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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.

Ratepayers question if new council’s self‑assessment stacks up – Letters

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.