Latest from BOPT Opinion

Mark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026

OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.

How to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment world

Private equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.

Mark Lister: The upside of short-term sharemarket pain

OPINION: Nine market dips of 10% or more have occurred since 2010, lasting three months.

Editorial: Caution needed moving forward with regional reforms

OPINION: Mayors would gain extra responsibilities through new Combined Territories Boards.

What's missing from the Govt’s regional council plans - Opinion

OPINION: No commitment has been made to cap rates or guarantee lower household bills.

Mark Lister: Why NZ's market isn't really at a record high

OPINION: When dividends are stripped out, the NZX 50 remains 13.9% below its 2021 peak.

Community spirit shines after Tauriko carpark fall

OPINION: Our readers have their say.

Editorial: Maybe we need a rethink on Kiwisaver safety net

OPINION: More than 5500 Kiwis dipped into retirement funds last month to cover costs.

Mark Lister: Labour’s targeted CGT could prove a politically smart move

OPINION: A poll earlier this year showed 43% backed some form of capital gains tax.