PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannWhy should mortgage holders be punished for Iran conflict with higher rates?Inside Economics: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.21 Apr 06:00 PM
BusinessHigher than expected inflation raises odds of May OCR hikeThe biggest driver of quarterly inflation was fuel prices.21 Apr 12:50 AM
BusinessRising prices: Liam Dann breaks down the first-quarter CPI inflation rateNew Zealand’s Consumers Price Index increased 3.1% in the 12 months to the March 2026 quarter. Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann breaks down what that means for consumers.Watch21 Apr 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyUp to 90 jobs coming as $50m supermarket prepares to openExpanded, refurbished supermarket, plus Kmart Westgate, will create 330 roles out west.21 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.20 Apr 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBiggest new Kmart to bring hundreds of jobs as Westgate retail hub surgesThe retailer is to operate all hours across the road from Costco Wholesale Westgate.20 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn the block: NZ's tallest apartment tower SeascapeAsian-based investors and others overseas could be interested in buying the Akl project.19 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationCalm before the Iran war storm, inflation may have eased in first quarterEconomists expect the CPI data to show annual inflation dropping below 3.1%.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark Thomas: Auckland’s deal is a start. But will it be strong enough to matter?OPINION: The agreement still lacks multi-year funding and firm co-investment guarantees.19 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why two Chrises must put pride aside to land India trade dealOPINION: The Trade Minister is set to sign the India free-trade deal at Anzac weekend.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: It is naïve to think a new leader is what it'll take to cheer us upOPINION: Kiwis feel like they're going backwards, regardless of the Government.17 Apr 07:19 AM
InflationFuel prices surge to record monthly rise as food inflation eases in MarchFuel spending jumped 17.3% or $81m, driving overall retail growth.16 Apr 11:47 PM
BusinessGrim forecast: Economist joins ANZ in triple rate rise call, warns of May hikeThe forecaster also predicts inflation will peak at 4.8% this quarter on fuel costs.16 Apr 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Tax hikes, deep cuts or both - the ugly choices politicians keep dodgingOPINION: No political party has any serious plan to prevent ongoing debt explosion.16 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessTo hike early or not to hike? The OCR debateEconomists are at odds as to how soon the Reserve Bank should lift the OCR.15 Apr 10:37 PM
PropertyFuel cost shock: Fletcher warns plastics and insulation most exposedThe group consumes nearly 36 million litres of fuel annually Diesel makes up 94% of that.15 Apr 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFalling flakes: Seascape tower's latest problemNeighbour says it's plaster but council says it's paint and they've called builder Icon.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyHigher GST and a CGT – Inland Revenue says taxes will need to riseBut politicians appear to be in a parallel universe.15 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIMF downgrades global economic outlook – how did NZ fare?The worst-case scenario would push the world close to a global recession.14 Apr 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The most important takeaway from ANZ's grim interest rate outlookANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.14 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘We are delighted’: Billionaire’s bid for Stony Batter lease moves aheadFormer operator Tim Moon says his bid for a new five-year lease was rejected.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Business'Tone deaf': Kiwibank economists hit back over rival bank's OCR hike forecastKiwibank economists say hiking the OCR too soon could risk another recession.14 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe latest luxury brand coming to New ZealandRefurbishment plans for 66 Queen St show elegant red awnings over upstairs windows.14 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Where the St James Theatre project is at, how $15m council funds are protectedOPINION: The building's restoration project is planned to result in a 2028 reopening.13 Apr 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesRush to lock in low mortgage rates before they rise continuesNearly 31% of the $7 billion of new mortgages issued in February were fixed for two years.13 Apr 06:04 AM
BusinessANZ now tips three straight OCR hikes as inflation worries growANZ now tips three OCR hikes this year, starting with one in July.13 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Iran war is a wake-up call on how seriously we take energy securityOPINION: New Zealand's renewable resources put it in a strong position on energy security.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why New Zealand needs a ‘kamikaze Cabinet’ to fix the economyOPINION: Use this oil crisis to cut bloated government and rebuild real resilience.10 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan: Luxon bets on Singapore pact to safeguard NZOPINION: Both countries will give up the right to block key exports in a crisis.10 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHigh-rise horror no more: Cintra gets new cladding in leaky building fixThe entire tower was covered in shrink wrap for months during the huge building project.10 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Trump capitulates totally to IranThe US is no longer a reliable security partner for Israel, let alone Australia and NZ.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Stagflation a bleak possibilityANALYSIS: Why the Reserve Bank could find itself between a rock and a hard place.08 Apr 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: Who really runs the country’s public service?OPINION: Why ministers should choose their chief executives.08 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGrim warning from RBNZ as it braces for full impact of oil shockThe bank discussed the possibility of earlier interest rate hikes to head off inflation.08 Apr 04:34 AM
