PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.14 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerHow to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment worldPrivate equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.07 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The upside of short-term sharemarket painOPINION: Nine market dips of 10% or more have occurred since 2010, lasting three months.30 Nov 03:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investorsSome company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.26 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorHearing loss concerns: Drivers question toll of chip-sealed roadsOPINION: Our readers have their say.22 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should we take the rough roads with the smooth?OPINION: Pāpāmoa residents say chip seal noise forces them to shout inside their homes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why a weaker NZ dollar could be both blessing and burdenIt’s at a three‑year low against the Australian dollar, now around A$0.88.19 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOpinion: The US bull run looks stretched – but it might still have legsThe S&P 500 has climbed 83% over three years, led by surging tech giants.12 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Investors look past share volatility to year-end prospectsShares are up 17% globally this year after rebounding strongly from April lows.05 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Councils must show transparency with their workshopsOPINION: Scrutiny should be welcomed and is key to holding elected members accountable.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFrom boom to bust: Why relying on local assets has cost investors dearlyThe NZX 50 is barely positive for 2025, up just 0.2% so far this year.28 Sep 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesLetters to the editor: Education should prepare students to be citizensOPINION: Our readers have their say.26 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: The asset outperforming everything else in 2025OPINION: It’s doubled in value these past 3 years and even outpaced the mighty S&P 500.21 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Rear view v crystal ball, why leading indicators matter more right nowOPINION: Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in almost five years.14 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailedThe Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 3% last month.07 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Tech's sharemarket dominance raises awkward questionsOPINION: Three companies rival entire swathes of industries that employ millions.31 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Is the global bull market rally justified?Global shares hit record highs, defying recent pullback forecasts.24 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There are hidden victims in Phil Goff's $160k meth lab clean-up ordealOPINION: Meth testing and remediation was big business a few years ago.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Reporting season could signal turnaround for struggling economyThe local reporting season is heating up, suggesting an economic recovery.17 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why lower inflation won't ease the cost of livingOPINION: The CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in the June quarter.10 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The pros and cons of paying down your mortgage fasterMortgage rates are below 5%, offering a stable return.03 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesLetters to the editor: 'Never-ending grief' of more paid parkingOpinion: Our readers have their say.30 Jul 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rebuilding trust key to tackling vaccine hesitancyOPINION: Nationally, 77% of children were vaccinated by 24 months old last year.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: What's holding back the housing market recoveryMortgage rates have been falling for 18 months, yet prices remain stagnant.27 Jul 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Limited relief ahead for NZ mortgage borrowersMortgage rates dropped over 2% in 18 months, but further relief is limited.20 Jul 04:00 PM