PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The real risk of bailing out of shares too soonOPINION: Since 2000 the S&P 500 has had 12 corrections, averaging an 20.8% fall.05 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: How to spot populism before you cast your vote this yearReynold Macpherson argues that populism weakens truthfulness and trust.01 Apr 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Petrol spike will hit inflation but RBNZ right to hold its nerveOPINION: Markets briefly priced in three OCR hikes after wholesale rates hit July highs.29 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in November22 Mar 03:00 PM
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PremiumOpinionMark ListerStormy markets: How to position your portfolio as oil spikes higher - Opinion15 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why a strong January for US shares does not guarantee an easy year08 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Midterm market jitters are normal, not a reason to bail out01 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Children keep dying while the system meant to protect them stands still20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerEarnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the cornerFreightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.15 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Early 2026 gains hint at solid year ahead for share investorsSmaller companies and sectors like energy and materials led January’s gains.08 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investorsThe local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.01 Feb 04:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerWhy 2026 share targets are more compass than GPS for investorsOPINION: The median strategist pick of 7700 implies a 12.5% gain from last year.25 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Five moves to keep your business ahead in a volatile 2026 economyGlobal turmoil and AI advances mean 2026 will not reward ‘business as usual’.07 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorPressure grows on council to find new home for kids’ bike jumpsOPINION: Our readers have their say.17 Dec 03:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark 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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caution needed moving forward with regional reformsOPINION: Mayors would gain extra responsibilities through new Combined Territories Boards.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat's missing from the Govt’s regional council plans - OpinionOPINION: No commitment has been made to cap rates or guarantee lower household bills.27 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why NZ's market isn't really at a record highOPINION: When dividends are stripped out, the NZX 50 remains 13.9% below its 2021 peak.23 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorCommunity spirit shines after Tauriko carpark fallOPINION: Our readers have their say.21 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Maybe we need a rethink on Kiwisaver safety netOPINION: More than 5500 Kiwis dipped into retirement funds last month to cover costs.09 Nov 04:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Negative returns ahead? How to make your money work harderMarkets expect another 0.25% OCR cut later this month, squeezing savers further.02 Nov 03:00 PM
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