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Big-ticket items a no-go as consumer confidence falls

More Kiwis now think it's a bad time to buy a major household item in bad news for retail.

Editorial: NZ for sale - Should we sell state assets? If so, what?

OPINION: Privatisation decisions need to be about more than just the price on offer.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Are banks right to ditch ‘dirty’ customers?

Debate gets deeply political.

‘Over $400 a month’: Economists see mortgage savings boost to economy in 2025

Two economists have crunched the numbers on mortgage costs in 2025 and the news is good.

Bank switching among mortgage holders hits record high

Floating or going short term makes it easier for borrowers to change bank.

'Ripples of backfill' - who's moving Auckland CBD offices

Mansons TCLM’s completion of the new FNZ Centre had a big impact on tenancies in the city.

Elon Musk-led car company opening soon in vast new retail hub

Vehicles about to arrive at the new Westgate premises.

Luxon and Bishop make transport announcement in Wairarapa

PM Chris Luxon and Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that a number of roads would see their speed limits returned to their previous. higher limits. Video / Mark Mitchell

Inside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?

If property is not 'productive', what is?

Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m

Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.

We don’t always know what government spending achieves - Auditor-General speaks out

Finance Minister open to addressing the issue with a law change.

The inflation battle is over - so why doesn't it feel like it?

Cost of living crisis is over, economist says, but have things improved?

Big rate cut still on the cards after inflation data

A decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.

Trump proposes 10% tariffs on Chinese imports from February

Trump had previously signalled he might impose tariffs of 50% or more.

Beca’s new flexi-working HQ: 900 desks for 1400 staff

Only 900 desks to be provided but more co-lab, quiet and flexible space offered to staff.

Rising rents keep inflation stuck at 2.2%

The consumers price index increased by 2.2%.

Inside Economics: Capital Gains Tax v Wealth Tax – what's the difference?

Liam Dann answers readers' questions about economics.

Dellwyn Stuart: How NZ businesses can tackle the gender pay gap

OPINION: The pay gap is a crisis, hindering families and retirement savings.