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Bunnings declares $79m net profit from New Zealand operations

It employs about 5000-plus staff in its stores, trade and distribution centres.

'A world of hurt': Retail sales remain flat as Black Friday looms

Stats NZ has revealed its latest Retail Trade Survey for the September quarter.

More interest rate relief coming ... but how much and where to next?

The Reserve Bank will this week deliver a new set of forecasts for where rates are headed.

Liam Dann: Why the Kiwi dollar is losing value ... and could slide further

The Kiwi is under pressure as the US dollar rises on expectation of higher interest rates.

Fran O’Sullivan: Trump's trade vision could cost NZ $750m

OPINION: Trump's new commerce boss is a keen proponent of tariffs.

Public sector wages growing faster than private sector

Around 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter.

Editorial: Why we need to look past a 'survive till 25' mentality

Economic recovery is coming but won't solve structural problems.

'We’re not going to be a slave to a surplus' - Associate Finance Minister

Expectations tempered around return to surplus in 2027/28.

Councils in growth areas given green light to borrow more

New pathway created for councils to lift debt caps.

Liam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good news

OPINION: Dairy prices and growing conditions are lining up to give the economy a boost.

Fran O'Sullivan: Trump’s tariffs loom over Apec as leaders meet in Lima

OPINION: NZ Prime Minister needs to make the most of meeting Chinese President.

Food prices fall in October but milk and butter on the rise

Fruit prices go bananas but vegetable costs plummet.

Mega-project boss abruptly replaced in Saudi Arabia

Financial Times: He leaves after six years in charge of $850 billion desert development.

Headed for Oz: Kiwi departures continue to set new records

New data from Stats NZ show New Zealand's net migration gain is falling fast.

Inside Economics: Why Trump might mean higher mortgage rates in NZ ... all the fallout from his big win

Liam Dann takes a trip down the wild and winding path of Donald Trump's economic policy.

Liam Dann: The one bright spot buried in unemployment data

OPINION: Labour market data shows young people are returning to education as jobs dry up.

Fran O'Sullivan: Trump's next move on China will be crucial

China signals readiness to open markets, as Trump’s tariffs could hit US consumers hard.

Liam Dann: The Trump bump boosts our KiwiSaver ... but a big market showdown looms

OPINION: Beating political opponents is one thing. Now Trump faces a more powerful foe.