InflationThousands of first-home buyers have deposits wiped outMore than 80 per cent of first homes bought during the peak are now worth less.12 Jun 08:21 PM
Economy‘NZ loses lustre’ as Kiwi departures hit new record and total net migration rate eases The immigration boom continues to subside, with fewer arrivals and more departures11 Jun 11:20 PM
EmploymentSalary comparison: How much worse off are you compared to Aussies?Is the grass really greener on the other side of the Tasman?11 Jun 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Winners and losers in the interest rate game - and why it mattersOPINION: We need to stop self-pathologising, because NZ's not that special.11 Jun 09:00 PM
InflationWorld Bank boosts forecast for global economic growth'Exceptional' US growth highlighted as bank’s latest outlook marks an increase.11 Jun 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to closeThe joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.11 Jun 04:45 PM
InflationZ Energy hits back at watchdog's petrol price claimsHow much are 'feather and rocket' pricing tactics costing you?10 Jun 11:33 PM
EmploymentDemand for AI skills falls, with ads ‘extremely rare’Demand for AI skills tapered off amid hype and concern over the impact of the technology.10 Jun 08:50 PM
EconomyJapan’s economy is shrinking, but less than previously thoughtToyota scandal hurts Japan's brand, but low birthrates could be a bigger long-term risk.10 Jun 07:10 PM
Employment'Disgraceful' lack of workplace health and safety slammedBusiness leaders demand better safety regulations.10 Jun 02:55 AM
EmploymentNew stats show which industries lost and gained the most public sector jobsThe data shows 2.3 million jobs were filled in the March quarter.09 Jun 11:49 PM
InflationHomeowners trying new tactics for relief from soaring repaymentsHomestay students or flatmates helping people cope with rising costs.04 Jun 07:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWhy did Waikato's economic development agency Te Waka fail and what's next?A new entity could be on the way for New Zealand's fourth biggest economic region.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBudget 2024: All you need to know about the tax changes - Robyn WalkerOPINION: Has the Government delivered a block of cheese budget?30 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationCraft brewer, gastropub business Brothers Beer tumbles into liquidationSector at crossroads: 10-year boom cycle reaches plateau in tightening economy.30 May 08:40 PM
EconomyBudget 2024: Did the Govt stick to its promise not to borrow for tax cuts?The Front Page dissects the key points from Budget 2024 with Liam Dann.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Willis blurs the line between austerity and stimulusOPINION: Does the bob-each-way strategy leave Government vulnerable to pleasing no one?30 May 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBudget could put more pressure on RBNZ - economistsEconomists warn the Budget is likely to be inflationary.30 May 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAnalysis: Willis sticks to tax cut plans, but makes last-minute Budget commitmentANALYSIS: While Willis pledged to reduce debt, she's going to have to borrow more.30 May 02:00 AM
EmploymentTVNZ delayed announcement of job cuts ahead of Christmas as it would have been 'catastrophic' for morale'We all hoped our revenue position would change for the better.'29 May 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Is excessive gloom making the recession worse? All the hot Budget 2024 takesOPINION: Liam Dann answers economics questions and digs through the week's economic news.29 May 02:00 AM
EconomyGood time to buy a home? Depends on who you areHouse price expectations for the coming year softened in the last quarter.28 May 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyOpinion: Time for a tune-up as NZ's economic engine sputtersOPINION: Slides in rankings suggest the decline of our country's economic foundations.28 May 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateDebt to income restrictions will be here by July - Reserve BankThe restrictions will likely limit home loan lending during boom times.28 May 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateMore Govt debt likely from BudgetMarket expectations are for a $10-15b increase in the NZ bond tender programme.27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationThe top concerns for Gen Z and millennials - and what they think of AIBoth generations are more upbeat on the overall economic situation improving.27 May 07:00 AM
InflationCar owners cancel insurance policies as cost of living bitesWith grocery bills soaring and petrol prices hitting hard, drivers are letting it lapse.27 May 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBudget 2024: What the economists expect to see in Thursday’s big revealHow soon can the Government get the Crown accounts back in surplus?26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateKiwibank hikes term deposit rate - will other banks follow?Kiwibank's revised one-year term deposit offering surpasses the 6 per cent mark.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the numbers, what's the Budget vibe going to be?OPINION: A Budget preview that ignores the numbers and looks at the vibe of the thing.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Smith: Lessons from a silent housing crashOPINION: After any big party, there are usually a few hangovers.25 May 01:00 AM
Official Cash RateHouse prices won’t return to 2021 peak until after 2029 - forecasterPredictions of house price increases are being revised down as interest rates stay higher.23 May 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationKiwis feeling more pessimistic about inflation, rate cuts and financesSurvey finds a quarter of New Zealanders are finding it difficult to manage financially.23 May 05:00 PM
Official Cash Rate'Very painful spot': Willis, Orr discuss efforts to rein in inflationThe Reserve Bank has kept the OCR on hold at 5.5 per cent.22 May 08:05 PM