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Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed

OPINION: Nearly 26% of New Zealanders say they're struggling to get by financially.

Has the Reserve Bank just put unhelpful upward pressure on mortgage rates?

Market reaction to OCR cut suggests the Reserve Bank may have bungled its comms - again.

Paying it forward: Tech founders back new wave of Kiwi start-ups in record $70m seed capital raise

PLUS: First investments revealed, latest Golden Visa numbers.

Class action filed against Transpower and contractor over Northland outage

About 180,000 people lost power for days after a tower collapse near Glorit.

Market close: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare drives NZ sharemarket up

The NZ sharemarket reached a record intraday high following F&P Healthcare's result.

Leaky home lawyers fear building overhaul could leave owners in ruin

Apartment owners to be particularly exposed under proposed law change.

Job-finding rate at worst level in 30 years

It's a 'low-hire, low-fire labour market' as firms are scared to let staff go, RBNZ says.

Liam Dann: Will the RBNZ really be boring again in 2026? Here's hoping

OPINION: If the economy goes well in 2026 then rates may stay on hold all year.

Channel Infrastructure buys 25% stake in Melbourne jet fuel pipeline

Airport's new third runway and expected surge in passenger numbers highlighted.

Ruminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissions

Govt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare half year revenue tops $1b as profit surges

Revenue rose 14% to $1.09b, driven by strong hospital product sales.

'Milestone' - Stride to redevelop North Wharf on city's waterfront

Sites to be redeveloped: hospitality on ground floors, offices above, two to three levels.

Eye in a storm: Former Real Housewife calls in lawyers after magazine editor's email

A once-close partnership has collapsed, with lawyers set to step in.

Fixing the Fast-track

The Fast-track Approvals law, passed to enable quicker decisions on major capital projects, is under revision after less than a year, so what is the fix and what will it allow?

Emirates SkyCargo reports demand for premium NZ exports blooming

A giant aircraft is transporting tonnes of precious goods every week, and hailing a new partnership agreement. Video / Supplied

Orchid Air: Emirates says trade in premium exports blooming with UAE trade deal

Crayfish, lamb, cherries and orchids are now key exports bound for Dubai.