70k - which regions are keeping up with inflation?
The average salary nationwide rose more than 6 per cent year-on-year.

'Concerning' trends emerging as KiwiSaver gender gap widens
A number of challenges face women as they save less than men on average.

Revving up a record: June smashes all-time car sales as buyers try to beat new fees
Almost half the new cars Kiwis bought were electric

'Walking an economic tightrope': Missed mortgage, credit repayments creep up
Climbing arrears return to Kiwi households.

Peak salary? Advertised salaries hit record, but the market is cooling
The pendulum has tipped in favour of employers versus this time last year.

The ‘new norm': Are home loan borrowers getting used to higher interest rates?
Signs are there, but a mortgage broker says there is worse to come for some.

Job ad volumes dip, but there’s good news for hirers
The labour market still remains strong when compared with pre-Covid levels.

Interest repayments eating into incomes of Covid property boom buyers
Percentage of incomes being spent on mortgages surpasses "stress" threshold.

‘Significant toll’: Cost of living pressures impacting Kiwis’ mental health
Financial stress and job insecurity weighing on workers.

Cost of living: 300,000 more Kiwis worrying about money weekly
But it's the younger generation that are feeling most worried about money.

Company liquidations are climbing as the ‘sugar hit’ is gone
Covid-related support that once shielded businesses starts to wear off.

Power shift: Figures show that value of EV vehicle imports has more than doubled
Clear shift towards electric power when choosing a new vehicle.

Job ad volumes point to labour market remaining strong
What drove job ad volumes and applications higher in March?

KiwiSaver pay deals: Are you coming out on top?
Nearly half of employers are using a total remuneration approach.

How do you charge your EV? Expert explains safety risks
Are you charging your EV in a safe way?

NZ salaries on the rise: Which regions fared the best
It was a record-breaking start to 2023 for salaries across the country.

Mortgage squeeze: More loan payments missed as Kiwis feel pinch of rising rates
Data reveals impact rising interest rates are having on mortgages.

Kiwi food-tech venture serving up edible cups
Leakproofs cups for drinking out of, and then eating.

‘Clobbered’: Household expenses could increase by $150 a week this year - ASB
Mortgage repayments, food and transport costs will be the biggest contributors.

Global leader in free-roam VR gaming opens Auckland venue
Melbourne-based company looks to capitalise on post-pandemic entertainment revival.

'Real challenge to make ends meet': How financial pressures are forcing workers to delay retirement
Welcome to Unretirement: More workers plan on staying in the workforce for longer.

Mortgage arrears climbing as interest rate pressure builds
More than 18,000 households were behind in mortgage payments in January.

The ‘Great Remorse’? How many workers could be regretting leaving their jobs
Some workers finding the grass may not be greener at a new job.

Job growth stalls as labour market tightens, but party not over just yet
But the test will be the first six months of 2023.

Demand for personal credit rises, arrears also up as cost of living bites
And a warning for those looking to service credit.

Burnout in the workplace: Will Ardern influence a new Great Resignation?
The PM can do it - but can you afford to change jobs in 2023?

After a pay rise this year? Don't bank on it
Tight control over salary budgets a hard truth for many employees.

The marketing agency making NZ businesses more social
Contest for eyeballs heats up, but where should companies put their ad dollars?

Kiwi oat milk taking on global competitors
'Everyone said it wasn’t possible to make oat milk in New Zealand.'

NZ lagging in shift to sustainable finance system: report
Slow progress towards a sustainable finance system made over two years.

Households' shrinking savings as rising living costs eat into disposable income
2022 predicted to be the first negative savings year for Kiwis since 2015.

Covid’s long tail: Can hospitality bounce back?
The hospitality sector was dealt a cruel blow by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Subdued retail card spending unlikely to halt further OCR hikes
Consumers battened down the hatches in November.

NZ plant-based beverage company eyes growth in $20 billion sector
And new products on the horizon.

More Kiwis falling behind on personal and home loan repayments
Climbing arrears likely to dampen Christmas cheers.

The ‘Bacteria Baristas’ serving up fermented food and drinks
And how fermentation can lead to better health and wellbeing.

Matakana-based sisters give up big jobs in the city to start gifting company
Sisters swap city commute for more time with the family.

Cost of living, inflation playing Christmas Grinch for businesses
Confidence low among SMEs ahead of festive trading period.

Global economic pendulum: Where will it leave NZ businesses and workers?
The power balance has been weighted in favour of workers - will this change?

The Kiwi startup founder who turned down a $320K job at Microsoft
Founder and CEO of learning app Zorbi talks to the Herald.

'No silver bullet in sight': Kiwis borrowing more as inflation bites
The economic squeeze on Kiwi households is being reflected in borrowing.

Small business: The man trying to solve our e-waste problem
It's estimated Kiwis produce an eye-popping amount of e-waste every year.

Remote work worth quitting job over, say nearly half of Kiwis
Workers are factoring in flexible working arrangements when job hunting.

Sharesies enters into employee share scheme arena
Sharesies is working with a number of NZX-listed companies.