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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.

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OPINION: Our readers have their say.

Mark Lister: Negative returns ahead? How to make your money work harder

Markets expect another 0.25% OCR cut later this month, squeezing savers further.

Opinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investors

Some company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.

Hearing loss concerns: Drivers question toll of chip-sealed roads

OPINION: Our readers have their say.

Editorial: Should we take the rough roads with the smooth?

OPINION: Pāpāmoa residents say chip seal noise forces them to shout inside their homes.

Opinion: Why a weaker NZ dollar could be both blessing and burden

It’s at a three‑year low against the Australian dollar, now around A$0.88.

Opinion: The US bull run looks stretched – but it might still have legs

The S&P 500 has climbed 83% over three years, led by surging tech giants.

Mark Lister: Investors look past share volatility to year-end prospects

Shares are up 17% globally this year after rebounding strongly from April lows.