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Inflationary pressure easing despite food price growth

Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says inflationary pressures are easing.

Major bank cuts key home loan rate

One of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.

Food prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oil

Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.

Employment confidence rises despite looming 5% unemployment rate forecast

Job market may have stabilised despite concerns over jitters.

Mortgage calls: When will borrowers see value in long term rates again?

Some may accept short-term pain for long-term gain.

Inside Economics: Why can’t we fix our mortgage for 30 years like Americans?

Liam Dann answers reader questions about economics.

Simon Bridges: Lack of economic growth New Zealand’s No 1 issue in 2025

OPINION: NZ's urgent economic crisis isn't public debt.

Petrol prices set to rise as foreign sanctions, weak NZ dollar bite

Sanctions on Russia's energy industry could influence local petrol prices.

New EMA boss John Fraser-Mackenzie: 2025 will still be a tough year

Summer questions: New head of business group on the outlook for 2025.

The grey wave of Kiwis working past the conventional age of retirement

Septuagenarians at the gate — what's driving the greying of New Zealand's workforce.

Inside Economics: When interest rates rise (or fall) where does the money go?

Liam Dann answers reader questions about economics.

Soft skills key: Expert predicts job market trends for 2025

Soft skills are increasingly in demand as artificial intelligence takes over hard skills.

Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year

Value of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.

Paul Jarvie: Retirement – is it for all of us, or only some of us?

With the right support, older employees bring experience and economic value.

'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating finances

Iain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds.

Paul Jarvie: Stop calling workplace safety failures ‘accidents’

For too long, ‘accident’ has been a blanket term that absolves responsibility.

Liam Dann: The only way is up for our economy in 2025

OPINION: Last week's GDP shocker took the edge off the Christmas cheer,

Bruce Cotterill: Hard lessons from a tough economic year

Politicians are urged to prioritise unity and decisive action amid economic challenges.