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AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag

New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.

Auditor-General warns of investment need for electricity reliability

Achieving net zero by 2050 will require increased spending in the electricity sector.

Treasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says

'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'

How NZ exporters can seize the moment amid US-China trade disruptions

Peloris says US-China trade friction could open doors for NZ fresh food exporters.

'Pallet hotel' - Foodstuffs South Island boosting frozen storage by more than 200%

Supermarket owner to expand frozen capacity by 222%, strike third-party warehouse deals.

'Hang in there': Experts warn of turmoil in oil, financial markets

Experts urge calm, highlighting long-term market resilience over short-term fears.

ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling

Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.

Liam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery

OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.

Stock Takes: In play - more firms eyed for takeover as economy remains sluggish

BGH's tilt at Tourism Holdings has sparked more merger and acquisition speculation.

Richard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadership

OPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.

Meat and dairy continue to drive food price inflation, Stats NZ data shows

Food prices continue to rise but the rent increases are now the lowest in a decade.

Why Kiwi businesses are cautiously optimistic about the future

This year, 52% of businesses plan to increase investment, up from 46% last year.

South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m

The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.

Reserve Bank blocks media from talk by OCR committee member Prasanna Gai

The Reserve Bank says no new information was disclosed in the speech.

Liam Dann: We need to fix the human-shaped hole in our economy

OPINION: The flow of humans across our border is one of the big variables in our economy.

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stage

PM Christopher Luxon will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing before attending the Nato summit.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma

OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".

Final big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cut

Westpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.