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Marcus Musson: Spring has sprung but log prices haven't

Sponsored content: Opinion - log and lamb prices have a lot in common this month.

Fran O’Sullivan: NZ eyes closer ties with US amid Aukus collaboration plans

OPINION: The US presidential election has concentrated diplomatic minds.

'Decommissioning' on the table for the Chateau Tongariro

Gov't abandons search for new operator of Chateau Tongariro, decommissioning considered.

Market close: NZ shares end week with big fall

The index finished the week down nearly 2.8% and is now 6.2% ahead for the year.

iPhone 16 launches: Three ways to get a deal

Retailers cleaned out on day one.

How former MP Simon Power ended up at Fisher Funds - and his most indulgent spending moment

"We’re having discussions about 3 or 4%...In Australia, they’re debating 11.5 and 12%"

Here’s how rich each US presidential candidate is compared to the average American

The candidates’ finances reveal stark wealth disparities in the upcoming US election.

Matthew Hooton: This Govt is distracted on economy – and bigger problems loom

OPINION: The average four-person household is $1600 a month worse off than in mid-2022.

GDP: What does the shrinking economy mean for interest rates?

Per person, economic output declined for the seventh straight quarter.

Trump Media stock tumbles as big shareholders now free to sell

New York Times: Former president now free to see US$1.8 billion worth of stock.

Markets with Madison: Air NZ hangar

Our national airline is making less money on its long-haul routes and aircraft engine issues are keeping a lid on growth. Should it remain an international airline?

Wall Street surges after US central bank cuts rates

Rate-sensitive growth stocks that have led much of this year’s rally rose.

Why you aren't getting an extra Vector payment anymore

The Entrust dividend payout is on its way to 365,000 Aucklanders this year.

Editorial: More competition on transtasman flights a win for consumers

OPINION: Jetstar's plans to return to Hamilton and Dunedin are a boost for the regions.

Market close: Fed's 'jumbo' rate cut spurs NZ shares higher

Across the ditch, the Australian sharemarket reached a record high.

Why former owners of three Auckland restaurants went into liquidation owing $700k

“It’s going to be completely different from what it is now.”

What’s the deal with ‘free money’ from power companies?

Not everyone qualifies, here's why - and whether you might be one of them.

Guilty plea in cartel case welcomed by Commerce Commission

Half the defendants in alleged construction cartel plead guilty.