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Councils push for KiwiSaver contributions but Govt shuts door

Councillors are classed as contractors, so miss out on KiwiSaver top-ups.

Property Insider: Biggest deals of 2025, 'pre-sales' event for $300m Seascape tower

The biggest single 2H24 sale was $66.5m but the largest 1H25 sale, $242.7m, eclipsed that.

Bay of Plenty tops with bumper kiwifruit season as Auckland shows signs of economic turnaround

The June quarter was marked by 'chilly' economic conditions.

Ryman abandons plans for largest Christchurch project, site for sale

This was to be the company's biggest project in the city where it was originally founded.

June quarter GDP seen as turning point after signs of strength fade away

Data out this week is set to show the New Zealand economy stalled in the June quarter.

Winston Peters is on the right track. We need to save our way out of our financial mess - Liam Dann

OPINION: New Zealanders are painfully reluctant to accept structural economic change.

Auckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scare

Pacific Door Systems said last month it had become aware of 'contamination issues'.

Visa and Mastercard tipped to benefit from Govt surcharge ban

Officials have warned that banning surcharges could push up prices for all shoppers.

Liam Dann: Runway for pre-election turnaround looks dangerously short for Luxon

For voters to feel good about the economy in 2026, we need signs of recovery very soon.

'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase request

New details emerge of negotiations between departments.

Matthew Hooton: Why Luxon's days as National leader are numbered

OPINION: It’s universally recognised there’s no winning next year under the current PM.

Inside Economics: Banks didn't pass on the full OCR cut ... is that fair?

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Revealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed Govt agency triple-merger

The Public Service Commissioner said there is scope to reduce fragmentation.

Willis denies RBNZ cover-up; insists she pushed for transparency

The Finance Minister challenged the Reserve Bank's legal advice.

'Miscommunication' in update on 56-level Seascape apartment tower: Property Insider

As a new builder is set to sign the contract to complete, the developer clarifies facts.

Why a Swiss bank has invested in NZ wealth management

A Swiss bank CEO sees an opportunity for New Zealand as the wealthy seek diversification.