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Editorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpful

OPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.

Consumer confidence increases, but 'willingness to spend' remains low

A new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers.

1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire business

ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.

Red Sea ship attacks pose another threat to global economy

New York Times: Just as inflation eases, a key shipping route becomes a battleground.

Zespri flags major lost opportunity for SunGold kiwifruit

Loosening Northern Hemisphere SunGold growing limit on the agenda.

ANZ cuts mortgage and deposit rates, ASB picks OCR cut by August

The bank is one of the first to drop its home loan rates.

Adrian Orr invokes ghost chips, Muldoon

Migrant numbers and sluggish GDP are a real surprise, Orr admits.

Retailers gear up for last-minute Christmas rush

But consumers remain under pressure from the higher cost of living.

Alliance looks at capital structure after $98m pre-tax loss

Alliance's capital structure is in the spotlight after this year's big loss.

Auckland’s electric ferries: Update on delivery, key contract awarded

Final piece of the puzzle as key contract awarded.

Fuel fears: Latest dodgy batch of avgas highlights lack of resilience

The fourth fuel issue in 13 months is straining the patience of airlines.

Zespri sales hit $1 billion in Asia-Pacific

Kiwifruit exporter says focus on maximising value after string of major challenges.

PwC sees improved climate reporting from NZX companies

But the disclosures continue to be brief.

Watch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotel

A new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.

Fuel rationing for Christmas: Bad batch of avgas hits airlines again

Airlines forced to cut back on taking on fuel in capital after another bad batch found.

Consumer confidence at highest level in nearly two years

Bank says more households expected the economy to strengthen over the coming year.