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Spark was forced to drop Chinese telco Huawei as its 5G partner. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Where to next for NZ-China relations?

17 Feb, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

New Zealand has work to do to balance diplomatic demands as US/China tensions grow.

Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

China rift - 'They now feel they cannot trust us'

14 Feb, 2019 6:47pm
5 minutes to read

Economy Hub: Beijing based Kiwi David Mahon has serious concerns about NZ-China relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

NZ/China relationship: 'We have a big problem'

13 Feb, 2019 6:14pm
2 minutes to read

NZ has fallen out of favour with China's leadership, says Beijing based Kiwi David Mahon.

A Capital Gains Tax won't be easy to implement says US based expert. Photo / File

BUSINESS

NZ's lack of CGT unusual - global expert

12 Feb, 2019 6:19pm
4 minutes to read

A Capital Gains Tax won't be easy to implement says US based expert.

Winston Peters and Jacinda Ardern shake hands after signing their coalition agreement. But might new information have changed the election result? Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Lower immigration numbers could have changed history

10 Feb, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Comment: Revised data showed New Zealand's immigration wave wasn't as big as we thought.

Bastion Point, home of one of New Zealand's wealthiest iwi, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Photo / File

BUSINESS

The $9b iwi empire: Māori groups' assets grow

8 Feb, 2019 5:00am
9 minutes to read

A new report into iwi financial assets shows most making strong gains in past six years.

Latest employment data shows wages are rising. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Wage growth 'failing to fire' as unemployment rises

7 Feb, 2019 4:50pm
2 minutes to read

Latest labour market data shows unemployment rose slightly late last year.

The Australian banks expected the report to be far worse than what was delivered. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Did big banks get off the hook? Shares soar after Royal Commission report

5 Feb, 2019 11:35am
2 minutes to read

While the Royal Commission toughened rules investors were relieved it didn't go further

The banking industry has been rocked by revelations emanating from the Royal Commission. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Aussie banks slammed in big report: prosecutors called in

4 Feb, 2019 6:50pm
3 minutes to read

The findings of the Australian banking Royal Commission have just been made public

PM Jacinda Ardern (pictured at the World Economic Forum in Davos) faces two very tough choices. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Pot and property tax pose double dilemma for PM

3 Feb, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Cannabis law and tax policy reform will both test Labour's appetite for electoral risk.

Senior economist Satish Ranchhod says NZ will need to build fewer houses to meet the current shortage of people. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

New data means NZ needs to build fewer houses, says economist

1 Feb, 2019 5:58pm
4 minutes to read

The immigration boom wasn't as big as reported, which has important economic implications.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has received the Tax Working Group's final report. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Government has received capital gains tax recommendation

1 Feb, 2019 10:20am
2 minutes to read

Although details have not been released, a capital gains tax is likely on the cards.

Infometrics' latest report picks New Zealand's GDP growth to hold at close to three per cent this year but to trail off through 2020 and dip below two per cent in 2021. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Lack of business investment is slowing growth - economist

1 Feb, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Slowing growth: Labour productivity has increased by just 0.1 per cent a year since 2013.

Trader Peter Tuchman on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks are soaring on Wall Street after the US Fed announcement. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: The magic word that's sent global markets soaring

31 Jan, 2019 9:21am
3 minutes to read

The US Federal Reserve has made a dramatic policy u-turn which shifts the global outlook.

New Zealand Wine (on sale in in London) could face Brexit related costs. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Growing risk of a 'no-deal' Brexit threatens NZ trade

30 Jan, 2019 3:32pm
3 minutes to read

There could be problems for New Zealand exporters says a new report.

A senior Milford analyst expects property prices to fall further in 2019. Photo / File

BUSINESS

'We're going in the same direction as Oz': Auckland house prices tipped to fall

29 Jan, 2019 3:05pm
4 minutes to read

Auckland's property market is following Australia's lead as banks tighten lending.

The '70s suit was about flared trousers and wide lapels.

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Why the economy is a slim-fit suit in the wrong decade

27 Jan, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: Are we near the end of a cycle? Or has something fundamentally changed?

Every tax review in New Zealand has said there is a case for some form of tax on capital gain but it would be problematic to enforce, says EY tax policy leader David Snell. Photo / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Brace yourself - capital gains tax debate is about to go nuclear

26 Jan, 2019 8:46am
9 minutes to read

The very words "capital gains tax" have been political poison in New Zealand.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Jan. 14, 2019. (AP Photo)

BUSINESS

MarketWatch: Eight big predictions for 2019

25 Jan, 2019 10:52am
3 minutes to read

What to watch for in the year ahead.

The mood at the World Economic forum in Davos is looking less optimistic this year. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: IMF darkens outlook for global growth

22 Jan, 2019 2:14pm
3 minutes to read

The mood at the World Economic forum in Davos is looking less optimistic this year.

Women account for just four per cent of the construction and infrastructure workforce. Getty Images pic

BUSINESS

Female tradies hammered by gender pay gap

22 Jan, 2019 6:00am
3 minutes to read

A survey of tradies shows the gender pay gap is wider than the national average.

BUSINESS

The big numbers NZ's economists will be watching this year

5 Jan, 2019 5:00am
8 minutes to read

Leading Kiwi economists reveal the stats they'll be watching in 2019.

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (left) with former New Zealand Prime Minster Helen Clark in 2008. Photo / File

BUSINESS

How Australia cost New Zealand $2 billion

4 Jan, 2019 5:30am
3 minutes to read

The Government was forced to bail out failed finance company investors.

Spark team members talk with colleagues during a stand up meeting where post-it notes are being used to show the progress of projects. Photo / Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

Going 'Agile': New workplace craze coming to offices

29 Dec, 2018 6:00am
11 minutes to read

Corporate giant Spark has embraced Agile working - but what does that mean?

Sir John Key says he has seen worrying signs of a global economic downturn in his new roles on the boards of several large companies. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Why John Key is right about the economy

26 Dec, 2018 8:00am
4 minutes to read

Comment: Key might've been playing politics, but he's not wrong about the downturn risk.

Brokers select their top five prospects for 2019. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Brokers Picks: The hot stocks for 2019

26 Dec, 2018 5:00am
8 minutes to read

The experts share their stock picks for 2019 in the Herald's annual Brokers Picks feature.

Affairs in Britain, China and the US will impact New Zealand in 2019, but how much? Photos / AP

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: 2019 looks like hard work for optimists

23 Dec, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: What's in store next year?

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr during his OCR press conference at the Intercontinental Hotel in Wellington last month. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Rate cut predicted as global outlook darkens

20 Dec, 2018 3:24pm
2 minutes to read

ANZ economists are picking a rate cut in 2019 as global growth slows.

Economic activity: Fergusson container terminal at the Ports of Auckland. New Zealand Herald Photograph

BUSINESS

NZ economy grew at slowest pace in five years

20 Dec, 2018 11:23am
2 minutes to read

Today's GDP data shows the NZ economy grew at its slowest rate in five years.

The number of households who think now is a good time to make a major purchase has risen to its highest level in four years. Photo / Stephen Parker

BUSINESS

Consumer confidence points to big-spending Christmas

19 Dec, 2018 6:37pm
3 minutes to read

A rebound in consumer confidence this December points to strong Christmas.

The NZ Super Fund has seen returns dip back to single digits as global markets fall. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

NZ Super Fund returns take a hit on global turmoil

18 Dec, 2018 10:52am
3 minutes to read

The NZ Super Fund has seen returns dip back to single digits as global markets fall.

Traders and financial professionals work at the opening bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

The bull market is dead, the stockmarket party is over

17 Dec, 2018 11:39am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: Bull market is over and we're entering a new and risky phase of economic cycle.

Conditions were strongest in Wellington, pictured, followed by the east coast of the North Island and Auckland. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

New bankers survey reveals economic dark spots

17 Dec, 2018 11:36am
2 minutes to read

A new survey of 300 BNZ bankers shows Wellington leading the pack for economic confidence.

The project has a partnership with Port Connect to provide data from Ports of Auckland and Tauranga to monitor movement of goods in and out of the country. Photo / Brett Phibbs

BUSINESS

AI computer to deliver real time GDP data

17 Dec, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Massey University has today launched a world leading real time GDP tracker

Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Economy Hub: Can the Government afford to spend more?

14 Dec, 2018 6:08pm
Quick Read

WATCH: The crown accounts are in good shape. Is the Government being too frugal?

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor and General Manager of Financial Stability Geoff Bascand. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Ouch! Borrowing costs set to rise as banks face tougher rules

14 Dec, 2018 2:39pm
3 minutes to read

The Reserve Bank has proposed doubling of the minimum amount of capital banks must hold.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Market Watch: Our 2018 predictions - did we get it right?

14 Dec, 2018 10:47am
3 minutes to read

Market Watch takes a frank look back at our 2018 predictions. How did we do?

Minister of Finance Grant Robertson has kept the

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Robertson's cautious approach should reassure business

13 Dec, 2018 6:20pm
2 minutes to read

Robertson has stuck to his guns on fiscal responsibility despite calls to spend more.

Batten down the hatches. The IMF sees storm clouds over the global economy. New Zealand Herald Photograph by Doug Sherring.

BUSINESS

'Storm clouds': IMF issues dire warning on global economy

12 Dec, 2018 5:50pm
4 minutes to read

Yet another warning has been issued to the big global players.

Easing petrol prices gave Kiwis more to spend at bars and restaurants. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Kiwis head to pub and mall as petrol prices fall

11 Dec, 2018 10:52am
2 minutes to read

A big drop in fuel costs gave kiwis more money to spend on eating and drinking.

Everyone from bus drivers to lawyers to nurses and now to aviation engineers haves been involved in industrial action this year. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Is Labour to blame for the jump in striking businesses?

9 Dec, 2018 10:30am
3 minutes to read

Why are we seeing more strike action? Is it back to the 1970s or just an overdue catch up?

The Queen Street riots weren't Dave Dobbyn's fault. Photo/Bruce Jarvis.

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Can we all be 'social influencers'?

9 Dec, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: Kids these days want to monetise their stupidity.

Petrol prices look likely to fall as international negotiations on the oil production stall. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Don't fill up yet: Petrol prices to drop on road to Xmas

7 Dec, 2018 5:44pm
4 minutes to read

An international stalemate has some positive repercussions for Kiwi wallets.

President Donald Trump meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the White House in Washington on March 20, 2018

BUSINESS

Economy Hub: Will Trump pressure push NZ petrol prices lower?

6 Dec, 2018 5:59pm
3 minutes to read

Can prices go lower? And will an inquiry in to retail competition make a difference?

Amid market exuberance following the trade-war truce, a sober warning sign has emerged. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

A big warning sign just started flashing for US economy

4 Dec, 2018 7:15pm
3 minutes to read

Amid market exuberance following the trade-war truce, a sober warning sign has emerged.

President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping during their bilateral meeting at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Stock markets surge on trade-war ceasefire

3 Dec, 2018 4:56pm
3 minutes to read

A trade war cease fire and talk of a US interest rate pause have buoyed markets.

Petrol pumps - Petrol prices to fall further - Hawke's Bay Today Photograph by Duncan Brown.

BUSINESS

AA: Petrol price could go below $2 by Christmas

3 Dec, 2018 11:40am
4 minutes to read

There have been 12 cuts already since a peak in October.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump will meet this weekend at the G20 summit. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Huawei just the start of NZ's China relations headache

2 Dec, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: China is not liberalising as the West hoped and this presents a challenge for NZ.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping participate in a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, 2017. AP photo

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Why Trump's meeting with Xi should matter to you

30 Nov, 2018 6:12pm
5 minutes to read

When Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping this weekend the stakes include your KiwiSaver balance

Huawei has been blocked from tendering for Spark's 5G build. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Huawei denies wrongdoing, seeks urgent meeting with ministers

29 Nov, 2018 5:42pm
2 minutes to read

Huawei says it has had no contact from GCSB on 5G "ban"

Huawei access to Western telco networks has become a diplomatic flash point. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Huawei decision will damage China relationship

28 Nov, 2018 6:19pm
3 minutes to read

Today's decision on Huawei is expected to cause problems for trade officials.

The survey's questions about office stationery ultimately aim to highlight more serious issues of workplace ethics and culture. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Is it okay to steal a work pen? Kiwi workers surveyed

28 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
3 minutes to read

Survey of employees across NZ, Australia and the UK reveals contrasting attitudes.

Bitcoin has a bit in common of the Black Caps middle order these days. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Bitcoin freefall as bad as Black Caps batting collapse

27 Nov, 2018 10:51am
3 minutes to read

A year on from the peak of the bubble bitcoin has crashed. And it's still falling.

House prices in Sydney have dropped 7 per cent.

BUSINESS

Will the NZ property market follow Sydney off a cliff?

26 Nov, 2018 11:34am
3 minutes to read

ASB economists have looked at the correlation between prices here and in Australia.

Home buyers may catch a break if the Reserve Bank relaxes LVR lending rules this week. Photo/Pile.

BUSINESS

First home buyers could catch a break from LVR rules

26 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Some movement on LVR restrictions is tipped in the Reserve Bank's update on Wednesday.

You can never have too many 65-inch TVs. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Festival of consumer greed won't save retail

25 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: Reflections on true spirit of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday mayhem.

China is grappling with signs of a sharp slowdown in economic growth. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

China's slump - is the dragon running out of fire?

23 Nov, 2018 5:00am
12 minutes to read

China's economic growth has slowed this year. Will the fallout hit New Zealand?

Russel Creedy, chief executive of Restaurant Brands. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

From jobless immigrant to KFC king: Deloitte 200 CEO of the year

22 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

'There's no silver bullet or magic formula for doing this kind of business well.'

Restaurant Brands' Russel Creedy, with wife Linda Creedy, was crowned Chief Executive of the Year. Photo / Dean Purcell.

BUSINESS

NZ's top business leaders crowned at Deloitte Top 200 awards

21 Nov, 2018 10:15pm
3 minutes to read

Business excellence has been recognised at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards

Stocks, oil, dairy and Bitcoin are all down, but it's not time to panic yet. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Down, down, down: Grim market news fuels global recession fear

21 Nov, 2018 5:10pm
4 minutes to read

Stocks, oil, dairy and Bitcoin are all down, but it's not time to panic yet.

Golden Weather: ASB is forecasting a sunnier economic outlook for the summer months

BUSINESS

ASB pundits head into summer on upbeat note

19 Nov, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Golden Weather: ASB economists are picking a sunnier outlook for the summer months.

As a nation we can afford to be more confident now. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: A gloomy outlook is as Kiwi as jandals and mince pies

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: We tend to see pessimism as a healthy view.